Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.
Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.
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We are a full service interior design company that works directly with the homeowner to design a plan that will fit their wants, needs & desires. We act as the Client Advocate. We make sure the sub-contractors stay on schedule, on budget & resolve any project dilemmas that might come up.
We are a full service interior design company that works directly with the homeowner to design a plan that will fit their wants, needs & desires. We act as the Client Advocate. We make sure the sub-contractors stay on schedule, on budget & resolve any project dilemmas that might come up.
With 27 years of experience, we provide residential and commercial Remodeling services in the Richville area. There is no job too big or too small! Call us today for an estimate!
"Never talked to anyone about what we need."
Anne Z on September 2020
With 27 years of experience, we provide residential and commercial Remodeling services in the Richville area. There is no job too big or too small! Call us today for an estimate!
"Never talked to anyone about what we need."
Anne Z on September 2020
I was successfully self-employed for 35 years as commercial and residential construction & remodeling general contractor, experienced in all phases, from setting footings to interior finish details. My work came from referrals, so I did not advertise. I am semi-retired, focusing on smaller projects like additions, remodels, decks, sun rooms, garages, installation/repair of drywall,tape & texture, fencing, flooring, windows/doors, hot tubs, etc or as an advisor/consultant on projects. I have professional-quality tools and equipment, 1 employee and an extensive network of other reputable contractors and tradespeople from this area for referral should your project have aspects outside of my scope. I have raised my family and worked in the FM area since 1981, and can provide quality, local references and a portfolio of past work.
I was successfully self-employed for 35 years as commercial and residential construction & remodeling general contractor, experienced in all phases, from setting footings to interior finish details. My work came from referrals, so I did not advertise. I am semi-retired, focusing on smaller projects like additions, remodels, decks, sun rooms, garages, installation/repair of drywall,tape & texture, fencing, flooring, windows/doors, hot tubs, etc or as an advisor/consultant on projects. I have professional-quality tools and equipment, 1 employee and an extensive network of other reputable contractors and tradespeople from this area for referral should your project have aspects outside of my scope. I have raised my family and worked in the FM area since 1981, and can provide quality, local references and a portfolio of past work.
Intelligent Design Corporation, in business since 2001, is a premier general contractor based in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota area. At IDC we strive to do every project efficiently with as little impact on you, the customer, as possible. We are the team to trust when you need roofing, decks, siding, windows and doors, home remodeling and much more. It is our philosophy to maintain good relationships with our vendors, tradesmen and employees. This same goodwill we nurture is then passed on to you, our customer. With a reputation of doing the job right, from start to finish, we are confident promising that everyone who works on your home will respect your property and your neighbors. IDC is skilled to tackle any job, big or small. Our employees’ years of experience in the industry combined with IDC's full service general contractor knowledge is what makes us the perfect fit for your job. We understand how stressful it can be to have people you don't know working on your home. This is not something we take lightly. Once an IDC representative begins working with you, we follow it all the way through to final completion of the repairs. This way you know that all of your concerns and worries are going to be taken care of in a thoughtful manner. And since we can handle all aspects of your repairs, our projects are completed quickly with responsible and talented conscientious workers on your side. The next time a storm hits your neighborhood or you begin to consider a home remodel of any sort, contact IDC. Someone from our team will be happy to come out and give you a free, no-obligation assessment of your home.
"I will acknowledge that it was a bad year for storms and my repairs were not as significant as others but, once the contract was signed (July 27th) it felt like they had fallen off the edge of the earth. I hadn't heard from them for more than 6 wks for even an update as to when I might expect the work to get started. I was told that it was 'too hot' to do the roof and Sept would be a better time to do the job.Did they expect that I just fell off the turnip truck) I started calling as to when I could expect to have the job started/ Multiple VMs were left and went unanswered. Then in mid Oct. a trash bin showed up, shingles were delivered. The crew just showed up one day.. I could not converse with them as they didn't speak English. The clean up was poor at best. I had 2 tires with nails in them. When mowing the lawn. nails were being spit out. I had concerns about how the shingles were laying on the front roof and the damages to the gutters. In broken English I was told that the raised shingles were normal and over time they will lay flat. The gutters were repaired with a can of spray paint. Multiple VMs went unanswered. I started leaving voice messages to try and pin down a time frame as to when to expect the siding to be completed. Mid december, I spoke with the production lead, Eric. I expressed my frustration and anger at the lack of communication. Many 'I'm sorry and 'we're so busy' responses were given. Eric told me that I was on the schedule the 4th week in Jan. That week came and went. I started calling and leaving vms daily. The work crew showed up early Feb. It took them several days to complete siding on one wall. They didn't do clean up until they were done. I have a dog and 4 children that play in that area. As they were finishing, I noticed that the sample piece of siding that was removed in July had still not been replaced. Daily vms (total of 7) were left with no response.. I was finally able to get an office person to answer the phone on 2/12. I was told it was too cold to replace it until 2/14 when it gets warmer. Eric stated that he guarantees this. The day has come and gone and no phone call. (it is all of a 2 min job) My insurance company has asked me on 3 occasions to get the company to return their calls. Intelligent Design submitted their bills and used the wrong figures for the taxes. As far as I know, that call has not been returned to them."
Susan W on February 2018
Intelligent Design Corporation, in business since 2001, is a premier general contractor based in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota area. At IDC we strive to do every project efficiently with as little impact on you, the customer, as possible. We are the team to trust when you need roofing, decks, siding, windows and doors, home remodeling and much more. It is our philosophy to maintain good relationships with our vendors, tradesmen and employees. This same goodwill we nurture is then passed on to you, our customer. With a reputation of doing the job right, from start to finish, we are confident promising that everyone who works on your home will respect your property and your neighbors. IDC is skilled to tackle any job, big or small. Our employees’ years of experience in the industry combined with IDC's full service general contractor knowledge is what makes us the perfect fit for your job. We understand how stressful it can be to have people you don't know working on your home. This is not something we take lightly. Once an IDC representative begins working with you, we follow it all the way through to final completion of the repairs. This way you know that all of your concerns and worries are going to be taken care of in a thoughtful manner. And since we can handle all aspects of your repairs, our projects are completed quickly with responsible and talented conscientious workers on your side. The next time a storm hits your neighborhood or you begin to consider a home remodel of any sort, contact IDC. Someone from our team will be happy to come out and give you a free, no-obligation assessment of your home.
"I will acknowledge that it was a bad year for storms and my repairs were not as significant as others but, once the contract was signed (July 27th) it felt like they had fallen off the edge of the earth. I hadn't heard from them for more than 6 wks for even an update as to when I might expect the work to get started. I was told that it was 'too hot' to do the roof and Sept would be a better time to do the job.Did they expect that I just fell off the turnip truck) I started calling as to when I could expect to have the job started/ Multiple VMs were left and went unanswered. Then in mid Oct. a trash bin showed up, shingles were delivered. The crew just showed up one day.. I could not converse with them as they didn't speak English. The clean up was poor at best. I had 2 tires with nails in them. When mowing the lawn. nails were being spit out. I had concerns about how the shingles were laying on the front roof and the damages to the gutters. In broken English I was told that the raised shingles were normal and over time they will lay flat. The gutters were repaired with a can of spray paint. Multiple VMs went unanswered. I started leaving voice messages to try and pin down a time frame as to when to expect the siding to be completed. Mid december, I spoke with the production lead, Eric. I expressed my frustration and anger at the lack of communication. Many 'I'm sorry and 'we're so busy' responses were given. Eric told me that I was on the schedule the 4th week in Jan. That week came and went. I started calling and leaving vms daily. The work crew showed up early Feb. It took them several days to complete siding on one wall. They didn't do clean up until they were done. I have a dog and 4 children that play in that area. As they were finishing, I noticed that the sample piece of siding that was removed in July had still not been replaced. Daily vms (total of 7) were left with no response.. I was finally able to get an office person to answer the phone on 2/12. I was told it was too cold to replace it until 2/14 when it gets warmer. Eric stated that he guarantees this. The day has come and gone and no phone call. (it is all of a 2 min job) My insurance company has asked me on 3 occasions to get the company to return their calls. Intelligent Design submitted their bills and used the wrong figures for the taxes. As far as I know, that call has not been returned to them."
Susan W on February 2018
We are a National, FULL SERVICE, custom closet company. We will design, fabricate, deliver and install your closet and storage systems ANYWHERE in the United States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico)
We are a National, FULL SERVICE, custom closet company. We will design, fabricate, deliver and install your closet and storage systems ANYWHERE in the United States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico)
St. Croix Valley Cabinetry is a second generation, family owned business. We have a comfortable 2,500 square foot showroom with our production center next door. We specialize in tailored cabinetry. We do not stock anything, everything is custom made per project. Most components are made in house such as drawer boxes, doors, and finishing. Our services include field measurements; computer drawings; and educated, experienced interior designers working along side our skilled craftsmen. We do work for residential clients with home remodels or new construction. We also work with commercial projects.
St. Croix Valley Cabinetry is a second generation, family owned business. We have a comfortable 2,500 square foot showroom with our production center next door. We specialize in tailored cabinetry. We do not stock anything, everything is custom made per project. Most components are made in house such as drawer boxes, doors, and finishing. Our services include field measurements; computer drawings; and educated, experienced interior designers working along side our skilled craftsmen. We do work for residential clients with home remodels or new construction. We also work with commercial projects.
We specialize in the organization of closets, offices, garages, mudrooms, pantries and so much more! Other products we offer include wall beds, office furniture and electric fireplaces.
"I am over the top elated with the work I had done in my garage and home from Twin Cities Closets! I had storage closets put in my garage and a wall board for hanging rakes, shovels, etc. I had a pantry made out of my coat closet in the kitchen and it’s so functional, and clean looking. I had cabinets put in my laundry room with a storage closet, beautiful! Dylan who did the installing was friendly, knowledgeable about his work, courteous, and had the best manners I’ve ever seen in a young man in a long time! He is welcome at my home anytime."
Patricia D on December 2022
We specialize in the organization of closets, offices, garages, mudrooms, pantries and so much more! Other products we offer include wall beds, office furniture and electric fireplaces.
"I am over the top elated with the work I had done in my garage and home from Twin Cities Closets! I had storage closets put in my garage and a wall board for hanging rakes, shovels, etc. I had a pantry made out of my coat closet in the kitchen and it’s so functional, and clean looking. I had cabinets put in my laundry room with a storage closet, beautiful! Dylan who did the installing was friendly, knowledgeable about his work, courteous, and had the best manners I’ve ever seen in a young man in a long time! He is welcome at my home anytime."
Patricia D on December 2022
Building a custom closet costs about $2,000, on average. Because many types, sizes, and designs are available, the cost to build custom closets ranges from $250 to $6,000 or more. A reach-in closet is on the lower end of the price range from about $250 to $1,500, compared to a walk-in closet at $750 to $3,500 or a wardrobe at the high end between $1,500 and $6,000 or more.
The main difference between a closet and a wardrobe is that a closet is a separate room for general storage with its own door, and a wardrobe can be either built-in or freestanding place to store clothing. A walk-in or reach-in closet connected to a bedroom often serves the same purpose as a wardrobe by primarily storing clothes and shoes. A built-in wardrobe often does not have doors and leaves clothes exposed to view, whereas a standalone wardrobe usually has doors.
You may need a building permit to add a closet, depending on the size and kind of work required to install it. The most likely scenario requiring a permit involves changing the structure of the house and performing electrical work for closet lighting. A permit can cost between $100 and $450. If you’re installing a smaller reach-in closet, a permit may not be required, but always check with your local municipality and consult a closet designer or builder.
Different types of closets are defined mostly by size. A few different types of closets include:
A reach-in closet is a smaller closet that you can stand in front of and reach everything inside it. Aside from the size, the doors and the level of drywall finish are typically the largest price factors.
A walk-in closet can be anything from a small 5-by-5 feet closet that has a narrow walkway with shelves on both sides to a 100 square foot bedroom-sized closet with shelving along the walls and plenty of room to move around in.
A built-in wardrobe often does not have a door and leaves the clothes and other contents open to the room, whereas a closet usually has a door to separate it from the rest of the room.
Yes, building a custom closet can definitely add value to your home. Creating a more useful and pleasing space to your home, especially a custom closet for prospective home buyers to imagine as their own, is likely to increase the value. However, avoid overdoing it with a closet that takes up too much space that’s otherwise more useful as living space, or paying extra for overly lavish materials and finishes that aren’t likely to add more value than they cost.