2019 Castle Home Tour Guidebook

Castle HOME TOUR

September 28 -29, 2019 Noon - 5pm

The Educational Remodeling Tour

Sponsored by:

The best value in professional remodeling

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Homes on Tour

Castle Building & Remodeling Project Castle Project + Field Landscaping Project All Energy Solar Project

Inflatable Castle Jumper On Site!

H13 5532 Richmond Curve

H1 3122 Hayes St NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

H11 5408 Colfax Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55419

H2 2800 Arthur St NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

H12 5528 Richmond Curve Minneapolis, MN 55410

H3 688 23rd Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

H13 5532 Richmond Curve Minneapolis, MN 55410

H4 1281 Niles Ave St. Paul, MN 55116

H14 1967 Drew Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55416

H5 1715 Ford Parkway St. Paul, MN 55116

H15 5256 Drew Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55410

H6 1716 Hartford Ave St. Paul, MN 55116

H16 1907 Bohland Ave St. Paul, MN 55116

H7 2109 Wellesley Ave St. Paul, MN 55105 H8 4608 29th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 H9 3217 33rd Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 H10 5141 14th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55417

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Welcome

ABOUT CASTLE AND THE TOUR

Welcome

Thank You to Our Sponsors

CASTLE GUARANTEES Upfront Pricing | On-time Completion | Lifetime Warranty

The best value in professional remodeling

Castle Building & Remodeling, Inc. is a professional design/build remodeler that specializes in older urban homes. Castle was founded in 1977 by Marty Schirber and is now a second-generation family business, having served over 3,900 past clients.

If you hire Castle, you will find that our tag line “The Best Value in Professional Remodeling,” is our way of life. Our professional team strives to bring a luxury service to the masses. A clearly defined process, direct buying relationships, time tested systems, and expertise allow Castle to provide a better value and guarantee a better experience. Through our three-pronged guarantee, we hold ourselves accountable, so you don't have to.

The Castle Educational Home Tour’s purpose is to educate and inform the public on realistic remodeling projects, not just the largest or most expensive projects like other tours.

Remodeling is a huge investment and we understand it takes effort to learn about all your options. Our Tour is designed to help you make better remodeling decisions for your own home, and better understand what a realistic remodel involves, as well as what is achievable within your budget to create a valuable investment in your home.

Use this Guidebook to learn more about the homes we are showcasing. It will direct you to homes that will best help you plan your project. In each home we have an expert ready to talk to you about the project you are visiting, your upcoming project, and how we can help you make your home your CASTLE!

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CHECK OUT OUR PROJECTS AT H7, H10, H11 & H14

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SEE A WINDOW REGLAZING DEMONSTRATION AT H8!

E D U C AT I O N W I T H R E T H O S From hands-on workshops to behind-the-scenes tours, from state approved continuing ed to specialized courses, Rethos delivers unparalleled homeowner education.

UPCOMING CLASSES

Learn more and register for all our classes at rethos.org.

01 OCT

Home Maintenance Series: Ask the Expert In Partnership with the Minnesota Tool Library 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

02 NOV 13 NOV

Repairing and Restoring Old Windows Winona Time TBD Home Sweet Home: Maintenance and Rehab 101 NeighborWorks Home Partners, Saint Paul 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meet Noel, Lighting Expert Since 1993

Overwhelmed by lighting decisions?

Receive complimentary help from one of our expert lighting consultants!

We can help you choose the right style and illumination for your project.

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QUALITY | BEAUTY | QUARTZ

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We’re proud to partner with quality builders in the Twin Cities like Castle Building & Remodeling to bring homeowners the countertops of their dreams. www.castlehometour.com

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Education Topics

Realtors and Homebuyers:

Do More than Look

Make sure to get your pass punched at each home for more chances to win great remodeling prizes!

We understand our Tour is meant to be pretty and provide inspiration. We also feel that you should learn something new while you’re seeing beautiful remodeling projects.

Each location has an educational topic or unique feature. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about remodeling and get all of your questions answered by industry professionals.

H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8

How to Plan for Bathroom Tile Top 5 Benefits of Quartz Countertops Working with an Existing Floorplan Sweat Equity What Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?

2019 Kitchen Trends Slope Landscaping Solutions Old Wood Windows

H9 Kitchen Faucet Sprays H10 The Homeowner's Emotional Roller Coaster H11 Master Suite Upgrades and Options H12 What Does an Addition Cost?

H13 Remodeling ROI (Return on Investment) H14 Decking Material Options H15 Grid Tiered Tudor H16 Solar on the Steel Roof

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The best value in professional remodeling

CHECK OUT OUR PROJECTS AT H8, H9 & H12

From Classic styling to the most Contemporary designs, Select finely crafted cabinetry from the Woodshop of Avon to Enhance the Beauty of your Home.

The Woodshop of Avon is proud to be a provider of fine custom cabinetry for projects expertly managed and built by Castle Building and Remodeling.

Please visit our website to view our company profile and gallery…

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Find exactly what you are looking for with this easy guide.

Homes on Tour

by project type

by designer

KITCHEN

by city

Katy Dale

Minneapolis

H2 H3 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 H11 H12 H13

BATH H1 H4 H8 H9 H11 H12 H13

2800 Arthur St NE 688 23rd Ave NE 1715 Ford Parkway 1716 Hartford Ave 2109 Wellesley Ave 4608 29th Ave S 3217 33rd Ave S 5408 Colfax Ave S 5528 Richmond Curve 5532 Richmond Curve

3122 Hayes St NE 1281 Niles Ave 4608 29th Ave S 3217 33rd Ave S 5408 Colfax Ave S 5528 Richmond Curve 5532 Richmond Curve

BASEMENT H13

5532 Richmond Curve

ADDITION H4 1281 Niles Ave H11 5408 Colfax Ave S H12 5528 Richmond Curve H13 5532 Richmond Curve

H11

5408 Colfax Ave S

Mark Benzell H4 H12 H14

1281 Niles Ave 5528 Richmond Curve 1967 Drew Ave S

Ashley Hansen H1 H2 H13

3122 Hayes St NE 2800 Arthur St NE 5532 Richmond Curve

Emily Blonigen H6 H7 H8 H9

1716 Hartford Ave 2109 Wellesley Ave 4608 29th Ave S 3217 33rd Ave S

Natalie Hanson H3 H5

688 23rd Ave NE 1715 Ford Parkway

Aaron Johnson H10

5141 14th Ave S

H1 H2 H3 H8 H9 H10 H11 H12 H13 H14 H15

3122 Hayes St NE 2800 Arthur St NE 688 23rd Ave NE 4608 29th Ave S 3217 33rd Ave S 5141 14th Ave S 5408 Colfax Ave S 5528 Richmond Curve 5532 Richmond Curve 1967 Drew Ave S 5256 Drew Ave S

St. Paul H4 H5 H6 H7 H16

1281 Niles Ave 1715 Ford Parkway 1716 Hartford Ave 2109 Wellesley Ave 1907 Bohland Ave

For directions to all projects, visit www.CastleHomeTour.com and follow the link to the Google map!

Check out our pRODUCTS at H1, H3, H8, H9, H11, H12 & H13

ATTIC H1 H4 H11

3122 Hayes St NE 1281 Niles Ave 5408 Colfax Ave S

PORCH H6 H7 H9 H10 H14

1716 Hartford Ave 2109 Wellesley Ave 3217 33rd Ave S 5141 14th Ave S 1967 Drew Ave S

LANDSCAPING H7 H10 H11 H14

2109 Wellesley Ave 5141 14th Ave S 5408 Colfax Ave S 1967 Drew Ave S

SOLAR H15 H16

5256 Drew Ave S 1907 Bohland Ave

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Welcome

Come see me at H4

April Ranallo VP of Mortgage Lending O: (773) 435-0979 C: (612) 440-1046 rate.com/aprilranallo april.ranallo@rate.com

Renovations needed, but not in your budget?

From smaller projects to full-scale renovations, we’re here to help. Whether you found yourself a fixer upper or want to modernize your home, we offer a variety of renovation loan programs to fit your needs.

Give me and my renovation specialist a call today, so we can get you started on creating that dream home!

NMLS ID: 211152; MN - MN-MLO-211152 - MN-MO-20526478 NMLS ID #2611 (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) • MN - Lic #MN-MO-20526478 2 Carlson Pkwy N, Ste 355, Plymouth, MN 55447

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APPLIANCES FIT FOR YOUR CASTLE

Top builders like Castle Building & Remodeling trust Warners’ Stellian for beautiful and functional appliances like those you see on the tour. You should too. When you’re ready for your new kitchen or laundry room, you can take confidence in our experience.

ST. PAUL • WOODBURY • APPLE VALLEY • COON RAPIDS • EDINA SHAKOPEE • MAPLE GROVE • SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS • ROCHESTER

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Castle Design Team

Ashley Hansen

Amy Hinck

Remodeling Design Pro Interior Designer

Design Manager, AKBD

Amy grew up around construction, working as a laborer for her dad’s masonry company. She has a B.A. in Architecture and is certified as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer and a LEED Green Associate.

Since joining the remodeling industry in 2005, Amy has worked as a drafter, designer, project manager, and store manager.

She joined Castle in 2012 and became Design Manager in 2014. She pitches in wherever needed, keeps the showrooms up-todate, assigns and reviews projects, and builds relationships with trade partners. She develops, edits and maintains companywide processes and documents while also fostering continuing education among the design staff. Although she wears many hats, Amy manages to always have Castle clients’ best interests at heart.

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Ashley received her B.S. in Interior Design from North Dakota State University. Since graduating in 2010 she has worked in various sectors of the design industry. Her diverse experience has given her a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of managing a remodeling project.

Designing and crafting have always been a passion for Ashley. In her free time, you can find her sewing clothes and home furnishings, making art, or upholstering furniture — she loves it all. As an interior designer, she draws on her DIY roots, incorporating smart design strategies to create spaces unique as each homeowner. She thrives on building relationships with clients and helping guide them as they create their dream home.

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Mark Benzell

Emily Blonigen

Remodeling Design Pro

Remodeling Design Pro Interior Designer

Mark began remodeling homes in 1978 and operated his own design/build firm for 25 years. In 1992, his design/ build firm was chosen by Remodeling magazine as one of their Big 50 contractors of the year. He has been a longtime member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and served on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Chapter of NARI from 19912007. In 1994 — as president of the MN chapter — he received the Industry Leader of the Year Award.

In 2007, Mark was named as a founding Director for Minnesota GreenStar and served as the Minnesota GreenStar Treasurer and Operations Manager through 2011. With more than 38 years of residential design under his tool belt, Mark’s end goal with every project is to create a functional, attractive remodel that looks like it could have always been part of the house.

Emily received her B.S. in Interior Design from the Art Institutes International Minnesota. She began her career at Castle as an intern in 2012 and quickly began managing projects both large and small. Emily is currently studying for her LEED Green Associate certification.

With a focus on creating sustainable and healthy environments, Emily finds her design inspiration in how the end result of each unique room and home as a whole should function. Pairing her design practices with smart material selections, she looks forward to the growing interest in developing a prosperous and more sustainable future in home design and the positive affect those smart choices will have on future generations.

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There's a lot to consider when redesigning your home.

Meet the team that will help you make all the right choices.

Natalie Hanson

Remodeling Designer Interior Designer

Natalie received her B.A. in Interior Design in 2012 from the Art Institutes International Minnesota and has been actively working in the industry ever since. She has been interested in art, architecture and interiors since childhood and discovered the field of interior design as a great avenue for her next professional adventure.

With a unique background to her design career, she attended an alternative high school at the Minnesota Zoo — the School of Environmental Studies — where she developed a passion for environmental sciences. Right out of high school, she decided to pursue a career in Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma where she spent two years chasing tornados and attending Sooner football games.

Follow our blog for all the latest ideas, tips, and trends from our designers www.castlebri.com/remodeling-blog

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Katy Dale

Architectural Associate AIA Remodeling Designer

Tracy O'Donnell Remodeling Designer Interior Designer

Katy received her Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota College of Design. She has worked in the industry since 2002, with experience in sustainable design, healthcare, and even virtual reality. Prior to joining Castle, she worked at a small, award-winning architecture firm in Minneapolis, where she was lead designer on a range of projects – from small commercial (breweries, book store) to both residential remodels and new homes.

Tracy attended the University of Wisconsin Stout and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design.

She enjoys bringing her design skills and knowledge to the table while working closely with homeowners to reimagine the function and look of their home. Breathing new life into older homes is incredibly rewarding and she particularly enjoys wrestling with the complexity of fitting modern functionality into small footprints so that the outcome significantly improves the flow of day-to-day living.

Having an extensive background of product knowledge and pursuing timeless trends, she is an educator to her clients and wants them to have the best experience and love their selections and design of their newly remodeled space.

Her design philosophy strives to consider budget, context, and quality to achieve elegant and timeless solutions.

Finding the balance of great function and innovative design is just one of the many traits that set Tracy apart as an interior designer. Tracy came to Castle after gaining nine years of experience in the new home construction industry.

She continually pushes the boundaries and adds unique details to make each space feel special, no matter the size.

Her inspirations come from her traveling to over 27 countries such as Prague, Korea, Sweden, Thailand, UK and so many more… Also, living in China and Scotland for a combined time of two years gives her great insight and a unique view on spaces and function.

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Door Prizes

Get Punched!

SECOND PLACE

AND WIN!

Custom Vanity Replacement

We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy weekend to come check out our best projects.

To thank you, we’d like to offer up a little incentive to visit more homes and earn more chances to win.

GRAND PRIZE

$5,000.00

REMODEL

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THIRD PLACE

35 sq ft Silestone Quartz Countertop

3 1. Grand Prize: $5,000 remodel by Castle.

2. Second Place Prize: Custom Vanity Replacement.

Vanity from The Woodshop of Avon ($2,500 list allowance). 10sf Cambria countertop from Select Surfaces.

Kohler sink ($800 list allowance) and faucet ($300 list allowance). Includes design help, demo and install labor

by Castle. ($5,850 retail value).

3. Third Place Prize:35sf Silestone Quartz Kitchen Countertop Replacement from Leon's Countertops. [Does not include sink or faucet. Winner can select any Silestone color from groups 2 - 4. If winner's countertops are greater than 35sf, winner pays the difference. If code upgrades are needed, cost to be covered by owner]. ($2,700 - $3,200 retail value).

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$1,000 Gift Card

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$100 Gift Card

4. Outdoor Prep Station from Field Outdoor Spaces (Stand-alone, pre-built outdoor prep station 48” w x 28” d x 36” h. Made of cedar veneer with a stainless steel door and stone top. [Disclaimer: delivery/install not included, winner must pick up.] ($3,000 retail value). 5. $1,000 Gift Card to Warners’ Stellian. 6. $1,000 Gift Card to All Inc. 7. Custom Closet System from Home Options Inc. ($1,000.00 retail value). 8. Four (4) Club Level Wild Tickets for the 2019 season from Financial One Credit Union [all four tickets to the same game; dates subject to availability] ($500 retail value). 9. $500 off to use towards solar installation + 1 GoalZero Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel + Flip 10 Power Bank from All Energy Solar ($620 retail value). 10. iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum with W-Fi connectivity ($300 retail value). 11. Cambria Wine and Cheese Basket ($238 retail value). 12. $100 Gift Card to Menards from Minneapolis Garage. 13. Once There Were Castles hardcover book by Larry Millett ($38 retail value). 14. Castle baseball cap.

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H1: 3122 Hayes Street NE

Designer: Ashley Hansen | Project Type: Attic + Bathroom | Home Style: Minimal Traditional | Project Style: Transitional | Project Duration: 11 Weeks

Before remodeling, this 1947 home had just two main floor bedrooms and one bathroom. Wanting to use more of the home’s existing square footage, conversations weighed whether to remodel the basement space or attic space. After some discussion, a decision was made to remodel the attic. While the attic had, at one time, been finished, its finishes were dated and its temperature was uncomfortable.

Completely gutting the attic has allowed it to be opened up, have a bathroom added, and provided an opportunity to better heat and cool the space.

Before

Now the space is equipped to be multifunctional.

Durable storage from MN made Crystal Cabinets make the most of the hallway and bathroom. Two open rooms allow for more living space for occupants to enjoy. Design details such as a cable rail, custom light fixture, live edge wood countertop, and handmade tile represent the owners’ appreciation and admiration for handmade, local beauty.

The Details WINDOWS

Vinyl Pocket Window by Richlin • 500 Casement – hinge right Vinyl Full Frame by Richlin • Fixed geometric shape - to be a triangle, same angle as roof line

COUNTERTOPS

Cultured Marble • Color: Pure White #145 Finish: Matte Thickness: 3/4"

SHOWER DOOR

Custom Glass Enclosure

by Northwestern Glass Fab • Clear glass with rain shield technology.

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TILE

Shower Floor

by Mercury Mosaics • Large Penny Rounds, 11 Deco White Shower Walls

by American Olean • Urban Canvas Ceramic Tile, 4-1/4" by 12-3/4" wall tile, ice white 0025 Vanity Backsplash

by Mercury Mosaics • Large Penny Rounds, 11 Deco White, Sold on 12x12 mesh sheets

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HARDWARE

Cabinet Pulls • Berenson Bravo 3" cabinet finger pull (satin black) BER-1060-4055-P Towel Bar • Gatco, 24" Glam Towel Bar, Matte Black, 4630MX Pocket Door Hardware • Deltana Heavy-Duty Solid brass pocket door privacy latch, flat black DEL-SDLA325U19

FLOORING

Stairs • Carpet: Anderson Tuftex Merle, ZZB81, 00558 Night Shade Luxury Vinyl Tile • Karndean RL03 Autumn Oak RL03

CABINETRY

Bathroom Vanity & 2 Banks in Hallway by Crystal Cabinetry • Frameless Current, Medina Matching Door and Drawer Style. Box Interior: White Melamine. Door Construction: Laminate.

Drawer Boxes 5/8" HDWD Soft Close Full Ext. Laminate Color: Designer White, Matte.

PLUMBING

Sink by Kohler • Vox Square Vessel Sink, K-2661-0 Sink Faucet by Kohler • Purist, K-T14413-3-BL - Matte Black Shower Faucet • Delta Trinsic Series DT17259 BL Toilet by Kohler • Persuade Curv, Comfort Height two piece elongated dual-flush toilet with top-mount actuator and skirted trapway, K-6355-0 September 28 - 29, 2019

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How to Plan for Bathroom Tile

by Clay Squared to Infinity

Step 1 Create a vision for your tile project There are hundreds of tile designs, colors, and concepts for you to choose from and the process can sometimes feel overwhelming. When creating a vision for your tile project we recommend looking at books, magazines, and the internet. We recommend utilizing the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Houzz, and Clay Squared websites.

Step 2 Questions to ask yourself What style do you want to create in your space? Do you own a period home, i.e. Mid Century, Bungalow, Arts & Crafts, Tudor, Victorian, Rambler, or Contemporary? If so, working within a historic era can guide decisions and help narrow choices. Are you more eclectic and want to make room for art in the space? If so, working with themes and color ranges will help the design.

Step 3 Set timelines We recommend that you begin planning for your tile needs near the beginning of your remodel, before other things are installed that could limit your tile choices and design. Order time for tile can be anywhere from 2-8 weeks. (Clay Squared to Infinity handmade tile is complete in about 3-4 weeks.) You will also want to make sure that you have your tile when your tile installer is scheduled, unless you are installing the tile yourself.

Step 4 DIY vs. Architect or Designer Designers are people who understand space, design and color. At Castle, design fees are only 3-5% of a project, but are a necessary part of the process. Their knowledge can save you more than their fees.

Step 5 Plumbing and other obstacles The bathroom is full of switches and electrical outlets. Switches for lights, shower stall and the exhaust fan generally should be located close to their use. Outlets are generally located next to the vanity, high on the wall. A good location for many of these is above the tile, on the painted wall. If you are planning to install a shower with multiple shower heads and thermo-static controls, understand there are no standards for where these will be installed. You will need to consult with your plumber as to their location.

Then, plan your tile design around that.

Step 6 Locations for tile In the bathroom there are so many areas recommended for tiling that you’ll understand why 70 - 80 % of a bathroom is often tiled. All shower and shower/tub surrounds should be tiled at least 6” above the shower head. Tubs that have no shower but a surround should still be tiled about 6” above the top of the tub. Tile behind the sink, at least up to 4” above the sink. As far as the toilet, if it is next to a wall or has walls on both sides, we recommend tile all the way around the toilet for easier cleaning. And last but certainly not least, the bathroom floor.

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H2: 2800 Arthur Street NE

Designer: Ashley Hansen | Project Type: Kitchen | Home Style: Tudor| Project Style: Transitional | Project Duration: 11 Weeks

With new homeowners, this 1937 home has gotten new updates!

The main goals of this remodel were to gain an open layout, add more prep countertop space, incorporate a dishwasher, and update the aesthetics.

Before

While the past layout left much of the kitchen space unused, this new design has added eleven linear feet of countertops. Reconfigured cabinetry offers a new way of organizing and incorporates cabinets dedicated to the back entry.

Selections were made to remain true to the home’s original style and blend with the owner’s appreciation for midcentury modern.

The Details

PLUMBING

Sink • Vigo, Undermount TILE Stainless Steel 29in.

Backsplash by American Olean Double Bowl Kitchen • Profile 3x6 Biscuit - Matte Sink in Stainless Steel Back Entry Floor by Ceramic Tile Works with Grid and Strainer • Fla Format Coal, 3-1/2" by 14" in herringbone pattern LIGHTING All by Creative Lighting APPLIANCES Interior • (3) Crystorama, All by Warners' Stellian Morgan Wall Sconce, Refrigerator • LG LFCC22426S MOR-8800-AG - Aged Range • B osch HGIP054UC Dishwasher • B osch SPE68U55UC Exterior • (1) Kichler, Allenbury FLOORING Outdoor Entrance Wall Hardwood Light, # KK49981BKT • 1.5" White Oak Hardwood

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COUNTERTOPS

Quartz by Select Surfaces • Cambria, Pendle Hill, standard 3CM thickness

CABINETRY

All by Crystal Cabinetry Doors and Drawers • Midland style, mix of paint grade Nautical color and paint grade Linen color.

PAINT

Kitchen Walls

by Sherwin Williams • Magnetic Gray SW 7058 Back Entryway

by Sherwin Williams •R eserved White SW 7056

Well made, MN-built cabinetry was used to last the home’s lifespan.

Classic subway tile, sconce light fixtures, solid wood flooring, and tile flooring pay tribute to the home’s Tudor style.

With all this, the variety of finishes provides a contrast that mixes and matches style with color.

Overall the finished product is a good representation of the owner’s understanding of quality, appreciation for beauty, and welcoming spirit.

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Top 5 Benefits of Quartz Countertops

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he Natural Choice - 93% pure, natural quartz, one of the T hardest minerals on earth for superior durability and performance.

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Superior performance - Quartz is rated 7 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness (Diamond is a 10) making it the most scratch resistant and durable surface available. Never needs sealing or polishing - simply clean with mild soap & water.

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Non-porous/ NSF rated - staining liquids and bacteria are never absorbed. Certified by NSF International as safe for use as a food preparation surface.

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nvironmentally Friendly - From responsible mining to E recycling all the water used during processing.

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imited Lifetime Warranty - Exceptional products enable L manufacturers to confidently guarantee peace of mind for life.

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H3: 688 23rd Avenue NE

Designer: Natalie Hanson | Project Type: Kitchen + Mudroom | Home Style: Craftsman / Bungalow | Project Style: Updated Craftsman | Project Duration: 11 Weeks

This growing family was looking for a larger, more functional space to prep their food, cook and entertain in their 1910 NE Minneapolis home.

A new floorplan was created by analyzing the way the homeowners use their home. Their large urban garden provides them with an abundance of fresh produce which can now be harvested, brought in through the back door, and then cleaned in the new Kohler prep sink closest to the back door.

Before

An old, unusable staircase to the basement was removed to capture more square footage for a larger kitchen space and a better planned back entry area. A mudroom with bench/shoe closet was configured at the back door and the Stonepeak Quartzite tile keeps dirt from boots out of the cooking area.

Next in line of function was storage. The refrigerator and pantry areas were moved so they are now across from the prep and cooking areas. New cherry cabinetry in the Waverly door style and floating shelves were provided by Crystal Cabinets.

The Details COUNTERTOPS

by Leon's Countertops • Silestone Quartz; 3CM; Color: Calypso

PLUMBING

Prep Sink by Kohler • K-5287-NA, Strive®, Stainless Steel Prep Sink Faucet & Main Sink Faucet by Delta • D9113RBDST, Essa in Venetian Bronze Main Sink by Kohler • K-5409-NA, Strive®, Stainless Steel

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FLOORING

Back Entry & Closet

by Stonepeak • 12"x24" Quartzite in Iron Hardwood • 2-1/4" Select Yellow Birch

TILE

Backsplash by American Olean • 3x6 Subway Tile. Color: Designer White, matte

LIGHTING

Pendants by Kichler • Brinley Clear Glass Pendant in Olde Bronze, 42878OZ Kitchen Fan by Hunter • Dempsey 44" Fan with LED Light Kit, Noble Bronze 59445

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APPLIANCES

All from Warners' Stellian Microwave: • LG LMV1762ST Refrigerator: • LG LFCC22426S

CABINETRY

by Crystal Cabinetry • Crystal Current, Door style: Waverly. Drawer style: 5 piece & Slab.

Cherry Wood, Honey Spice finish, brown highlight glaze

PAINT

Finally, the kitchen was opened up to the dining room, creating an eat-in area and designated entertainment area.

A new Richlin vinyl double-hung pocket window replaced the old window on the southwest wall of the mudroom.

The overall style is in line with the style and age of the home. The wood and stain colors were chosen to highlight the rest of the original woodwork in the house. A slight rustic feel was added through a highlight glaze on the cabinets. A natural color palette with muted tones – brown, green and soft white- create a modern fresh feel while paying homage to the character of the home and the homeowners’ earthy style.

Walls

by Sherwin Williams • Liveable Green SW 6176 September 28 - 29, 2019

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Working with an Existing Floor Plan

Often, we receive inquiries from potential clients who are considering adding on to their home to enlarge their kitchen.

Although this is sometimes the best scenario, other times it can make more sense to work within an existing space.

Removing a wall / open floor plan = a larger feeling space.

Typical Project Costs – A kitchen remodel that opens up the home is typically about half the cost of adding on.

Kitchen Remodel / Addition - Classic

Kitchen Remodel - Classic Update an outmoded 144 sf kitchen with a functional layout.

Add a 108 sf 18-by-6-foot addition to kitchen and dining room over a crawlspace.

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Removing the wall to adjacent room andinstalling an arch or cased opening Provide and install 18 linear feet of custom wood cabinets Cambria Quartz countertops Kohler undermount double-tub porcelain sink with single-lever faucet Ventilation system Built-in microwave Appliance install Custom lighting Two custom size pocket windows Add new tile or hardwood flooring Finish with tile backsplash, painted walls, trim and ceiling

Average Job Cost Low Range* $60,000 Average Job Cost High Range* $80,000 Design Costs $2,000

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James Hardie pre finished fiber cement siding Aluminum soffit and 30 year architectural shingles Removing the wall to adjacent room and installing arch or cased opening Provide + install 18 linear feet of custom wood cabinets Cambria Quartz countertops Kohler undermount double-tub porcelain sink with single-lever faucet Ventilation system Built-in microwave Appliance install Custom lighting Two custom size pocket windows and two full frame windows Add new tile or hardwood flooring Finish with tile backsplash, painted walls, trim and ceiling

Average Job Cost Low Range* $120,000 Average Job Cost High Range* $200,000 Design Costs $4,500

* Please note, these project prices include premium finishes and all labor and materials. By completing some of the work yourself, such as demolition or painting and choosing moderate finishes, you can expect to reduce costs by 5 - 20%.

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H4: 1281 Niles Avenue

Designer: Mark Benzell | Project Type: Addition + Bathroom |

Home Style: Craftsman / Bungalow | Project Style: Transitional | Project Duration: 17 Weeks

These homeowners came to Castle looking for a solution that would allow them to stay in their 1946 stucco bungalow in the St. Paul neighborhood that they loved.

What was once a young couple’s starter home (1 ½ story with two bedrooms on the main floor and a tiny attic space) was no longer big enough after having two kids.

Before

The need for more room became the family’s highest priority, so they came to Castle for help creating the space they needed for their growing family.

With very little headroom in the attic, the decision was made to tear off the roof and add a completely new 2nd story addition with three bedrooms, a bathroom and a commons area.

The stairway to the new 2nd-floor space needed to be rebuilt to comply with code requirements and was extended slightly into the dining room below.

The Details PAINT

All by Benjamin Moore Hallway / Commons • Sea Urchin CC-370 Bedrooms •W inter Solstice 1605

TILE

Bathroom Backsplash • Mohawk® Glasen Stone White Arabesque 12 x 10 Mosaic Tile Shower • Allen + Roth White #CER6X6OW Bathroom Floor • Imperial Black Matte Hex Ceramic Mosaic Tile - 2"

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FRONT OVERHANG SUPPORT BRACKETS

From ProWoodMarket.com • Two (2) Decorative Support Red Cedar Wood Brackets 02T34, finish: smooth

LIGHTING

Above Stairs • Crystorama 9225-EB Traditional Three Light Mini Chandelier, Solaris Collection, Bronze Bathroom Wall Sconces • Nauticus - Wet Location LED Bulkhead - Satin Finish Frosted Glass Shade Bathroom Vanity • Savoy House 8-4334-4-27, Orsay 4-Light Bath, Industrial Steel

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FLOORING

Hardwoods • Great Lakes Wood Floors 3/4 x 2 1/4 Saddle Oak Solid Hardwood Flooring

WINDOWS

All by Marvin Windows & Doors Above Stairs • Clad Ultimate Double Hung - Next Gen 2.0 Commons • Clad Ultimate Awning - Roto Operating Bedrooms • Clad Ultimate Casement Bedroom / Commons • Wood Rectangle Direct Glaze

The new 2nd story addition gave the homeowners an opportunity to revise the exterior look of the home with vertical board and batten siding above the 1st-floor stucco.

A new front entry portico was added to compliment the addition, and the existing masonry chimney was extended above the new roof line.

The homeowners took over the work on the project after drywall was installed and did all the interior trim & millwork, tile, flooring, and painting & staining themselves.

They’re loving the results!

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Sweat Equity

Labor is, by far, the most expensive part of a remodel.

Most people think choosing less expensive materials will make a big difference in the final price, but the truth is, completing some of the labor yourself is the best way to cut costs.

Castle is proud to be one of the few remodelers that will let you complete some of the labor yourself.

The most common parts of a remodel completed by homeowners are demolition and painting (because they're harder to mess up).

The homeowners of this 2nd floor addition did about as much of the project themselves as possible!

After Castle installed the drywall, they did the rest (tile, hardwood flooring, millwork, doors, hardware, cabinets, countertops and painting) themselves!

The graphs below use this project as an example to show how much can be saved with "sweat equity."

Homeowner Completes NO Labor = $219,095

$92,262

Sub Cost

$44,715

Material Cost

$82,119

Castle Labor Cost

Homeowner Completes Most Labor = $175,928

While the potential to cut costs is different for every project, these homeowners saved over

$43,000!

$56,212

Sub Cost

$44,715

Material Cost

$75,002

Castle Labor Cost

*Disclaimer: These homeowners are very handy. Unless you are incredibly skilled, don't do all this work yourself and expect your project to end up as flawless as this one. We were seriously impressed with their finished product! www.castlehometour.com

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H5: 1715 Ford Parkway

Designer: Natalie Hanson | Project Type: Kitchen | Home Style: 2 Story | Project Style: Transitional | Project Duration: 10 Weeks

This twin home was the perfect home for these empty nesters – retro styled bathrooms, beautiful fireplace and built-ins, and a spectacular garden. The only thing the home was lacking was a functional kitchen space.

Before

The old kitchen had three entry points – one to the dining room, one to the back entry, and one to a hallway. The hallway entry was closed off to create a more functional galley style kitchen that isolated traffic running through and allowed for much more countertop and storage space.

The Details TILE

Backsplash by The Tile Shop • Queen Beige Tumbled Alfani Marble

LIGHTING

All by Lights.com Ceiling Mount •H arper 14" LED Round Glass Rod Flush Mount, LC004371AB Pendant Over Sink •H arper 8.5" LED Glass Rod Pendant, LC004365-AB Pendant Over Table •H arper 18" LED Glass Rod Pendant, LC004367-AB

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CABINETRY

by Crystal Cabinetry • Wood Species: Maple.

Finish/color: Uppers and Pantry: Painted Linen; Base: Stained Tawny.

FLOORING

by Mannington • Adura Luxury Vinyl Glue Down Tile. Line: Athena.

Color: Maiden's Veil. Tile Size: 12x24"

COUNTERTOPS

Granite • Color: Nevaska Granite from Amsum & Ash

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APPLIANCES

All by Warners' Stellian Dishwasher • LG LDT7797ST Microwave • LG LMV1762ST Refrigerator • LG-LFCC22426S Range • LG LRG4115ST

WALLPAPER

• Magnolia Home by York Wallcoverings ME1534 Common Thread

PAINT

All by Benjamin Moore Walls •H C-172 Revere Pewter Trim •O C-17 White Dove

The clients wanted a transitional style that mimicked their design choices in the rest of the home.

A medium wood stained base cabinet was chosen to warm up the space and create contrast against the soft white upper cabinets. The stove was given two resting points on each side, and a large pantry was added for easy-access storage. The original box window at the kitchen sink remains, but the same granite used for the countertops now sits on the sill of the window, as opposed to the old wood sill that showed all water stains and wears. The granite chosen (Nevaska Granite) is a wonderful color mixture of browns, greys, whites, steely blues and a hint of black. A travertine tile backsplash accents the warmth found in the wood tone of the base cabinets and countertops.

Elegant lighting was installed as well as task lighting to compliment the bright, natural light in this kitchen.

A flip-up work station will be added as another work point for the homeowners – likely to be used for their stand mixer while baking goodies with their grandkids. Wallpaper adds another layer of visual interest and texture.

The end result is an elegant and timeless design that the homeowners will gladly use for years to come.

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Noon - 5pm

Homes on Tour

Makeover $15,000 - $45,000

Before After

A makeover typically involves leaving the existing cabinets in place and does not involve gutting the space to the studs.

• Kohler™ under mount sink • Lighting allowance • LED under-cabinet lights • Ceramic tile backsplash • Replacement of cabinet knobs and pulls • Replacement of countertops with Cambria™ natural quartz, stone, concrete, or recycled glass • Tile or composite flooring

What does a kitchen remodel cost?

Moderate $45,000 - $55,000

Classic

Custom

A classic kitchen typically includes changing the layout and opening of walls for both insulation and layout updates.

There are many upgrades and options avilable in kitchens.

Some of the most common include:

• Wood double hung window in a new location • 1-panel flat pre-hung door, 4” wide trim with backband on window and door and 3-piece baseboard trim • Insulation and drywall at exterior walls • Undermount Kohler™ cast iron sink and faucet • Garbage disposal • Discounts available on appliances (appliance costs not included) • Lighting allowance $600 • LED under-cabinet lights • Custom Cabinets • Cambria Countertops™ natural quartz stone, concrete or recycled glass • Porcelain tile backsplash • May involve opening to adjoining room

• Wood double hung replacement window $864 ea • Remove radiator, drain boiler, re-install radiator, and re-fill system after floor redone $651.00 • Electric in-floor heat with programmable thermostat (including cost of self-leveling poured floor) $1,874.00 • Beadboard wainscoating on walls of kitchen to 42”h (48 ft² of bead board) $792.00 • Large built in cabinetry units • Opening up multiple walls • Reconfiguring Layout • Double Oven

$55,000 - $75,000

A moderate kitchen typically involves removing all finishes, but keeping windows, millwork and some of the sheetrock or plaster walls. A new kitchen in the same or similar layout will result.

• Hollow core pre-hung door with

ranch style trim on window and door • Double-bin Sterling™ stainless steel sink with new Kohler™ faucet • Install appliances (appliance costs not included) • Microwave hood vented to exterior • Lighting allowance $400 • Marmoleum™ sheet goods natural flooring • Crystal™ box cabinets • Basic knobs and pulls • Laminate butcher block, or granite basic countertops

$75,000+

**All kitchen remodels (moderate, classic and custom) are the interior of an existing space, with the necessary permits, range exhuast hood vented to exterior, mechanicals, millwork, accessories, knobs and pulls, flooring, painting, and clean-up and debris removal to meet residential building codes. Pictures above are used as guides to show a close representation of each project type.

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H6: 1716 Hartford Avenue

Designer: Emily Blonigen | Project Type: Kitchen + Porch | Home Style: Tudor| Project Style: Transitional | Project Duration: 13 Weeks

This 1929 Tudor kitchen and porch in St. Paul's Macalester-Groveland neighborhood was ready for a remodel. The existing back porch was falling off the home and the kitchen was a challenge for the family.

A new kitchen was designed that opened up to the dining room, to create more light and sense of space.

Before

A small back addition was completed to extend the mudroom space and storage. Castle designed and constructed a new open back porch with Azek composite decking, new railing, and stunning arch detail on the roof to coordinate with the home’s existing sweeping lines.

Inside the kitchen, Crystal cabinetry, Silestone quartz countertops, Blanco composite sink, Kohler faucet, new appliances from Warners’ Stellian, chevron tile backsplash, and new hardwoods, laced in to match the existing, fully update the space.

The Details CABINETRY

All by Crystal Cabinetry • Current line: Furnish and install base, uppers, pantry, and all trim and cabinet accessories. Standard paint: Alabaster. Door style: Midland. Drawer style: Slab.

COUNTERTOPS

Quartz by Leon's Countertops • Silestone. Color: Pietra. Edge style: eased edge with 1/8" radius

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PLUMBING

Sink by Blanco • PRECIS™ 27" Single Bowl Granite composite sink in SILGRANIT™ #522432; color: truffle. Includes drain basket: #B441324.

Faucet by Kohler • Bellera® kitchen sink faucet with pull-down 16-3/4" spout and righthand lever handle, DockNetik® magnetic docking system, and a 3-function sprayhead featuring Sweep® spray; Model #: K-560-2BZ; Finish: Oil rubbed bronze.

HARDWARE

Cabinet Pulls & Knobs • Amerock, Revitalize series, BP55344CBZ pulls and BP553420RB knobs. Oil bronze.

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APPLIANCES

One of our favorite details is the glass-doored pantry for the homeowners to showcase their Fiestaware!

All by Warners' Stellian Refrigerator G E GWE19JSLSS Gas Range GE JGS760SELSS Hood / Microwave GE JVM6175SKSS Dishwasher B osch SHP865WD5N

TILE

Backsplash: by Ceramic Tile Works • Chevron ceramic tile; Equ Chev 2" x 8' Sky Blue

LIGHTING

Kitchen Entry • Salvaged Glass Globe Fixture Back Deck • Quoizel Marblehead Palladian Bronze Three-Light Outdoor Wall Mounted. 9"W x 14 1/2"H x 10"L x 10"Ext. #611728209349

PAINT

All by Benjamin Moore Kitchen Walls & Back Entry •B each glass #1564 Exterior Soffit, Fascia, Windows & Trim •T arrytown green, #HC134 Exterior Foundation Walls •H odley red #HC65 Exterior Door •H odley red #HC65

FLOORING

Hardwood

by Generations Hardwood • Select Red Oak; Sheen: Satin.

Plank size: 1.5". Lace-in hardwoods from dining to new kitchen

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2019 Kitchen Trends

by Natalie Hanson & Emily Blonigen

Kitchens are undeniably the heart of today’s homes, and remodeling your kitchen is a huge commitment! At Castle, we want to make sure you’re getting the best return by helping you make choices that will last. Below are some kitchen trends our designers have put together to help you bring your kitchen into the 21st century!

Cabinets Simplified feel/look on uppers.

Floating shelves instead or open glass door cabinets Multiple finishes - 3-tone cabinetry colors and a variety of metals Orgaizational Storage

Backsplashes Same material as countertops

Appliances Integrated appliances hiding them to look like cabinetry High tech appliances Colored appliances (ex: GE cafe series) Induction cooktops

Technology Charging stations, charging drawers, USB charging, wireless charging Touchless or motion sensing faucets

Overall design More simplified designs - cleaner, simple lines and materials

*Castle works in a variety of homes ranging from 1890’s- Present. We typically strive to match the era and style of the home with the new remodel while also incorporating today’s technologies and finishes. www.castlehometour.com

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H7: 2109 Wellesley Avenue

Designer: Emily Blonigen | Project Type: Porch + Landscaping + Kitchen |

Home Style: Craftsman/Bungalow| Project Style: Traditional | Project Duration: 3 Weeks

This St. Paul home had a beautiful kitchen remodel completed in 2016, and the homeowner was so pleased with Castle’s work, she came back in 2018 for a front porch update.

As one of the homeowner’s favorite rooms in the house, the porch needed some attention to be fully enjoyed.

Before

The front porch update includes new Adura luxury vinyl flooring, repairs to some existing wood, new electrical (including a new ceiling fan), stained pine beadboard ceilings, and a fresh coat of paint throughout. Castle added some extra joy with new wrought iron planter boxes on the exterior.

The Details LIGHTING

Ceiling Fan • Illumine Aumbrie 26 in.

Reclaimed Wood Indoor Ceiling Fan with Remote Control. 26" wide x 16.25" height (Includes 4" down rod). Finish: Brown.

PLANTER BOXES

• Wrought Iron window box Vienna style. Includes 2- 54" at sun room and 1 60" at porch.

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FLOORING

Luxury Vinyl Floor Tile • Mannington Adura Non-grouted. Color: Century, Mineral; 16" x 16" square tiles. #AT383. Pattern: Stacked.

CEILING

Sometimes even a small project has a great impact!

See this front porch on Tour, as well as the lovely kitchen remodel, and both front and back yard landscaping, completed by Field Outdoor Spaces.

Beadboard • Pine; tongue and groove 1/2" thick. #324 Pine 1x4 beaded.

PAINT

Front Porch Walls •B enjamin Moore, Wythe Blue #HC-143 Windows •S herwin Williams extra white, SW 7006 Front Porch Door •B enjamin Moore, Affinity, Caliente #AF-290 Kitchen Walls • Benjamin Moore, Buxton Blue HC-149 September 28 - 29, 2019

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Slope Solutions Advice from Field Outdoor Spaces

Remodeling ROI on your Investment) Make this summer the last(Return time you mow slope.

Front yard slopes are prevalent in many of our landscapes.The inclination is to think of them as “useless” space. Mowing a slope is no fun. Lawns burn out and walls are expensive. What if we told you there was a cheaper, more natural alternative? Field’s slope solution is a self-sustaining community of plants that knit together over time to out-compete weeds, provide habitat for pollinators, and stabilize the soil. We have put together these plant communities to thrive on sunny or shady slopes, and to make it convenient for you, we offer to install these slope solutions on a square foot basis.

The Process We begin the process by applying two rounds of herbicide to the slope approximately two weeks apart. This kills the lawn without removing the turf, which leaves the soil stabilized and doesn’t turn up any weed seed that may be dormant under the existing lawn.

Next, we put down a light layer of compost and begin planting. Each plant community includes a short grass-like plant, a short plant with dense foliage, and then 2-3 flowering plants to provide seasonal interest. The compost will be incorporated in to the planting holes and help the old turf decompose in place.

Finally, we’ll cut a clean edge and apply a layer of mulch over the planting

Maintenance By creating a community of plants that work together, over time maintenance requirements will be lower than a traditional garden. The most maintenance occurs in the first 2-3 years as the plants become established.

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How do I get started?

1. What are the area measurements?

2. Is the area in the sun or shade?

3. Contact Field with this info & they’ll give you a price.

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Remove weeds every couple weeks – This frequency early on helps you become familiar with the intended plants in your space so you can quickly identify any uninvited guests. As the plants grow, they will begin filling in those open spaces and out-competing weeds, resulting in less weeding time for you!

Water weekly – During the first growing season, watering is essential to establish your plants. During years 2 & 3, you should only need supplemental water during extended hot or dry periods.

Augmenting – As the community matures, there may be a need to fill in any “holes” with some extra plants and ground covers. We’re available with our toolbox of recommended plants to keep your space full and thriving.

Mulching – Mulch is included as part of the instillation. After that, you can choose either a: 1. Trowel & Mulch approach – digging out weeds & mulching every 2 or 3 years 2. Hoe & Augment approach – quickly hoe out annual weeds and augment with ground covers

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H8: 4608 29th Avenue S

Designer: Emily Blonigen | Project Type: Kitchen + Bathroom | Home Style: 1 3/4 Story with Porch | Project Style: Traditional | Project Duration: 12 Weeks

This 1907 home in the Ericsson neighborhood of South Minneapolis needed some love. A tiny, nearly unfunctional kitchen and leaking bathroom were ready for updates. The homeowners wanted to embrace their heritage, and also have a simple and sustainable space for their family to grow. The new spaces meld the home’s traditional elements with Traditional Scandinavian design influences.

In the kitchen, a wall was opened to the dining room for natural light to carry between rooms and to create the appearance of space. Traditional Shaker style/ flush inset custom white cabinetry with paneled front appliances were designed for a clean aesthetic. Custom recycled glass countertops, white subway tile, Kohler sink and faucet, beadboard ceilings, and refinished existing hardwood floors complete the kitchen after all new electrical and plumbing.

Before

In the bathroom, we were limited by space! After discussing the homeowners’ use of space, the decision was made to eliminate the existing tub for a new walk-in shower. By installing a curbless shower drain, floating sink and shelving, and wall-hung toilet; Castle was able to maximize floor space! White cabinetry, Kohler fixtures, and custom recycled glass countertops were carried upstairs to connect to the main floor remodel.

The Details

CABINETRY

All by Woodshop of Avon Kitchen Cabinets: • Furnish and install base, upper, TILE shelves, and appliance panels Kitchen Backsplash by per plans.

American Olean Midwest • Cabinet finish: Benjmain Moore, • 3" x 6" Biscuit ceramic tile OC-9 Ballet white. #0091; gloss • Shelving finish: Color: Benjamin Bathroom Floor by American Moore, Shaker gray #1594.

Olean Midwest • Door Style:shaker. Drawer style: • Unglazed Porcelain Color slab.

Body, 2" Ice White Hex. • Cabinet construction: white Includes 2 sheets of 2" melamine interior. Flush inset black hex tile to create construction. Soft close doors border around room and drawers.

Shower Niche

by The Tile Shop Bathroom Cabinets • 1" marble hex on back wall. • 3/4" painted shelves and wall Hampton Carrara marble, cleats for new linen storage nook polished #659079.

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White and black porcelain hex floors, marble

accents, and oversized white tile on the walls perfect All by Benjamin Moore Kitchen Beadboard Ceiling the space for a clean and minimal look, without losing • OC-9 Ballet white its traditional roots! We love the black accents in the Kitchen Walls bathroom, including black edge on the shower niche • Wythe Blue #HC-143 and pops of black hex on the floors.

Dining Walls • Berkshire Beige, AC-2 West Window Sash & Casing APPLIANCES • Shaker Gray #1594 All from All Inc. Bathroom Walls Dishwasher: S apphire® DWHD860RPR • Affinity, Solitude #AF-545 Refrigerator: T hermador T30BB920SS Cabinets Range: T hermador PRD366GHU • OC-9 Ballet white HARDWARE

• Pulls: Amerock Revitalize, BP55344ORB • Knobs: Amerock, Highland Ridge, BP55312DOB

COUNTERTOPS

Recycled Glass

by Dakota Surfaces • Color: Ghostly

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Noon - 5pm

Old Wood Windows Facts & Graphic from Rethos

WINDOW REGLAZING Live demonstrations over the weekend at H8!

Demonstrations provided by Rethos (formerly known as Preservation Alliance of MN)

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H9: 3217 33rd Avenue S

Designer: Emily Blonigen | Project Type: Kitchen + Bathroom + Mudroom | Home Style: Craftsman / Bungalow | Project Style: Transitional | Project Duration: 13 Weeks

This 1921 Longfellow family home was ready for some changes. The kitchen and 2nd-floor bathroom were priority projects, as the homeowners knew they needed to expand storage in the existing kitchen and add a bathtub, to what was before only a ½ bath.

After exploring many kitchen layout options, the homeowners and Castle landed on a floorplan that opened up the kitchen into the dining room. It also involved removing existing built-ins to be later reinstalled at new locations. The newly remodeled kitchen creates a better flow, as well as more efficient storage!

Before

Custom Woodshop of Avon cabinetry, Silestone quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, Kohler plumbing fixtures, all new electrical, and refinishing hardwoods complete the kitchen.

The Details

PLUMBING

CABINETRY

All by The Woodshop of Avon Kitchen + Mudroom Cabinetry Cabinet box construction: APPLIANCES Flush-inset on stained cabinetry/ All by All Inc. Full overlay on white cabinetry.

Gas Range Species/finish of pantry wall of •G E #PGS930SELSS stained cabinetry: Oak. Stain to Refrigerator match main floor trim. Species/ •G E #PYE22KSKSS finish of kitchen and mudroom Microwave white cabinetry: Paint grade, •G E #PEM31SFSS Standard white paint. Door style: Dishwasher shaker. Drawers: one piece slab.

•G E #PDT825SSJSS Box Type: Flush inset.

TILE COUNTERTOPS Shower Niche by American Knobs and pulls: Amerock, REVITALIZE All by Leon's Countertops Olean Kitchen • Crosswood Seagull #CR95 Mudroom top hooks: House of Antique Hardware, R-010HU• Silestone Quartz. Color: Ariel. Kitchen Backsplash by IH-11B-OB; oil rubbed bronze.

Bathroom American Olean Mudroom wall hooks: Am• Cultured Marble. Color: 951 • Ice white 3" x 6" Ceramic erock, large individual hooks; Tender Gray on White; matte #H55451ORB; oil rubbed bronze.

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All by Kohler Kitchen Sink •K -6626-6U-0 Langlade Kitchen Faucet •K -99259-2BZ Artifacts® Bathtub • K-1123-RA-0 Archer® Shower / Bath Valve • K-TS12007-4S-BN Fairfax® Bathroom Faucet •K -12182-BN Fairfax®

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In addition to the kitchen, Castle added function and aesthetic to the home’s back entry with a fresh roof, brackets, window, and back door. Inside the back entrance, Castle constructed a custom bench seat, hooks, storage, and Adura luxury vinyl flooring, which will all endure this busy household’s wear.

Upstairs in the bathroom, a new layout was designed to incorporate space for a tub. Hexagon porcelain tile flooring, custom cabinetry with built-in storage, cultured marble countertops, a subway tiled shower, and all Kohler plumbing fixtures, turned this family’s once vague dream into reality.

PAINT

All by Benjamin Moore *except otherwise noted Kitchen Walls H C-136 Waterbury Green Mudroom + Dining Walls HC-30, PhiladelphiCream Mudroom Ceiling HC-133, Yorktowne Green Bathroom Walls St. Lucia Teal 683 Rear Entry Door by Sherwin Williams G ale Force 7605 September 28 - 29, 2019

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Kitchen Faucet Sprays Featuring the Kohler Artifacts Kitchen Faucet from H9

Sprays help streamline kitchen tasks. They can quickly fill large pots with water, gently clean delicate fruits and sweep dirty dishes clean. And each is designed with thoughtful technology to stay on task for years.

Stream Spray A full, aerated stream of water that’s great for quickly filling large pots.

BerrySoft® Spray Delicate fruits deserve a gentle touch. BerrySoft is a light spray that gently washes produce.

Sweep® Spray Sweep your sink and dishes clean with Sweep spray’s wide, powerful blade of water.

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H10: 5141 14th Avenue S

Designer: Aaron Johnson | Project Type: Porch + Garage + Landscaping |

Home Style: Tudor | Project Style: Transitional | Project Duration: 12 Weeks

After living in their home for ten years, these homeowners are empty nesters. They went back and forth between remodeling their 2nd floor and creating a backyard oasis. Ultimately, they felt a garage/backyard makeover would best suit their lifestyle. They had no privacy, no shade, and a space longing for attention.

Castle Building & Remodeling teamed up with Field Outdoor Spaces to reimagine this space for everyday use, as well as entertaining.

Before

The garage, which was previously attached to the house, was completely torn down. The new garage was built from the ground up, closer to the alley. This freed up space for what is now a lovely outdoor kitchen pavilion.

The Details TILE

Marble Stone Veneer Around Cabinet by Casa Roma • 6x24" Impero Reale Marble Cubic Honed Panels #CAS72613

SIDING

Lap Siding • LP Smartside 7" Almond Shakes • LP Smartside Shakes, Almond Stucco • Patching by Foley Exteriors

COUNTERTOP

Concrete • by Dakota Surfaces

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WOOD WORK

Ceiling Planks by Herrigans • Mannington 5" plank flooring; Color: Natural Walnut AMWOSNA1 Posts • Treated posts wrapped with cedar; Cedar base molding Beams • LVT beams wrapped in cedar Trim •3/4" x 1" cedar trim

LIGHTING

Ceiling Fans • Concept II Wet 52 in. Flush Ceiling Fan by Minka Aire Fans F474L-BNW

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Exterior by Sherwin Williams •S W 7030 Anew Gray

APPLIANCES

Range Hood • GE JVW5301SJSS Grill • KitchenAid #740-0780 Mini Fridge • Avallon AFR241SSODRH

Held up by wrapped cedar posts and beams, the ceiling is creatively finished with walnut floor planks. At the ground, stamped concrete was poured to create a stone look. The covered patio extends into a walkway towards the new garage, so the homeowners never have to worry about getting wet when coming and going. This walkway also features motion-activated lights, designed to illuminate the homeowner’s path as he/she enters from the garage.

The outdoor cooking/bar area with concrete countertops and stainless steel storage units is the heart of this space. Complete with two ceiling fans, this new space offers privacy, shade, and comfort for parties and everyday use!

FLOORING

Stamped Concrete • Italian Slate Texture; Cemstone Spektra: Mankato CPC-112L; Proline Antique Release: Midnight Gray 612 September 28 - 29, 2019

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Creating anEmotional Outdoor Kitchen The Homeowner's Roller Coaster

To say, "having your home remodeled is a big deal," is quite an understatement!

Going through a home renovation (especially when it comes to your kitchen or only bathroom) can be one of the most stressful things a person endures, often because it throws off your routine for months.

The rooms you were used to using every day for simple tasks are suddenly unavailable and you find yourself doing dishes in the bathtub.

The best thing you can do to prepare yourself for a remodel is to set reasonable expectations. See the timeline above for a glimps into what your emotions will do.

Just remember, your feelings are normal and the "high" you'll get once living in your CASTLE is well worth it!

THE HOMEOWNER'S EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER -- This chart has circulated in various forms since first appearing in REMODELING magazine in 1985.

Source: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/business/establishing-a-few-basic-expectations-during-the-sales-process

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H11: 5408 Colfax Avenue S

Designer: Katy Dale | Project Type: Whole House + Landscaping | Home Style: 1.5 Story Cape Cod | Project Style: Contemporary | Project Duration: 14 Weeks

This 1 ½ story in south Minneapolis had an attic space the homeowners used for their master bedroom, but they had challenges typical of this style home – no master bath upstairs, terrible thermal control, and limited storage. The main level bath was also dated and in need of an update.

By adding a dormer and completely reconfiguring the attic layout, this upper level now takes advantage of every square foot. Thermal issues were resolved by insulating with spray foam and conditioning the space with a ducted mini-split.

Before

A master bath was added, complete with a heated floor, 6’ vanity, and glass tiled backsplash. The walk-in shower includes a bench, recessed niche and frameless glass surround, keeping the space feeling open and bright.

Finally, the new master closet is large and fully lit with new LED lighting, borrowed light through the frosted master bath door, and plenty of wall space for the homeowner’s closet system.

The Details COUNTERTOPS

All by Leon's Countertops Main Floor Bath & Master Bath • Hanstone Quartz, Color: Specchio White

PLUMBING

Main Floor & Master Bathroom • Grohe Wall Mount Sink Faucet ATRIO 19291ENA

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TILE

All by American Olean *Unless Otherwise Noted Main Floor Bathroom • Floor: 2" Hex Unglazed Mosaics, Ice White • Shower: 3x6" Subway, Designer White Matte • Accent tile: 3x6" Color Appeal Glass Tile C108-Fountain Blue Master Bathroom • Floor: 8x9" Porcelain Hex Tile Dark Gray by Adex • Shower: 4x12" Urban Canvas, 61 Designer White • Shower floor: 2" x 2", Unglazed Mosaics Ice White AO25 • Backsplash: 4x12" Color Appeal Glass Tile Dusk C110

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All by Benjamin Moore Main Floor Bath •W hite Dove OC-17 Master Bedroom Accent Wall •K ensington Blue CC780 Master Bedroom & Bathroom •W hite Dove OC-17 Kitchen & Hallway •B aja Dunes 997

On the main level, the original bath was completely remodeled and expanded into the hall linen closet.

Castle remodeled the kitchen in 2013, adding large French doors connecting the main level directly to the back yard, landscaped by Field Outdoor Spaces. With the attic and main level bath now remodeled, this home has been transformed to complement the way we live today and has a fresh look to reflect the homeowners’ modern aesthetic.

SPECIALTIES

Frameless Glass Shower Door • Custom by Northwestern Glass Fab Glass Shelves in Shower Niche • 3/8" Tempered Clear Glass with flat polished edges by Minneapolis Glass September 28 - 29, 2019

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Homes on Tour

Master Suite Upgrades and Options

In-Floor Heat

Additional Shower Head

Cozy is the best way to describe the warm feeling this upgrade will give you on a cold morning.

Adding another shower head is a luxury that’s getting more popular. Whether the extra shower head will be used to help clean the shower, or just to create a more relaxing shower, you won’t be disappointed with your decision.

Typical cost for electric in-floor heat with programmable thermostat (includes cost of self-leveling poured floor): $1,500

Typical cost for an additional shower head: $1,050+.

Frameless Shower Door

Fireplace

These are a great option if you are going for a seamless look, and can also minimize cleaning. Typical cost for a frameless shower door and panels: $1,300 - $3,000

Nothing says "I'm king of the castle," like a fireplace in your master suite.

Sky Light / Sola Tube

Soaking Tub

Let there be light! Sky lights typically let in 5x the light of traditional double hung windows.

We all know the modern day timestarved American doesn’t have time for a bath, but you’re not average. Make time to relax in a soaking tub, whether it's a fixed up claw foot or the newest technology from Kohler.

Typical cost for a skylight: $2,840+.

Typical cost for a Sola Tube: $1,000 +

Typical cost to install a gas fireplace with tile and a mantle: $8,000

Typical cost for a soaking tub, tub filler, tub waste and overflow: $5,000 +

His and Hers Sinks

Heated Towel Warmer

No fighting over who gets to brush their teeth. Two sinks is a little extravagant and studies have shown most couples get ready at different times and could live with one sink, but for some (who listen to their Realtors) this is a must-have upgrade.

When using a hydronic system, it’s really more like a radiator used to heat the room, that you can also hang your towels on. But even the electric version gives you warmth and comfort unparalleled.

Typical cost for adding a second sink, faucet, rough-in plumbing and second countertop cut out. $2,400+

Typical cost for a hydronic towel warmer: $3,000+ Requires removing a radiator, drain boiler, installing new tubing & pump on the boiler, and re-fill system after the towel bar is installed.

Typical Costs for an electric towel warmer: $982+

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H12: 5528 Richmond Curve

Designer: Mark Benzell |Project Type: Kitchen + Bathroom + Addition | Home Style: Tudor | Project Style: Eclectic | Project Duration: 17 Weeks

As with many residents of the Armitage neighborhood in South Minneapolis, the owners of this 1940-built Tudor home love where they live. So much so, they were willing to commit to a large, whole-house remodel in order to stay put. By redesigning the first-floor layout, Castle was able to create a more open space. Walls previously separating the kitchen and dining room were removed and replaced with more countertop space in the form of a seated peninsula.

The kitchen was also updated with new granite countertops, more backsplash tile to match the existing, and partial new cabinetry to match existing.

Before

New hardwood flooring was installed in the kitchen to match the existing dining room. The size of the dining room was then almost doubled by removing an adjacent first-floor bedroom. A new sunroom was added in the back which opened the space even further.

The Details EXTERIOR

Decorative Brackets by ProWood Market • Wood Bracket 03T1

PLUMBING

Master Bathroom by Kohler • Shower Arm: Kohler HydroRail K-45211-CP • Showerhead: Kohler Contemporary Round 8” rainhead K-13688-CP • Vanity Faucets: Kohler Forte K-10272-4-CP

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WINDOWS

• New windows in kitchen, sunroom and 2nd floor

by Richlin Windows

TILE

All by Ceramic Tileworks Master Bathroom Floor •12x24" River/Travel; Color: Polar White Master Bathroom Shower Walls • 5x13"Alba Glossy Wall; Color: White Kids' Bathroom Floor • 12x24" Olympia; Color: Silver Kids' Shower Wall • 4x10" Builder Basic; Color: White Ice

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The 2nd floor was given a total makeover with a large dormer addition and a master bedroom suite above the new sunroom. Corbels decorate the exterior while giving support to the overhanging floor of the master bedroom. Now with three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs, there’s room for everyone, and a wonderful great room on the main floor to go with it.

Kitchen & Dining Room

by Sherwin Williams •S W7641-Collonade Gray Sunroom by Benjamin Moore • BM959-Antique Parchment Living Room by Benjamin Moore • BM1622 - Mineral Alloy Hallway & Stairwell by Benjamin Moore • BM946 - Sandy Beaches Master Bathroom by Benjamin Moore • BM691 Dartmouth Green Master Bedroom & Kids Bath by Benjamin Moore • BM687 - Annapolis Green SW Bedroom by Benjamin Moore • BM1648 - Slate Blue East Bedroom by Benjamin Moore • BM1377 - Caribbean Sunset

FLOORING

Kitchen by Generations Hardwood • Hardwood flooring to match current dining room Sunroom, Stairs and 2nd Floor by ProSource • Dixie Caress Carpet. Color: Wisteria

CABINETRY

All by Woodshop of Avon • Kitchen: Custom to match existing. Finish: Sable • Master Bathroom Vanity & Linen Cabinet & Kids' Bathroom Vanity: Poplar & MDF; flat planel shaker doors, slab drawers. Cabinet Finish: Maria White September 28 - 29, 2019

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How much does an addition cost?

2nd floor attic addition with bathroom, common area, and three bedrooms.

Before

$12,000 - 20,000

12’x14’ deck addition

Includes: • Post footings • Treated deck framing • Cedar tone, cedar, or composite decking and rails

$45,000 - 60,000

Mudroom addition

Rendering

$80,000 - 140,000

1 story 1-2 room addition

Includes: Includes: • Insulated crawl space • Crawl space foundation • Asphalt shingles • Asphalt shingles • Siding to match or com- • Hardwood, tile, or luxury vinyl flooring pliment home • 6-8 Windows • Fiberglass 1/2 lite paneled door and storm door • New header between existing home and addition • 1-2 full frame windows • Tile floor • Bench and hook strip on • Optional Upgrades: · Vaulting of space $2-5k one side of mudroom · Fireplace or custom • Base and casing

millwork/benches/ to match style of

bookcases $8-20k home · Exterior door and deck

$15-30k

$120,000 - 180,000

Dormer addition with bath and redo of attic space Includes: • Master suite • May include an additional bedroom or office • Closed cell spray foam in rafters • Heat and A/C to space • See “attics” page for additional information

**All additions with interior spaces assume full finish on interior and exterior with necessary permits, foundation, framing, windows, siding, roofing, plumbing, heating, electrical, insulation, drywall, millwork, flooring, and painting even if not mentioned specifically in above descriptions.

$200,000 +

After

2 story addition

$250,000 +

Adding 2nd story to home

Includes: • Crawl space foundation • Expansion of kitchen/ mudroom on 1st floor • Bedroom or office addition on 2nd floor • Typically need to add in remodeling of adjacent spaces (kitchen or bath pricing)

Includes: • 3 beds and 1-2 baths • Carpeting and some hardwood • 2 windows per bedroom • Asphalt shingles • Optional upgrades: · Solatubes or skylights

$1-2.5k each · Fireplace with tile and

mantle $8,000

· Electric in-floor heat with programmable thermostat $1,085

· Bench in shower or multiple shower heads or soaking tub $1-5,000

1st floor rear kitchen, mudroom and deck addition.

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H13: 5532 Richmond Curve

Designer: Ashley Hansen | Project Type: Kitchen + Basement + Bathroom + Handyman | Home Style: Colonial | Project Style: Transitional | Project Duration: 9 Weeks

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Taking good care of this home and taking time to customize it to their family, the owners have completed four remodel projects with Castle.

Showcased projects include their kitchen, wet bar, and basement. Not on tour is a second-floor addition including a master suite.

Before

Projects on display have been completed to make better use of the original space. A more functional kitchen now offers ample workspace and cabinet storage. Converting a closet into a wet bar allows for better hosting in the dining room. And finishing a portion of the basement to make a living room and give the home an additional bathroom allows for the family and guests to have more personal space. With every project, solid oak woodwork has been installed, classic countertops and traditional tile selected, and glass knobs used.

Overall, this home is suited not only to the home’s original character; it is also suited to house the owners’ family for a lifetime.

The Details BARN DOOR

Door • Flush Solid Core Premium Plain Sliced Oak Single Door Slab Hardware • Everbilt 72 in. Dark OilRubbed Bronze Wheel Sliding Barn Door Track and Hardware Kit. SKU#1000017081 Model #14445 Pull • Everbilt, 2in by 4in, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Model # 12141

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Bathroom Shower Floor

by Ceramic Tileworks • Fiji Cream, Pebble Mosaic Bathroom Floor

by American Olean • Kendale Slate, Glazed Borcelain; Color: Easdale Neutral KS02 Wet Bar Backsplash

by American Olean • Random Linear (11x15 sheet) XB02-R6 Grigio Mix

CARPET

Basement + Stairs • Tuftex, The Goods Your RIght, 100% Stainmaster BCF Nyllon, Color-Retreat 00340

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PAINT

All by Warners' Stellian Refrigerator • LG LFC21776ST Microwave •B OS-HMV8051U Dishwasher •B osch SHE7ER55UC Gas Range •B OS-HDI7282U Mini Fridge •S ilhouette DAR055D1BSSPR

CABINETRY

All by Benjamin Moore Bathroom Walls •O C-65 Chantilly Lace Basement Walls •H C-171 Wickham Gray

LIGHTING

Bathroom Vanity by Crystal Cabinets • Crystal Current; Red Oak Wood; Montgomery door; D5 5PC drawer; Stain color: Natural

All by Creative Lighting Bathroom Sconces • Hinkley, Clancy One Light, #3030BN, Brushed Nickel, Clear Glass

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2019 Remodeling ROI (Return on Investment) Remodeling ROI (Return on Investment)

1.

2019 Twin Cities Remodeling Projects - % Cost Recouped Master Suite Addition (Upscale)

50.0% 58.8%

Master Suite Addition (Midrange)

73.6%

Deck Addition (Wood)

65.2%

Deck Addition (Composite) Bathroom Addition (Midrange) Bathroom Addition (Upscale)

51.9% 50.7%

Source: Š 2019 Hanley Wood

57.7%

Bathroom Remodel (Upscale)

Media Inc. Complete data from the Remodeling

60.6%

Bathroom Remodel (Midrange) Major Kitchen Remodel (Upscale)

57.6%

Major Kitchen Remodel (Midrange)

56.7%

2019 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at www. costvsvalue.com.

74.3%

Minor Kitchen Remodel (Midrange)

2.

This chart compares the average cost for popular remodeling projects and the value those projects retain at resale.

The neighborhood and the percentage of homeownership in that area also should be considered.

The nicer the neighborhood (which roughly correlates with percentage of home ownership), the better the return you should get when you decide to sell your home. The maps to the left show homeownership percentage for Minneapolis & St. Paul.

Source: https://www.mncompass.org/profiles/neighborhoods/minneapolissaint-paul#!community-areas

3.

Last, all trends point towards neighborhood walkability becoming more important to millennial buyers. Making investments in homes that will be in demand for the next 20 years is a smart decision. The map here shows the Walk Score for the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

Fun fact: Minneapolis is the 12th most walkable large city in the US! Source: https://www.walkscore.com/MN/Minneapolis

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H14: 1967 Drew Avenue S

Designer: Mark Benzell | Project Type: Outdoor Kitchen + Screen Porch + Landscaping | Home Style: Modern | Project Style: Modern | Project Duration: 12 Weeks

This Contemporary home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s.

However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets.

Before

Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing.

The Details SCREEN DOORS

Custom by A&A Millwork • Six (6) Panels Custom Sapele Mahogany frame, Charcoal aluminum screen. 36x80x13/8" • Three (3) 6' sliding doors on Johnson 100SD heavy duty, top mount, soft-close bypass head track and hardware

COUNTERTOPS

by Dakota Surfaces • Concrete; Color: Natural Gray

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PAINT

All by Sherwin Williams Screen Porch + Pergola Posts + Beams + Front Entry Roof Fascia •S W7069 Iron Ore Screen Porch Trim + Privacy Lattice •S W 3513 Spice Chest Front Entry Roof Bead Board Soffit + Front Entry Deck Fascia + Stair Risers + Rear Deck Fascia + Countertop Support Structure •S W 3524 Chestnut

PATIO HEATER

• Infratech W3024SS, black with wall switch control

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DECKING

Front and Back Deck Planking • 5/4” x 6” Trex Island Mist composite decking, at 3/16” spacing, with hidden fasteners Front and Back Deck Railings from Loftus Iron • 1" x 2" top rail, 2" x 2" end posts, 1/2" x 1" intermediates, 10 lines of 1/8" stainless steel cable, sandblasted, primed with zinc prime powder followed by finish powder coat

The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings add to the contemporary style of the home, including a folding gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard.

The steep sloped yard was regraded to provide a flat lawn area, surrounded by plantings by Field Outdoor Spaces.

WINDOW

by Marvin Windows • CUCA3660-2W September 28 - 29, 2019

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Decking Material Options

In the previous educational feature, you learned that installing a wood deck has a higher return on investment than composite wood decks. That definitely has something to do with the fact that they cost more! Here are some other differences between decking material options that will help you make the best decision for your home.

Composite Pros: • No maintenance required • Bendable - allows for unique decking designs and curves • No visible fastners

Pros: • Return on investment is higher than composite • Softer feel, more natural look • Stainable - you can change the color years down the road

Cons: • Expands and contracts a lot, so large spacing in needed • Very dense, so it gets very hot in direct sunlight • More expensive (approx. 3x more than wood material options)

Cedar Cons: • Requires maintenance every couple years • If not maintained, will gray with age • Has the shortest life span of the 3 options (15-20 years)

KDAT

(Kiln Dried After Treatment)

Pros: • Return on investment is higher than composite (approx. same cost as cedar) • No maintenance • More stable than the other two

Cons: • Only comes in 1 brown color • Color will fade slightly over time • Cut edges don't match the brown color unless stained

*Aaron Johnson's favorite is KDAT, by far... It was a struggle for him to come up with 3 cons. www.castlehometour.com

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I SEE FIELDS OF GREEN Castle Building & Remodeling partners with Field Outdoor Spaces to provide their clients with the best urban landscaping in the Twin Cities Field designs and installs landscapes for urban front and back yards. Our solutions have been honed over the last 15 years to provide maximum livability and seasonal beauty. A typical Field-solution includes a stone or brick patio, dark angular boulders, rustic gravel area and natural plantings from a palette of plants we’ve developed to be low-maintenance and reliable. The strength of our design team is in fashioning solutions that provide the highest impact for any client’s budget. We work hard at value-engineering each solution so that you gain from our long experience in small urban yards.

Here are some of the reasons to work with Field on your next project: •

15 years of experience focused on small yard landscaping

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Design-team with main objective to provide most value for investment

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In-house FieldStudio team creates wood arbors, trellises and pergolas and steel planters and art pieces to accent any yard.

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Field Fill-osophy – Our planting designs are all focused on low maintenance. We advise on the right size beds and the maintenance requirements for any planting. Instead of costly yearly mulching we can provide Filler Plants to make a planting weed free.

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Creative Play Areas – Our team can come up with many ways to create creative and engaging natural play areas for kids.

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Dog-friendly – We’ve worked with many clients to create landscapes that work with your canine family.

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Pollinator Friendly – whether through alternative lawns or native and cultivated plantings, we can insure your yard is full of plants to provide habitat for bees and other pollinators.

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Storm water solutions – we consider raingardens and other storm water solutions as a part of every client (as well as making sure all the grading keeps water out of your basement!)

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Employee Friendly – We work hard at being a great place to work. Our employees are a creative part of every process. We work normal hours, pay above industry standard wages and have programs to maintain body health.

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612.789.9381

www.fieldoutdoorspaces.com

Check out these 4 beautiful landscapes featured on Tour this year:

Front Porch Feel (Minus the Porch)

H7: 2109 Wellesley Ave. This Mac-Groveland yard features a backyard pocket garden and front foundation and slope plantings. The area around the patio is highlighted by a colorful bubbling water feature, surrounded by selected perennial plantings. The front slope is filled with low-maintenance plantings that resolve the challenge of mowing the front slope. This project is another example of solving a troublesome slope without costly walls.

H10: 5141 14th Ave S. This South Minneapolis project proves that “natural” and “small” go perfectly together.

The Castle-designed open porch area is wrapped in a natural trap boulder wall, outcrop steps, stonework and plantings. The new cedar fence provides privacy for this perfect pocket yard. A small flagstone patio is a landing spot for enjoying the sun or small firepit.

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www.fieldoutdoorspaces.com

Front Porch Feel (Minus the Porch)

H11: 5408 Colfax Ave S. Have a front yard slope that you are tired of mowing? Artistic stonework accents this Kenny neighborhood front-slope, while low-growing grasses and perennials hold back weeds and provide yearlong interest. The front yard includes a rain garden with a wood bridge walkover that leads to a backyard with an outdoor kitchen and a bright blue sun sail covered dining

area. Don’t miss the custom cor-ten gas firepit set in a rustic gravel sitting area.

H14: 1967 Drew Ave S. A candidate for “most dramatic before and after landscape” – we converted this sloped urban lot from a scrubby, wooded and unusable yard to a generous space for dogs, kids and entertaining. A large yard area was recovered by cutting into the slope and pouring a concrete wall. Trees and masses of ornamental grasses create privacy and visual interest while keeping maintenance low. The irrigation system waters lawn, beds and the two large cor-ten planters (front and back). The landscape lighting makes this landscape captivating at night.

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SOLAR PARTNERSHIP Castle Building & Remodeling encourages our clients to be eco-conscious and make smart, long-term investments in their property in many ways. Often during a remodeling or addition project, our clients consider adding solar panels to their home to help offset the constantly rising energy costs we all experience. Through our exclusive solar partnership with St. Paul-based All Energy Solar, Castle is now happy to offer a seamless integration of solar into any remodeling project.

All Energy Solar specializes in: ☼ Free on-site solar assessment for any property ☼ Turnkey photovoltaic solar installations ☼ Customized engineering and system design ☼ Direct financing ☼ Stress-free incentive and interconnection applications ☼ Ongoing real-time system monitoring and warranty options Since 2009, All Energy Solar has helped more than 3,000 property owners go solar. Their team is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, and serves customers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Hampshire, New York, and Massachusetts. All Energy Solar provides a full-service solar energy integration experience for residential, commercial, agricultural, and government customers looking to make the transition to solar energy. The company provides accurate return on investment forecasting, direct financing, and hands-on help navigating the incentive and rebate process. With industry-leading certifications and full electrical and building licenses, All Energy Solar installs quality solar power systems at competitive prices and monitors and maintains the systems after installation. To learn more, visit www.allenergysolar.com.

If you have a solar project in mind for your home or business, please contact Castle directly to get in touch with All Energy Solar and get started!

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Noon - 5pm

Solar

www.allenergysolar.com

(800) 620-3370

Solar Projects on Tour Check out these 2 Solar Projects featured on Tour this year:

H15: 5256 Drew Ave S. In June 2018, the Averbecks updated their beautiful south Minneapolis Tudor home with a grid-tied solar array.

Having access to a variety of financing options helped to make the switch affordable, and the All Energy team was able to design a system that is designed to produce over 11,000 kWh per year.

H16: 1907 Bohland Ave. The Lord’s Cape Cod home in Highland Park featured a durable steel roof that worked well for installing solar.

After meeting All Energy at the local Highland Festival, Jonathan & Jill scheduled a solar site visit and found that solar would be a great solution to reduce their carbon footprint. Their system was activated in December of 2017. www.castlehometour.com

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CASTLE DESIGN SELECTION STUDIOS

Castle’s Commitment to the Local Community

www.castlebri.com

- We buy our materials locally and support independent businesses - Over 58% of our employees live in Minneapolis or St. Paul - We choose local media for advertising - We give back to local charities and schools - Inflatable Castle available at no cost for community events

362 Snelling Ave. S St. Paul, MN 55105 p) 651-699-4164 Hours available on www.castlebri.com

A Company Dedicated to Education

2600 Johnson St. NE Minneapolis MN 55418 p) 612-789-8509

Our monthly education classes are designed to help everyone from a doit-yourselfer to the least handy people.

Classes are held from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays in our design centers.

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We offer different types of classes, such as: • Bathroom Remodeling • Kitchen Remodeling • Basement Remodeling • Attic ½ Story Remodeling • Prioritizing Home Improvements • Creative Financing for your Remodel

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For more information, and to RSVP visit: www.castlebri.com/education-classschedule-sign-sheet/

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GET PUNCHED! AND WIN!

Entry Pass

We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy weekend to come check out our best projects.

Are there other ways to win?

Yes! You can enter one time on our tour website: www.castlehometour.com

To thank you, we’d like to offer up a little incentive to visit more homes and earn more chances to win. See prizes on page 14.

Questions?

Talk to the host if you have any questions concerning our contest, the rules, or policies or email info@castlebri.com

**Your personal information will not be shared with anyone other than Castle Building & Remodeling, Inc. Your contact information will remain private and will not be shared with any third parties, with the exception of the sponsor of the prize you have won, if applicable. Castle reserves the right to "tag" winners in Facebook posts. By registering for our contest, you agree to any promotions concerning the tour and/or Castle Building & Remodeling. Should you not wish to receive updates, simply unsubscribe once you receive the first email. Contestants can have a total of 15 entries for our grand prize, 15 entries for our second place prize, and 15 entries for our third place prize and so on. However, only one prize will be awarded per household. Once a contestant has won a prize they are no longer eligible to win any other prizes. Castle reserves the right to deny any individual a prize at their own discretion. If winning prizes are not claimed within fifteen days of winning, it will be awarded to a new person. Questions, comments and concerns about your winning prize may be directed to info@castlebri.com. For full contest rules, please visit: www.castlehometour.

GET PUNCHED! AND WIN! Castle Remodeling Project Castle Remodeling Project + Field Landscaping Project All Energy Solar Project

TO USE THIS FORM: 1. At the first home you visit, be

sure to pick up your Entry Pass and complete your name, email and other required information**.

2. Once you have your Entry Pass

and information filled out, find the host of the home you are visiting.

They will be wearing a Castle shirt and carrying a hole punch.

Inflatable Castle Jumper On Site!

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Each time you visit a new home, get a punch for an additional entry into our contest. At the last home you visit, turn in your completed Pass to the host for entry.

H1 3122 Hayes St NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

5408 Colfax Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55419

H11

H2 2800 Arthur St NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

5528 Richmond Curve Minneapolis, MN 55410

H12

H3 688 23rd Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

5532 Richmond Curve Minneapolis, MN 55410

H13

H4 1281 Niles Ave St. Paul, MN 55116

1967 Drew Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55416

H14

5256 Drew Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55410

H15

1907 Bohland Ave St. Paul, MN 55116

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H5 1715 Ford Parkway St. Paul, MN 55116 H6 1716 Hartford Ave St. Paul, MN 55116 H7 2109 Wellesley Ave St. Paul, MN 55105 H8

4608 29th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55406

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3217 33rd Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55406

H10 5141 14th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55417 www.castlehometour.com

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H13 5532 Richmond Curve

The best value in professional remodeling

2710 E 33rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55406

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| Castle Educational Home Tour

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September 28 - 29, 2019

Noon - 5pm