Posts by Tricia Lahti Wiitanen
Refined Homes Contractor of the Year Award 2023
Nov. 9, 2023 — The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI’s) Minnesota Chapter has honored Refined Homes with a Contractor of the Year award in the category of “Residential Detached Structure” for their construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU.) The annual award recognizes that a company has demonstrated excellence in the following criteria:…
Read MoreRefined Homes’ Tricia Wiitanen is named 2020 NARI Member of the Year
Nov. 10, 2020 — The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI’s) Minnesota Chapter has named Refined Home’s Tricia Wiitanen its 2020 NARI Member of the Year. The annual award recognizes the member who has shown outstanding dedication, maintained a high level of involvement, and created a positive impact within the association. NARI said Tricia has…
Read MoreLove Wins at Mac-Groveland Remodel
This project was Refined Home’s answer to HGTV’s popular Love it or List it show. Spoiler alert – Love wins. As Paul and Jenny’s family grew, they knew they would need to remodel their beloved 1915 St. Paul home or move. With Refined Homes’ help they were able to adapt the house to their lifestyles…
Read MoreThe Refined Homes Experience
When choosing a contractor, there’s nothing better than to consult someone who has been down the road before. Paul and Jenny have hired Refined Homes to design and build multiple remodeling projects in their St. Paul home. Paul shares his experience here, in his own words, to shed light on your remodeling path. How did…
Read MoreWhy Old House Remodels Cost More
Remodeling costs more than new construction per square foot. And it usually is more expensive to remodel an older urban house than a newer suburban one with comparable features and materials. If you own a classic 1920s era home in St. Paul, expect to spend a bit more to remodel the kitchen or bath or…
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