If you have a graduate in the family this Spring, chances are you’re feeling proud. Your family member has accomplished a lot! But are you proud of your home? Are you ready to host guests and plan a celebration? If the answer is no, don’t panic — there’s still plenty of time to make some changes to your home, big or small! Here are 7 home improvement tips to consider with your graduation party in mind: Open Up Your Space — If hosting a party is on your plate, then having lots of room for guests to sit, stand, and stroll through your home is an important thing. Now might be the right time to take down a wall and...Read More
Brrrr! It’s another cold Minnesota January, the perfect time to put the focus on warming up. Warming up our feet that is! While sub-floor heating (also known as in-floor heat or radiant heat) has been around since Ancient times (read up on your history here), it has been gaining momentum over the past couple of decades. And with good reason — the method is efficient, quiet, unobtrusive, and — a big bonus for allergy sufferers — no dust-bunnies are blown across the room. Though popular in bathrooms or in basements, especially where tile floor is present, some homeowners choose to install in-floor heat throughout their entire home. Floors can be heated one of two ways — via an electric system or a hydronic one...Read More
Dear Friends & Clients, We just want to take a moment of this holiday season to thank you for your business and friendship. Serving you — whether it’s been here at Andrus Built or through our sister business Crown Realty — is a gift we don’t take for granted. Providing solutions for your family or business through remodeling and building is exciting each and every time! Your business is truly appreciated. We hope your Christmas is full of the gift of time spent with loved ones. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family! -Doug and the Andrus Built Team ——————————————- Andrus Built is a home building and remodeling company located in North St Paul,...Read More
We’ve been pouring our hearts, time, and expertise into this stunning, recently completed new home in Eagan. Here it is! This craftsman style home features: 3 bedrooms and 2 baths 2300 square feet 4 car garage Hardi siding wood floors and stone tile a unique, spacious floor plan for a rambler Enjoy the photos of this finished home! Andrus Built, located in St. Paul Minnesota, is a local custom home builder and remodeler that has been in business for 20+ years. We have completed a wide variety of successful projects – from large whole house remodels to small window replacement projects. Andrus Built provides new construction and remodeling service to the entire Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin area. Contact us about your...Read More
Recessed lights, also referred to as can lights, are built into specially created gaps in the ceiling so that they appear flush with the ceiling wall. Recessed lights are commonplace in many homes, providing an uncluttered look and a steady stream of overhead light. They are especially popular in hallways, entries, kitchens, or living areas, but can be used in almost any room. Homeowners and builders utilize them for lots of good reasons, but are they the right fit for your new space? Here are some pros and cons as you consider using recessed lighting in your new remodel: Pros of Recessed Lights • Hidden – Without exposed wires or cords in view, recessed lights provide a clean, uncluttered look. A bonus...Read More
It’s August and that means back-to-school season is just around the corner! Whether your kids are little or big (or you’re working on a degree of your own) you’ll need an area or two in your home dedicated to homework space. Don’t worry — it doesn’t have to be tricky. And you can work with what you have, with just a few creative tweaks. Here’s our guide to creating the perfect homework station in your own home: Light It Up: Make sure you choose a spot that is well-lit. Whether that’s overhead light like recessed lights, a powerful desk lamp, or a sunlit spot by a large window, make sure you choose a spot that that’s nice and bright, or...Read More
It’s been a busy summer! Not only have we been focusing on remodeling projects big and small, we’ve taken on one of our favorite types of projects: a new home build. Watching a home go from design to completion is exciting and rewarding, both for us as the builders and for the new homeowners. Here’s a peek at the home to come, but stay tuned for finished images of this amazing rambler this fall! If you’re ready to tackle a remodeling or building project for your own home, we’d be happy to meet with you! We work on: Bathroom remodels Kitchen remodels Window replacements Metal roofing & exteriors Commercial office space Whole home remodels Home additions New decks or patios Basement...Read More
Thinking of remodeling your bathroom? In addition to decisions of layout and style, choosing your bathtub of choice will be a major part of what brings your room together. Unless you plan on skipping the bathtub all-together in favor of a shower only, you have two main areas to choose from — the freestanding tub or the built-in tub. Below is a quick comparison of the two: Freestanding Tubs Freestanding models tend to be luxurious and dramatic. Their distinctive presence steals the show in any room. Though particularly popular for master baths, they can make a statement in a guest bath as well. Styles include claw-foot, pedestal, and soaking tubs. They don’t require wall space for installation or plumbing. The availability...Read More
Cooking and cleaning in the kitchen is plenty of work as it is — why not make your life a little bit easier with any (or all!) of these ingenious kitchen features? Whether you want to simplify or organize, these 10 ideas are something to get excited about. 1. A Pot Filler — This unexpected but fairly simple kitchen feature (see on here) can make filling that large soup or spaghetti spot a task of ease. Rather than carrying your heavy pot of water from the sink (where it might not even fit anyway), have a fold-out faucet (connected to a cold water line) mounted into your backsplash over the stove. Fill the pot right where you need to use...Read More
