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  Choosing the Right Contractor When you start the renovation process, whether big or small, you want to find a team of contractors that will be partners with you in this journey. Our friend Sally told us she interviewed multiple people to find the right fit, and when she spoke to Josh at Treasured Spaces […]

You Should Be Able to Collaborate with Your Remodeler

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There are some fantastic organizations throughout Minnesota and here at Treasured Spaces, we thnk it’s appropriate to highlight some of the awesome things they are doing. We recently sat down with Beatrice Owen of NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) to talk about the benefits her organization provides for remodelers and homeowner alike. As […]

Community Heroes: NARI Minnesota

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 For today’s Handyman Secrets we are comparing two different types of siding; Hardie plank board and LP Smartside.  So here you have it hardie board vs. lp smartside: a side by side comparison. Hardie Board James Hardie boards are a cement based lap siding. They are hard but somewhat brittle. So they can be hard […]

Hardie Board vs LP Smartside: Handyman Secrets Exposed

Exteriors

 Hey, everyone! In a special edition of “In the Truck With Josh,” we ditch the truck and Josh takes us on a walk and talk about why we at Treasured Spaces love repeat customers, and why you should too! In our industry, we have opportunities to really get to know our customers. Especially if […]

Why We Love Repeat Customers – On a Walk With Josh

New Home, Remodel

 When it comes to installing helical footings in your home building or renovation, there are a lot of right ways, but even more wrong ways. In today’s Wrong Way, Right Way series we are talking about helical piers. Helical piers are galvanized steel shafts, with flat helix plates on the bottom, that get driven […]

Helical Footings: Installation, Benefits & More

Exteriors, New Home, Remodel

  Hey there everyone, welcome to the second installment of our new You Know You Want This video series! With this series, we’re going to offer up some awesome tips and tricks for improving your home, as well as some renovations that a professional remodeler and builder can get done for you! Today, we’re comparing […]

Engineered vs Solid Oak Wood (You Know You Want This)

Exteriors, Remodel

 Hey folks! Welcome back to another episode of “In the Truck With Josh.” Today, we will focus on the importance of an accurate estimation, especially when it comes to remodeling projects.  Hopefully, when you get to the point of considering a remodel you’re doing your due diligence and trying to find a reputable contractor […]

The Importance of an Accurate Estimate – In the Truck With Josh

Remodel

 For our second installment of the Wrong Way, Right Way we’ll discuss how to waterproof your shower before installing your tile and grout. In the past, I’ve been called out to multiple homes where there has been a stain on the ceiling on their main level and a master bathroom above the stain. Sometimes […]

Waterproofing Before Installing a Shower – Wrong Way, Right Way

Bathroom

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   Installing a tile floor sounds easy, right? Well, it’s actually a bit more complicated than you might think. For today’s Handyman Secret post, we’re going to talk about installing a tile floor and how to do so properly, as well as the types of tools and materials you’ll need to get the job […]

Handyman Secrets – Installing a Tile Floor

Remodel

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As someone who lives south of just about everything, I have a lot of time to think while driving into work every day. One of the things I think about a lot is why homeowners shouldn’t choose the cheapest option when it coems to remodeling their home. Why exactly is this? And what factors, other […]

Picking the Right Contractor: Why You Shouldn’t Choose the Cheapest Option

New Home, Remodel