Shoreview, MN 2 bed, 3 bath 2,680 sq ft Purchase Price $265,000 This home was built by the previous owner in the 80s. While it was a custom home then, it was in much need of updating! Almost every wall had floor to ceiling wallpaper, old parquet wood floors and a second level that had […]

Nowthen, MN. 4 bed,  4 bath, 3200 sq ft rambler Purchase price $172,500. Bank-owned Approximately $35,000 in renovations 2001 Rambler: As I said before in my previous post, this home just needed some tender loving care! It was not an old home that needed major repairs so the work was pretty much cosmetic. I try […]

I’m no licensed plumber or electrician but I pride myself on the fact that I am able to accomplish a lot of the work on my remodels myself. Yes, women can be involved in the labor on a home too!! At the beginning I worked with very low budgets but my high expectations forced me to […]

This previous home office had dark walls and stained oak wood work. The couple wanted a space that was stylish and girly but not over done. It was easily transformed by applying white paint to the trim work and doors, new furniture, decor and custom wallpaper applied to the top 2 feet of the wall with […]

Nowthen, MN. 4 bed,  4 bath, 3200 sq ft rambler Purchase price $172,500. Bank-owned This 2001 built rambler required: A new roof, clean up of landscaping, opening of the kitchen to the living room, main floor laundry room, paint, light fixtures, carpet, wood floors, bedroom addition, granite countertops, refurbish of the fireplace, basement bar, work […]