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September 24, 2024

Your Guide to Woodbury, MN

Located just a short drive from Saint Paul, Woodbury, MN, offers a blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. This vibrant city has grown into one of the most desirable places to live in the Twin Cities metro area, known for its excellent schools, lush parks, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're visiting for a day or considering making Woodbury your home, this guide will help you explore the best of what the city has to offer. Discover all the things that make Woodbury a standout destination below!

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February 1, 2024

4 Reasons to Remodel

Take a look around your house. If you’re anything like most families, you may see a lived-in and loved home — scratches on the door from the dog, a broken cabinet handle where your son pulled too hard, and scuffs on the wall from balls bounced back and forth.

A home captures thousands of little memories, but that doesn’t mean you need to live with each bump and bruise life brings. Whether your home needs an update because your design tastes have changed or your lifestyle warrants a complete restructure of the floor plan, it may be time for a remodel.

Knowing when to remodel, where to start, and how to kick off a big project can be intimidating. Here are four benefits to remodeling with a professional to keep in mind.

February 1, 2024

9 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Professional Remodeler

You've been dreaming of remodeling your home for months, and the time has finally come to get the project underway. While it might be tempting to dive right in, the first step is to find a qualified, reputable remodeling pro. After all, the contractor you pick can make — or break — your remodeling project. So, how do you ensure you end up with the best contractor for the job? By asking the right questions! Here are nine questions to ask when looking for a professional remodeler.

February 1, 2024

Finding the Right Remodeler for You

Before you decide to remodel your home, make sure you do your due diligence in selecting the appropriate remodeler. This quick guide will help you find the right remodeling company to meet your needs and ensure your peace of mind.

February 1, 2024

Remodeling With a Professional

When planning your home remodel, it is important to work with a team of trustworthy professionals. Whether you are looking for a small bathroom renovation or a whole-home transformation, your remodeler will be spending a lot of time with you and your family. Hiring a professional will ensure that the process will run more smoothly, and your renovated home will perform better, look better, and live better. So, don’t let just anyone remodel your home.

January 18, 2024

2024 Home Tour Dates

In 2023, we celebrated our 75th anniversary of the Parade of Homes and our 10th anniversary of the Artisan Home Tour, AND we launched a second Artisan Home Tour in the fall. Our home tours are a long-loved tradition by many Minnesotans and have continuously grown in popularity amongst homebuyers and home enthusiasts alike. As the largest and longest-running Parade of Homes in the nation, we're proud to continue our legacy of top-tier home tours in 2024 and beyond. This year, we've got a few changes coming your way!

April 26, 2022

Remodeling For Small Spaces

From reading nooks to dual-purpose workstations, Twin Cities housing professionals sound off on tips for reimagining your spaces—no matter how small.

Builders & Remodelers
Remodeling
April 22, 2022

Relaxing Retreats

Eight design trends and ideas to create a spa-like bedroom and en suite bathroom at home.

Design
Home Tips & Tricks
April 20, 2022

See The Light, Not Your Neighbor

Brought to you by our 2022 Remodelers Showcase sponsor, Marvin.

Home Tips & Tricks
April 8, 2022

Finding the Right Remodeler for You

Before you decide to remodel your home, make sure you do your due diligence in selecting the appropriate remodeler. This quick guide will help you find the right remodeling company to meet your needs and ensure your peace of mind.

Builders & Remodelers
Remodeling
April 6, 2022

Blue La La

French country charm meets modern luxury in this 7,000-square-foot home remodel in Inver Grove Heights.

Builders & Remodelers
Home Tours
Real Stories
April 3, 2022

A Vision In White

When the Von Vetts purchased their two-story Colonial in Edina, the kitchen hadn’t been updated in decades, but this young family of three was able to see the possibilities.

Builders & Remodelers
Home Tours
Real Stories
March 21, 2022

Keeping Your Home Tidy and Organized

Key spaces to incorporate into your home to keep it mess- and stress-free, plus tips for staying tidy.

Home Tips & Tricks
March 17, 2022

2022 Spring Parade of Homes Press Coverage

Catch up on all the places the 2022 Spring Parade of Homes Twin Cities has been covered in the news.

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February 24, 2022

Signs to Buy New

Deciding if a new construction home is for you might be simpler than you think. Here are five signs that it’s time to buy new.

Home Tips & Tricks
February 22, 2022

Introducing the Parade of Homes First-Time Homebuyer $10K Giveaway

The Parade of Homes has a proud legacy of providing homeownership opportunities in our state. In our continued commitment to expanding the opportunity for homeownership for everyone, everywhere in our state, we’re pleased to launch the Parade of Homes First-Time Homebuyer $10K Giveaway!

Housing News
February 18, 2022

Dream Homes Featured on the Spring Parade of Homes & Remodelers Showcase

These six stunning homes on the 2022 Spring Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase have been hand-selected by our Housing First Minnesota Foundation as this spring’s Dream Homes.

Five breathtaking new homes will leave you in awe, plus don’t miss one incredible Remodeled Dream Home the final weekend of the tour.

Your $5 tax-deductible entry fee to each of these five homes will go to support the work of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation building and renovating transitional housing facilities for Minnesota’s homeless, veterans, and others in need. Visiting all the homes? An all-access pass is now available (online only!) so you can save when touring all six homes. Learn more about the Foundation and purchase your tickets in advance here >>

Home Tours
February 8, 2022

Spring 2022 | Calendar of Events

Don’t miss these special events put on by select builders and remodelers during the 2022 spring tour! These events will introduce you to the teams behind the homes on the tour, the latest design trends, and much more.

Home Tours
December 10, 2021

Nor-Son Custom Builders | Everything Home Minnesota Featured Builder

Builders featured on the annual Artisan Home Tour have the talent and expertise it takes to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. They employ the most gifted craftspeople and choose products and materials that embody quality and beauty.

Explore the companies featured in our annual Everything Home Minnesota resource guide that are committed to delivering the home of your dreams.

Builders & Remodelers