Winter is a great time to evaluate the way your home works for you. You’ve just completed a round of holiday gatherings, so the pros and cons of your home are fresh in your memory! Plus, the frigid weather has you cozied up inside with all that’s good and not-so-good about your home. But where...Read More
An octagon makes everything better. At least it did in the case of this home! Resting on a lovely lakeside lot, this tired 1950s Lake Elmo home was feeling its age and was in need of a little help. We wanted to make this house as enjoyable as the land on which it sits! So,...Read More
If you’re thinking about remodeling, you’re likely considering what kind of investment it will mean — and whether that investment will pay off if you sell your home. Whether you’re considering a bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, basement remodel, or whole house remodel, we’ve got some answers you might like! The good news is, statistics for...Read More
With the first few weeks of school under your belt you are likely becoming a pro at getting out the door in the morning, a master of snack creation, and a homework warrior. With all of those important titles to juggle, back to school can be a tough challenge! Help your home work for you by...Read More
With summer weather here we are excited to be outdoors and working on home exteriors! We recently had the opportunity to install new siding on the home and garage of a 1978 home. The homeowner, Jim, asked us to replace their deteriorating siding and help them to give their residence a fresh new look in...Read More
While we love all of our projects, both big and small, one of our favorite undertakings is an addition. We love to dig in deep and transform a home from a good place to live a great place, perfectly specific to the family in residence. Yet, sometimes an addition or a large-scale remodel can seem...Read More
With the weather warming up, it is tempting to move your entertaining outdoors. However, before you head outside, spruce up or add to your exterior living spaces. Add panache to your outdoors with these helpful hints: Add Furniture: Seating is key to any entertaining event! Arrange seating conversationally, as you would inside the home, to...Read More
This story was featured in our summer newsletter. Since we received such great feedback from it we wanted to share it with everyone! Though each of our clients’ projects and homes are unique, every now and then we meet someone whose story is truly exceptional. Eric is one of those people. In 2008 Eric contacted Andrus after...Read More
If you have ever been to the Minnesota State Fair you probably recognize the haunted house from the photos below! It is a pretty memorable structure at the fair. We recently had the pleasure of adding some new stairs for them – take a look at the second photo. So the next time you are...Read More
When Susan and her husband picked Andrus Built out of the phonebook, they had no idea what a serendipitous moment it would turn out to be. The couple’s 1999-built home was in dire need of some renovation work, they wanted more room for family get-togethers, and Susan wanted to convert an extra bedroom into a...Read More
