SEARCH THE BLOG

Browse By Category

Our treasure trove of ideas, advice and inspiration for you on your building journey.

TREASURED SPACES BLOG

Welcome to the

In this episode of wrong way, right way, Josh covers how to handle an insurance settlement at a restoration job they are working on where a tree fell on the front porch.  The Process Something that is sure to come in a situation like this is the insurance work. A lot of people get freaked […]

Wrong Way, Right Way: How to Handle an Insurance Settlement

Building Project Advice, Remodeling & Renovation

In another episode of Handyman secrets, Josh gives us insight on how to make sure your 2 x 4’s are flush. What does that mean? It means that they are lining up with each other and are in a nice straight line. Check out the video tutorial below: Why does this matter In this video, […]

Handyman Secrets – How to Make Sure Two 2 x 4’s are Flush

Remodel

  In another episode of In the Truck With Josh, we are giving a little preview of the design software we use, Chief Architect, and how we kickstart the entire process with budget estimates for our clients. If you call us at Treasured Spaces we will take you through one of two options. Rough Estimate […]

Chief Architect + Our Estimate Process – In the Truck With Josh

Uncategorized

    Why do we love fixer-uppers? The fun in seeing a house go from trashed to polished is a fun process for us. We love to find someone as passionate about renovations as us and work with that homeowner every step of the way. There are some things to consider, though before buying a […]

We Love Major Fixer-Uppers

Uncategorized

  One thing we are proud of at Treasured Spaces is our relationships with our clients. We never want to get off on the wrong foot, and want to build that trust right away. Maintaining a good relationship with your clients starts with your first meeting, and can mean the difference between a one-time gig, […]

Why We Love Giving Clear & Detailed Estimates | Wrong Way, Right Way

New Home, Remodel

In another installment of “You Know You Want This,” Josh shows us his new “baby” as he would say, a hand-crafted wire railing!  Can Wire Railings Look Modern? Wire, or cable railings, are often seen outside on boardwalks, decks, steps, but this design is very modern and works fantastically for this home interior staircase. The […]

Wire Staircase Railing (You Know You Want This)

Uncategorized

 It’s possible if your home was built anytime before the year 2000, you have popcorn ceilings in your hallways or bedrooms. Popcorn ceilings became popular because of their ability to muffle noise, and they could hide imperfections. There are many reasons to want to remove popcorn ceilings, such as wanting to clean or paint […]

Replacing Your Popcorn Ceiling – Wrong Way, Right Way

Uncategorized

  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

Uncategorized

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

Uncategorized

nari mn

 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