When it comes to home improvement, Americans tend to prioritize renovations to their kitchens above changes to any other room.

Wish you had more room in your present house? Depending on where you live, your best option may be adding another floor rather than expanding outward.

Let's talk about lobbies. Does anyone else notice how they've been evolving lately? Time was, a lobby in a commercial office building was a place to pass through on your way to your ultimate destination. Lobbies were typically designed to be functional, but usually ended up charmless and uninviting.

With climate change in the news every day, more and more people are thinking about doing their part to make their homes more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. And, hey, the big savings you'll see on your energy bills, as a result, won't hurt either.

You've decided to remodel your home. Great! Whether you're getting your castle ready to sell for top dollar or finally adding that screened-in porch you've always wanted, home renovation is an exciting time, filled with possibility.

Dreaming about how beautiful and functional your current kitchen could be with a major upgrade?

Do you own a gorgeous historic home that could use some renovation?

As Minnesota’s summer winds down and temperatures slowly drop, now is a good time to think about home renovations you’d like to complete before the snow flies.

For many Americans, the holidays are among the most important parts of the year. Nothing can replace all the festivity, the friends, the family, the food and the sheer beauty of the season.

If you’ve purchased a midcentury modern home built (roughly) between 1945 and 1975, congratulations!

It may be because we spend more months of the year indoors, but we Minnesotans apparently like our finished basements more than many other Americans.

If you’ve ever walked into a home that immediately feels compartmentalized and claustrophobic, you can understand why so many homeowners opt for an open floor plan.

For many Americans long soaks in the tub are a thing of the past, whereas tricked-out walk-in showers are now a key element of spa bathrooms.

If your home features half baths (otherwise known as “powder rooms”) you may not have put much thought into decorating them. After all, the sink-and-toilet spaces tend by nature to be tiny, compact and less noticeable than their full-bath equivalents.

If your family needs more space but you’re otherwise happy with your present home, you may have considered building on an addition. But have you thought about the possibility of building upward instead of outward? In some cases second-story additions are more cost-effective, since they usually ...