Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good hands with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!
"We COULD NOT be any happier with Gordie than we are. He completed the kitchen remodel on schedule to the DAY and in half the time as our other quotes. He kept us informed, was meticulous in his cleanup, went above and beyond to configure our kitchen to match our requests, which meant redesigning drawers and a bread board. Our satisfaction was an obvious goal from the start. We CANNOT recommend him highly enough â ¦ Gordie is a GEM! We LOVE our new kitchen!"
Bruce D on February 2024
Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good hands with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!
"We COULD NOT be any happier with Gordie than we are. He completed the kitchen remodel on schedule to the DAY and in half the time as our other quotes. He kept us informed, was meticulous in his cleanup, went above and beyond to configure our kitchen to match our requests, which meant redesigning drawers and a bread board. Our satisfaction was an obvious goal from the start. We CANNOT recommend him highly enough â ¦ Gordie is a GEM! We LOVE our new kitchen!"
Bruce D on February 2024
With over 10 years of experience the industry, Excel Renovation LLC your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Shane and Chase at EXCEL came out to survey and repair already existing underdecking that was the ceiling to our sunroom under our outdoor deck that was initially installed by another contractor earlier on and it was leaking like crazy. EXCEL completely re-did it did it right, and greatly improved the quality and the asthetic feature overall. They remained to finish every last detail , cleaning up the area around it in our back yard when they were finished and taking great care as if it was thier own property. We could not be happier! would always go with EXCEL and wished we had found them earlier!"
Ellen E on September 2024
With over 10 years of experience the industry, Excel Renovation LLC your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Shane and Chase at EXCEL came out to survey and repair already existing underdecking that was the ceiling to our sunroom under our outdoor deck that was initially installed by another contractor earlier on and it was leaking like crazy. EXCEL completely re-did it did it right, and greatly improved the quality and the asthetic feature overall. They remained to finish every last detail , cleaning up the area around it in our back yard when they were finished and taking great care as if it was thier own property. We could not be happier! would always go with EXCEL and wished we had found them earlier!"
Ellen E on September 2024
Zen Design Build has been proudly serving the area and beyond for more than 10 years. We are experts that are able to work through every detail of your home remodeling project. Our services are tailored to your needs, and we stand by our work 100%. We look forward to working with you. Give Dave a call at (612) 877-0003.
Zen Design Build has been proudly serving the area and beyond for more than 10 years. We are experts that are able to work through every detail of your home remodeling project. Our services are tailored to your needs, and we stand by our work 100%. We look forward to working with you. Give Dave a call at (612) 877-0003.
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We specialize in additions and kitchen remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Total basement remodel- living room, bedroom, bathroom. Performed the work as directed, met timelines, communicated with us on schedule and changes that needed to be made. Excellent work! We are looking forward to having him finish our garage next!"
Jeffrey L on January 2020
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We specialize in additions and kitchen remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Total basement remodel- living room, bedroom, bathroom. Performed the work as directed, met timelines, communicated with us on schedule and changes that needed to be made. Excellent work! We are looking forward to having him finish our garage next!"
Jeffrey L on January 2020
VAN HORN JMJ CONSTRUCTION LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
VAN HORN JMJ CONSTRUCTION LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
Richfield Construction Company is here to help! With 20 years experience in the industry, we specialize in remodeling and garage builds. We are based in Blaine, MN and service the Greater Metro Area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"Attention to detail work and reasonable price."
Grace V on January 2024
Richfield Construction Company is here to help! With 20 years experience in the industry, we specialize in remodeling and garage builds. We are based in Blaine, MN and service the Greater Metro Area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"Attention to detail work and reasonable price."
Grace V on January 2024
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and kitchen remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They were clean and communication was great."
Marcus T on August 2018
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and kitchen remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They were clean and communication was great."
Marcus T on August 2018
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Tyler was great! He did a wonderful job and there were no surprises given the job specs and the age of my house. Would definitely recommend."
Charlie V on January 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Tyler was great! He did a wonderful job and there were no surprises given the job specs and the age of my house. Would definitely recommend."
Charlie V on January 2025
We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Call us today!
"They performed flawless work in a timely manner, very polite, on time, they did some extra work at no charge, went above and beyond, we were completely satisfied, on top of that they saved us thousands of dollars compared to other estimates, and no surprise charges whatsoever , i would absolutely hire them again and will be recommending them for all services"
Jeffrey H on July 2023
We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Call us today!
"They performed flawless work in a timely manner, very polite, on time, they did some extra work at no charge, went above and beyond, we were completely satisfied, on top of that they saved us thousands of dollars compared to other estimates, and no surprise charges whatsoever , i would absolutely hire them again and will be recommending them for all services"
Jeffrey H on July 2023
Our mission at fiNest Home Services is to empower individuals to maintain their independence at home by offering one-time and recurring general home maintenance services, handyman and special projects, and personalized home modifications, to make homes Livable for a Lifetime. We are a Minnesota licensed and insured company and Certified Aging In Place Specialists. Our founders have dedicated their careers to services for seniors and understand the need to provide home maintenance and modifications to support home ownership and independence as long as possible.
"We had excellent communication with them from start to finish. They were always on time and finished the project within timeline. We were happy with our deck repair. Highly recommend this company."
Mickey C on June 2025
Our mission at fiNest Home Services is to empower individuals to maintain their independence at home by offering one-time and recurring general home maintenance services, handyman and special projects, and personalized home modifications, to make homes Livable for a Lifetime. We are a Minnesota licensed and insured company and Certified Aging In Place Specialists. Our founders have dedicated their careers to services for seniors and understand the need to provide home maintenance and modifications to support home ownership and independence as long as possible.
"We had excellent communication with them from start to finish. They were always on time and finished the project within timeline. We were happy with our deck repair. Highly recommend this company."
Mickey C on June 2025
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.