If you haven’t yet gotten the opportunity to check out the James J. Hill house on Summit Ave. in St. Paul, I highly recommend that you do so. I’ve made a few visits over the past few years and am always impressed, even beyond the stunning architectural details, pipe organ and 22 fireplaces there is […]
While dressing up your homes exterior for fall maybe fun, make sure not to forget about preparing your home for the winter months. Did you know, Purcell inspects it’s repeat clients home each fall to be sure everything is in proper working condition for the winter? Crank the Heat Surviving Minnesota winters are tough enough, can you […]
Since tragedy stuck on September 11th, 2001, we have been following the development of The New World Trade Center.The lead building of the 6 tower complex is One World Trade Center, which when complete, will be the 3rd tallest building in the world. Tower 1 Footprint is nearly identical to the original Twin Towers – a 200ft. X […]
The Master Suite Renovation is progressing a few a days ahead of schedule. Try and imagine – a contractor ahead of the written schedule?! A well planned project in advance makes all the difference. Stay tuned for another update in just a few short weeks!
The featured designer of September is Joy Cacicia of RCC Interiors. Joy has over 40 years of experience, and has designed over 900 projects in her career. Joy works closely with her clients to ensure their goals become a reality and her designs stand the test of time. We are thrilled to share with you […]
Just two weeks ago we posted progress photos of this project. Due to the pool below, all of the mechanicals had to be roughed-in from the top down. Under normal circumstances, the subfloor usually remains in place and the mechanicals are installed through the underside. Normally interior wall framing is built on top of the […]
Freestanding Tubs These tubs create drama and add a unique feature to bathrooms. Styles vary from the classic claw foot tub to modern styles. Check out these stunning examples, which style do you gravitate towards? Kohler Colors Featuring Jonathan Adler A bold new line of kitchen and bathroom sinks designed by, Jonathan Adler. […]
Gutters are very important to the integrity of your home. They mainly serve two purposes: 1. Catch roof water and divert it away from your foundation – Depending on your soil conditions, allowing water to drain off the roof and soak into the ground next to the foundation can lead to a wet basement. 2. Historic applications that serve an aesthetic […]
We sat down with Brenda and Gina of Kitchen Comfort, a Kitchen & Bath Showroom and Design Firm located on charming St. Clair Ave. in St. Paul. Nestled between homes built in the the early 1900’s the location couldn’t be more fitting! They shared with us trends they are seeing in bathroom designs: Designing with […]
We recently started a master suite renovation. We completed a family room addition for them three years ago so it felt like reuniting with old friends! With many of our clients, we create short term and long terms plans for their house. The clients goals of this project were to create a larger master bedroom, a functional master […]