Is the cost of a can of paint really going up 40%?
Even though price increases are coming there's still some good news
Paint costs have been rising over the last few years but now they are going to jump to record highs. We explain why and the good news that remains.
Wet bars are back! And they have a whole new look!
The solid wood alternative to quartz or granite
02 Apr 2021 | Tags :Wet Bars, New countertops, Grothhouse, Peruvian Walnut, custom wood countertops
A new wet bar trend for 2021 “We’re always on the lookout for unique materials to help our clients create singularly beautiful remodels,” explains owner John Murphy, and we made a great find in a company that makes remarkable solid wood material fo
Moisture control in the winter
This house is too dry. This house is too humid. This one is just right!
Most of us in the upper Midwest are very familiar with the signs of condensation when temperatures suddenly fall as winter sticks its boney finger in our collective eye. All you need is a little too much moisture on the inside of your home, a dramatic difference between room temperature and outside temperatures, and suddenly water collects on the window frame.
Penny Wise — A cautionary tale of homeowner supplied labor & materials
What works and what doesn’t in saving money during a remodel
25 Jan 2021 | Tags :Saving money on your remodel, sweat equity, Homeowner supplied materials and labor, The frugal remodeler, DIY
The Brewsters are frugal people. Jen and Brad, your slightly above average Minnesotans, appreciate a good deal and are not afraid to do a little extra work to get it. However, when it comes to saving money on remodeling, things aren’t so cut and dried as Nick’s Radio Active Niblets.
We're Moved In!
After a year and a half of rebuilding efforts Murphy Bros. has moved into it's new facility!
23 Dec 2020 | Tags :Murphy Bros Design Build Remodel, New facility Move in, New Showroom, Fire at Murphy Bros. Blaine offices
Following the fire that destroyed the North Metro office in May of 2019, Murphy Bros. has finally completed the rebuild. In this 60 sec. video, owner John Murphy gives a short update on what clients can look forward to in the new building and showroom in
Color Trends for 2021 Released
Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2021
20 Oct 2020 | Tags :Benjamin Moore paint, Benjamin Moore color of the year 2021, Murphy Bros. Paint & Fine Finishes, Aegean Teal
And it's not Grey! Yippi! Every year a handful of elite New York influencers get together around a magnum of Champaign and select the next “color of the year”, or so we’re told, which we image probably goes something like this…“Margo, my dear, what
48% of homeowners choose the wrong remodeler.
Here's how to improve your odds.
12 Oct 2020 | Tags :Client satisfaction survey, Choosing a remodeler
What is more important than client satisfaction? Nothing of course. However, if that is true, then why did a recent Pro Remodeler Magazine national survey show that a whopping 48% of homeowners would not recommend their remodeler to anyone? We assu
Sky Rocketing Lumber Prices Affect Remodeling
Why did this happen and could it affect your remodel?
Source: The National Association of Homebuilders, Chicago Mercantile Exchange commodities index) Lumber Prices Up 80% Since April 2020. What?!!! It's no joke folks. According to the NAHB, National Association of Home Builders, an unintended an
New Operations VP to Join Murphy Bros. Team
And yes, his last name is Murphy.
21 Aug 2020 | Tags :New VP of Operations at Murphy Bros., Ben Murphy
"I am happy to announce that my oldest son, Ben Murphy, has made the decision to join the family business as the VP of Operations at Murphy Bros.," said owner John Murphy today. In his new role at Murphy Bros., Ben will be responsible for managing PM’s,
Your Home is More Than a Sanctuary. Now it is EVERYTHING.
If only your home was actually built for “everything.”
18 Aug 2020 | Tags :Home office remodeling, Distance learning environment, working from home
Home sweet home. It’s always been a sanctuary, but after months of Covid-19 work from home lock down, it's way more than just that. It's also an office, a studio, a classroom, a cafeteria, a gym, a park, a barbershop, and a spa. It’s suddenly a whole cit
