NARI Member of the Year

Refined Homes’ Tricia Wiitanen is named 2020 NARI Member of the Year

By Tricia Wiitanen - November 10, 2020

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…

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Love Wins at Mac-Groveland Remodel

By Tricia Wiitanen - November 9, 2020

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…

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The Refined Homes Experience

By Tricia Wiitanen - November 3, 2020

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. We initially…

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Why Old House Remodels Cost More

By Tricia Wiitanen - August 7, 2020

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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