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Affordable Remodeling; Is That Even Possible?
The over-arching question, the one everyone wants an answer to, is this: How can I get a trustworthy plan of what my remodel will cost and how can I easily adjust that cost to make it affordable and still amazing?
2025 Minneapolis Home & Garden Show
Join us March 5-9 for the biggest home improvement/remodeling show of the year, now in its 91st year!
Minneapolis Home Remodeling Show
Join us January 31st, February 1 & 2 at the US Bank Stadium the first big show of the year!
HOUZZ Trends Report Summary 2025
A recent study by Houzz regarding kitchen remodeling trends is summarized by Murphy Bros. and commented on by their designers.
Getting The Lead Out
A short history of lead paint, lead paint law introduction, potential fines and what you can do to keep your home safe from lead. PHOTO: Pau Nygren shares insights into lead safe best practices during the remodeling process. (Upper left corner) Michelle Sass signs for herhearing impaired father, Murphy Bros. carpenter Ivan Sass.
2024 Master Design Award Winner
Sponsored by Qualified Remodeler magazine, the Master Design Awards is the premier national contest recognizing outstanding achievement in residential remodeling projects in 22 categories.
2024 Top 500 Remodeling Companies List
Murphy Bros. is now ranked at #194 nationally in the Top 500 remodeling companies by revenue. Among design/build firms that puts us at 24th. But that's not the big story here.
The Rule of 3 Bids
For homeowners who feel pressured to waste their time getting multiple bids in order to choose the right remodeler at the lowest price.
It is in our nature to help An opportunity to give back to the community through a gift of remodeling expertise, labor and materials.
Why is construction often referred to as the “noble industry”? It is because we deal with the most basic of needs—shelter. Those who live and work in this vocation tend to have a special empathy for those in need of the security that a decent roof over your head supplies.
Memorial Day Reflections
Owner John Murphy shares a story from his recent trip to Italy and a WWII cemetery outside of Florence.
2024 Remodeling Trends
For homeowners looking for remodeling ideas, here are our top 2024 trends to keep in mind as your explore the possibilities during home improvement month!
Pantone Releases Spring/Summer 2024 Color Trend Report
For homeowners looking to refresh their living spaces with a splash of vibrant hues, this report is nothing short of a treasure trove.
Cost Vs Value Report 2024
Curb appeal projects continue a multi-year trend in extremely high ROI's for homeowners considering remodeling projects or selling their home.
The Future of Remodeling With New Transparent Solar Windows
Make toast with your windows? Maybe soon you can! Industry news about new technology giving homeowners more bang for their buck with innovative technology.
Another Perfect Game of Satisfied Remodeling Clients
Murphy Bros. has been awarded The "10 in a row" honor for the highest client satisfaction by GuildQuality.
Minneapolis Home Remodeling Show 2024
The best, brightest, most intimate home remodeling show on the 50 yard line of the US Bank Stadium! Visit us at booth 643!
2024 Home & Garden Show
Don't miss the historic 90th edition of the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center Feb. 21-25. Visit us at booth 2415!
Five 100% satisfied clients in a row—Again!
This designation from GuildQuality is about exceptional service repeated 5 times in a row.
Radiant Heat for Remodeling & Comfort Radiant Heat for the entire home!
Exciting new sustainable heating possibilities for remodeling!
Murphy Bros. is 209 in Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 for 2023
"Any time you improve nearly 100 ranking points in company performance in one year people take notice,” said Murphy Bros. President Ben Murphy."
Murphy Bros. Wins 3rd Client Satisfaction Award!
Murphy Bros. Honored again as Top Client Satisfaction Leader
Winner 2023 BBB Torch Award for Ethics in Business
For the second time Murphy Bros. has won the BBB Torch Award!
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May is Home Remodeling Month. So what are you doing about it?
Do you have the right plan to take advantage of it?
Spring Cleaning with Old Paint
Not you Nelly. We're talking about the old paint that comes in cans, that has been littering your barn for the past 10 years.
Cost Vs. Value 2023
The Minneapolis/St. Paul CVV report is out with a couple of surprises for kitchen/bath remodels
We are a finalist for the BBB Ethics Award—Again!
Having won this Ethics in Business honor back in 2017 we are now up for it again.
Best of Houzz 2023 Awarded to Murphy Bros.
This is our latest Best of Houzz award for which we are most grateful!
2022 Cost Vs. Value Report
The annual report just came out and to no one's surprise costs & values continue to rise
Murphy Bros. recognized with 8th Guildmaster Satisfaction Award
Why measuring client satisfaction matters.
2021 Tile Style Guide
The latest trends in Minneapolis and St. Paul homes that might just surprise you!
The Ideal Home Office Is Lacking One Thing
Sure it’s remotely functional, but does it make your brain happy?
2021 Cost Vs. Value Report
A synopsis of the 2021 Cost Vs. Value Report shows changes on both ends
Is the cost of a can of paint really going up 40%?
Even though price increases are coming there's still some good news
Wet bars are back! And they have a whole new look!
The solid wood alternative to quartz or granite
Moisture control in the winter
This house is too dry. This house is too humid. This one is just right!
Penny Wise — A cautionary tale of homeowner supplied labor & materials
What works and what doesn’t in saving money during a remodel
We're Moved In!
After a year and a half of rebuilding efforts Murphy Bros. has moved into it's new facility!
Sky Rocketing Lumber Prices Affect Remodeling
Why did this happen and could it affect your remodel?
Your Home is More Than a Sanctuary. Now it is EVERYTHING.
If only your home was actually built for “everything.”
Caring for Mom & Dad in Pandemic Times
Do we bring them home to live with us or keep them safe in their facility?
An Update on Rebuilding Efforts & Remodeling During This Pandemic
This is a personal message from the owner John Murphy for May of 2020
Leaner. Stronger. Better.
Recovering from our recent office fire sheds new light on everything
Anotomy of an Office Fire
On May 23, 2019 a rag sponaneously combusted burning down our office in Blaine.
You Can Save Money By Waiting to Remodel When...
...Fish begin riding bicycles as pigs circel overhead
Paint Paralysis is Real & You Might Have it!
Scared of Picking a Paint Color? You're Not Alone.
Homeowner Pessimism Hits 10-Year High!
What's the impact among homeowners considering a remodel?
