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Minnesota Builder to Know: Ispiri

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 [...]

2019-11-05T14:59:53-06:00

Minnesota Builder to Know: Denali Custom Homes

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 [...]

2019-11-05T15:00:57-06:00

Local Builders Association Spotlight: True North Woods

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 [...]

2021-06-15T09:01:01-05:00

Gonyea Custom Home Spotlight

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 [...]

2019-11-05T14:59:40-06:00

Tips For Choosing Your Kitchen Cabinets and Flooring

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 [...]

2019-11-05T14:58:29-06:00

MR Timbers Featured Project Series – Reclaimed Wood Bunkhouse

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 [...]

2019-11-05T14:58:20-06:00

Featured on Houzz: When to Pick Kitchen Fixtures and Finishes

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 [...]

2019-11-05T14:57:25-06:00

Minnesota Builder to Know: Rehkamp Larson

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 [...]

2019-08-14T16:45:16-05:00

Local Builders Association Spotlight: AWC

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 [...]

2019-08-13T09:05:44-05:00