31 Jan 2013 | Tags :bathroom remodeling, cost savings, FAQ, Kitchen Remodeling, remodeling, repairs, thoughtful creation
A chronic theme that I encounter in the building industry is stories from people who repeat the usual list of complaints about the guy who built or remodeled their home. They will complain about the shoddy workmanship, the lack of communication, the chea
02 Apr 2010 | Tags :bid, Budget, cost savings, FAQ
At Murphy Bros., most of our work is designed and built by our in house staff, but we are regularly introduced to people whom have started working with another designer, draftsman or architect before they meet us. Our high service standards, quality craf
24 Mar 2010 | Tags :cost savings, FAQ, Interviews, remodeling, thoughtful creation
Questions to ask your contractor and things to consider before you sign a contract: How will my project be designed? Do you have designers on staff or do you sub out the design work? What are the qualifications of the design staff? How many revisions
A musty smell in the house is a sure sign that a mold is present in a growing state. If you have allergies, asthma, or are concerned about other problems associated with mold growing in your house; you should contact a professional that specializes in mol
10 Mar 2010 | Tags :FAQ, maintenance, repairs, spring
Wash windows and window screens Test smoke and CO detectors and change batteries. Exterior House Check-up Inspect the roof for damage from winter cold and ice, missing or broken shingles, damaged or missing vents or flashin
Murphy Bros. will be at the MN Home & Landscape Expo this weekend at the Metrodome. Contact Aaron if you want free tickets, or shoot me an email: alenz@mbros.com. Stop by if you are looking for ideas, want to learn more about us, or have interest in the
17 Jun 2009 | Tags :cost savings, FAQ, home improvement, remodeling, repairs
10 Red Flags when hiring a Contractor - Here are some simple alerts to listen for or to verify when deciding on who to trust to work on your home. The contractor says "I can save you a lot of money if you pull the building permit" The contractor does
12 Feb 2009 | Tags :basements, Economy, FAQ, home improvement, remodeling, selling your home, thoughtful creation
We homeowners are always interested in finding ways to increase the value of our homes - this is even more important in our current economy, where buyers are pickier and every nook and corner of space needs to be maximized for value and function. A baseme
28 Jan 2009 | Tags :FAQ, home improvement, Insurance, Insurance Companies, repairs
From a property owner's perspective, insurance claims can be a huge frustration or a relatively easy process. It often depends on how you choose to get the repairs done. Most policies provide coverage that will pay for a professional restoration company
27 Jan 2009 | Tags :cold, FAQ, home improvement, remodeling, windows, Winter
We recently installed some new Low E, Argon windows for a client (a second project for them), which increased the energy efficiency of the home. The homeowner emailed asking about condensation on the windows on our cold Minnesota days. I thought I might p