With today's Minnesota Builder to Know, we'll look at Denali Custom Homes located in Wayzata. Minnesota is certainly home to some exceptional home builders, and Denali is no exception - with their one size doesn't fit all approach, they've created some genuinely gorgeous houses for many Minnesota families. Let's get to know a little more about one of Minnesota's premier home builders. About Denali [...]
Around the country, there are some great companies, organizations, and even people within the homebuilding and remodeling industry who are working hard to make sure that eco-friendly and sustainable practices are put in place. But, perhaps no area of the country does it better than the Midwest. There is a rich history in this area of the U.S. of using reclaimed wood and other [...]
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 great, which should come as no surprise when considering [...]
Today's Local Business Association Spotlight is centered on the WPO (Women Presidents' Organization). While the WPO is far from a small organization (its reach is global), the association does have multiple chapters in Minnesota. So, without further adieu, here is what makes the WPO one of the top organizations for women business leaders in the world. Quick Facts and Stats About the WPO The [...]
One of the most difficult parts of any remodel or home build is figuring out the color combination to go with between your cabinets and your flooring in your kitchen. While yes, there are plenty of different styles and colors you can go with that all look great, you still want to make sure you choose the right one for you. Recently, we were [...]
In this installment of our MR Timbers Featured Project Series, we're highlighting this unique Bunkhouse project courtesy of the talented people over at Mark D. Williams Custom Homes. They're an award-winning, third-generation family operation in the Twin Cities with over 40 years of experience under their belt. Despite being in the business of custom homes for a while, they still possess the passion and [...]
Manomin was featured on Houzz. Check out the feature highlighting matching floor stain and cabinets: "Matching the floor stain color is one of the most challenging phases of a project. If you’ve got original floors and plan to refinish just the kitchen — or are laying new wood floors to match the old for continuity — don’t expect a perfect match. Many floors in [...]
We'll preface this by saying Rehkamp Larson is an architecture firm, but they do such great work we had to share. The talented and creative minds at Rehkamp Larson have helped bring to life all sorts of homes. What is perhaps most impressive about there work is the fact that none of the houses they design look like one another. Each is extremely unique [...]
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 Contractors (AWC), that way of thinking is long gone. [...]
While Minneapolis has seen a large boom in apartments over the past few decades, none of these buildings are as unique and historical as those located in the Mill District. What were once mighty mill buildings have now been converted into housing — and the tenants love them. But because of the 'different' style of architecture that you don't see with typical lofts, some [...]