If your kitchen is cramped, dark, or has a dysfunctional layout, it’s probably not a space where you and your family enjoy spending time together. However, if you’re aware your aversion to your kitchen is taking a toll on your family’s health, you may be ready to make a change. Keep reading to discover some…
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.
7 Things to Consider When Planning a Family Room Home Addition
Families should have a place in their home they love to gather, unwind, and spend time together. If your family doesn’t have a location like this that comes to mind, a family room may be an excellent addition to your home! Before building a family room home addition, think carefully about the following considerations to…
Which Home Remodeling Project Is Right for You?
Do you love your home, yet need more functionality? Target your remodeling dollars into a kitchen, bathroom, or basement remodel, and get the most out of your current home’s space! Need additional space? Create it with a second story addition or extension (bump-outs). If you’re in a location you love, and treasure the home you’ve…
5 DIY Steps to Help You Replace Your Bathtub With a Walk in Shower
Are you looking at your bathroom and are wondering what you can do to change things up a bit? Have you been watching DIY videos and are inspired to tackle your bathroom remodeling project on your own? Have you decided on replacing your bathtub with a walk-in shower but do not know how or where…
What color to paint a small bathroom to make it look bigger?
Updating a small bathroom can seem like a daunting task. With little room to work with, it may seem like your small bathroom is doomed forever, but what if we told you that simply switching up the paint color can make your bathroom appear much larger than what it is? Well, it is true and…
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
Remodeling a bathroom typically takes between four weeks and three months. This timeline depends mostly on the scope of the work, the size of your contractor’s team, the availability of materials, and the resolution of any unforeseen issues such as mold removal, repairs to existing pipes, and other unanticipated repairs. Scope of the Work Replacing…
Why do bathroom remodels cost so much?
Bathrooms are typically the smallest room in any house, so homeowners are understandably a bit shocked at times when they get an estimate for a remodel. On a per square foot basis, bathrooms are typically more expensive than most other areas to remodel. One reason for this is the mix of plumbing and electrical. Water…
Where Do I Start with a Bathroom Remodel?
There are several issues to resolve before you start a bathroom remodel. It is necessary to know if the remodeling project will include removing existing plumbing and/or electrical fixtures. It is also important to know in advance how the new design adapts to the size of the bathroom. The simple way to deal with the…
