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When it comes to decorating for the holidays, there may be no better focal-point for decor than your fireplace mantel. And it makes sense too. Naturally, a fireplace is already the centerpiece of many homes. So, why shouldn't it be the centerpiece for your holiday spirit? Your fireplace is where you'll find the most warmth within [...]

Perhaps what is most impressive about this month's Minnesota Builder to Know — Ispiri — is how they've managed to not only be one of the top design and build firms in the area, but they also offer exceptional landscaping and renew services. While some home builders who offer landscaping services as well may struggle [...]

Welcome back to the MR Timbers blog! Every now and then, we like to show off some of the great homes that have used our reclaimed wood in their construction. Today we'll look at a Gonyea Custom Home in Shorewood, Minnesota that we were fortunate enough to be a part of! The home turned out [...]

In today's Local Builders Association Spotlight, we're highlighting an awesome organization that has been helping to progress the construction industry for over 20 years. There used to be a widespread (and false) perception that contract work and construction was strictly a man's job. Well, thanks in part to awesome organizations like the Association of Women [...]

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Those are three "R"s we are all so familiar with by now, as it was repeated by our elementary school teachers whenever Earth Day was near. Unfortunately, while we are all aware of the importance of being conscious of our impact on the environment, few actually walk the talk. Today, for our [...]

Just like the allure of building a Lego set piece by piece, Highmark Builders understands how rewarding the process of building a home from the ground up is. Based in Savage, MN, Highmark is an award-winning builder that is the complete one-stop shop when it comes to finding your new forever home. Highmark Builders: Who [...]

When it comes to creating a home with character that is timeless, classy, and beautiful, wood wall paneling does it best. At Manomin Resawn Timbers, we supply gorgeous wood paneling, which is a fantastic alternative to clunky, heavy drywall or toxin-filled paint. Wood wall paneling is polished, but still provides that rugged and rustic look that [...]

There is just something about using reclaimed barn wood in your home that creates a modern and classic feel at the same time. Barn wood walls help make your home unique and will also assist in making the interior of your home stand out. Not only do these walls look amazing in any home, but [...]

Purchasing new hardwood floors is a big decision, so it's important to carefully plan out your new flooring upgrade, because the last thing you want to do is scrap your progress once you realize that the flooring options you went with are exactly what you had in mind. Choosing hardwood flooring over carpets is a [...]