A well-designed kitchen island provides a focal point for your open-concept home design, boosts kitchen storage, and enhances counter space for meal prep. And one of the most essential features of your island is its seating design. Island seating invites your growing kids to linger around the kitchen while you prepare dinner, gaining precious moments…
Home Additions & Remodeling Blog
Read articles from VL Builders to learn more about adding an addition or remodeling your St Paul or Minneapolis area home.
What You Should Know Before Starting a Home Remodel
If you love your property’s location, but its interior doesn’t fit your needs any longer, a remodel is the best way to make it functional and beautiful. Where do you start when you need to renovate your home interior? Your house’s design should fit your lifestyle. Is it possible to do the work yourself, or…
What Is Universal Design, and How Does It Benefit Your Home Remodel?
Universal design uses seven principles to make a home accessible to everyone regardless of age or ability. It addresses mobility, safety, and convenience to facilitate independent living and make a home safe and easy to navigate for everyone. Incorporating universal design features doesn’t mean compromising on style. Many of these features can easily blend into…
8 Benefits of Adding a Kitchen to Your Basement Remodel
Adding a kitchen to your basement remodeling plans can help turn it into an attractive entertaining space, a luxurious guest suite, or a prized rental space. When you sell your property, you’ll add value to your home with a basement kitchen and enjoy a sizable return on investment (ROI). With a secondary kitchen in your…
10 Ways to Turn a Dark Basement into a Bright Living Space
Cold Minnesota winters allow us to find ways to enjoy life indoors. If you have an unfinished basement that looks dark and uninviting, why not convert it into a bright living space you can enjoy? Just because your basement is underground doesn’t mean it has to be dark. Finished basements feel light and open. They…
Enhance Your Life with a Bathroom Remodel
Is your current bathroom cluttered, outdated, and uninspiring? You deserve to unwind in a bathroom that renews and refreshes you with luxury features and amenities that exceed your desires. Bathroom remodels come in a variety of styles, and choosing the best one for your needs can be a fun part of the renovation process. Whether…
8 Benefits of a Kitchen Remodel
The kitchen is the heart of the home, so remodeling it to suit your changing needs is a must. Appliances get worn out, countertops become dull, windows get stuck, and the sink that once worked for you is too small for your family’s growing needs. How can you make your kitchen space more inviting so…
10 Tips for Packing Up Your Kitchen before Remodeling
Wondering about the impact the kitchen remodeling process will have on your lifestyle? VL Builders has you covered. Once you’ve found the best contractor for your needs, planned and scheduled the remodel, it’s time to prepare your home for the process. Here are some tips on how to pack your kitchen up and prepare for…
How to Update Your Home to Age in Place
A host of baby boomers are reaching retirement age daily. Many work beyond the age of 65, and most want to stay in their homes as they age. If you’re one of the many people who desire to live in your current home for as many decades as possible, read on! With proper planning, you…
Benefits of Four-Season Rooms for Minnesota Homeowners
If your family loves spending time outside, especially during the summer months in Minnesota, you may feel the “winter blues” when you’re cooped up on cold, snowy days. What if we told you there was a way you could enjoy all the benefits of being outside, like natural sunlight, beautiful views, and fresh breezes—without worrying…
