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!
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.
What's trending in the world of home transformations and renovations? Twin Cities builders and remodelers break down the remodeling trends they’re anticipating this year.
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.
Are you ready to make updates to your home? Hire a professional remodeler to make sure the job is done the right way.
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.
From reading nooks to dual-purpose workstations, Twin Cities housing professionals sound off on tips for reimagining your spaces—no matter how small.
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.
Ready to upgrade or install a new fireplace in your home? It's time to make a few decisions to narrow down your options. We've asked the experts at Fireside Hearth & Home to share their top 3 elements to consider.
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!
Brought to you by our 2021 Parade of Homes category sponsor, Xfinity.
These five stunning homes on the 2021 Spring Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase have been hand-selected by our Housing First Minnesota Foundation as this spring’s Dream Homes.
Four breathtaking new homes from JKath Design Build + Reinvent, Black Dog Homes Co., Stonewood, LLC, and Denali Custom Homes, Inc. will leave you in awe. And the final weekend of the tour, don’t miss the stunning Remodeled Dream Homes from Sustainable 9 Design + Build.
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. Learn more about the Foundation and purchase your tickets in advance here. >>
Don’t miss these Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase special events put on by select builders and remodelers during the 2021 spring tour! These free events will introduce you to the people behind the homes on the tour, the latest design trends, and much more. Join us to learn how to find your dream home or remodel your current house.
Searching for a new home is an exciting process, and when you’re exploring new construction, the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or your dream home, don’t make a move without checking out how a new home can make your life better. So, what does buying new really get you?
A house has become so much more this year. It is a sanctuary, a safe place, a salon, a school, a chef's domain, and more. Owning a home builds self-esteem, wealth, and even communities. A house is a place where life happens with all the messy beauty and real love that goes with it. We need to build more houses so more people can benefit, because homeownership is all of it, but it is not attainable for everyone.
With more time being spent at home this year, sheltering in place has made us think about the concept of home through a new lens. Home is a retreat to learn, grow, and make lasting memories. It’s a space to learn, work, and accomplish goals. We’ve rounded up five ways priorities and must-haves may shift during the home search.
While life continues to manifest in its never-ending chaotic manner, it is important to have a place in your life that is always structured and balanced. For many people, their home is this place. How we feel about our home, as well as how we function and maneuver throughout it, plays a huge part in our productivity and mental health. Especially with the large amount of time we have spent inside our houses this past year, being able to transform your home into an efficient machine is crucial. Below are 3 ways to give your home a well-functioning makeover and ascend to an envious level of productivity.
Builders and designers share tips on incorporating outdoor living trends into your new home.
From outdoor living rooms to glassless designs, contemporary fireplaces combine function with luxury amenities.
Since 1968, Housing First Minnesota has presented the Reggie Award℠, which recognizes excellence in design and construction of homes in the Parade of Homes. The Trillium Awards honor the associates and trade partners for their collaboration with these award-winning builders.
Thinking of renovating your home? Professional remodelers in Minnesota share advice & tips for your next home renovation project.
A growing Edina family was ready to remodel their forever home. What came next was a total reimagining.
There’s no shortage of incredible residences on the Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase, but these six stunning homes have been hand-selected by our Housing First Minnesota Foundation as this fall’s Dream Homes and Remodeled Dream Homes.
Four incredible new homes from Sustainable 9 Design + Build, Swanson Homes, Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, and Highmark Builders will leave you in awe. And the final weekend of the tour, don’t miss the two stunning Remodeled Dream Homes from Awad & Koontz Architects Builders and Sustainable 9 Design + Build. Your $5 tax-deductible entry fee to each of these six 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.
