Glass Has Many Lives

feve_infographic_RGB_v10_LRGoing green with your glass could be one of the most beneficial decisions you have ever made. Recycle your old wine bottles and other glass ware, by making them into your counter top. Castle Building & Remodeling will make all of your wildest glass dreams come true! For more information contact Meagan@castlebri.com

What Women Want?

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It’s Not too Late: Share your Favorites with Women’s Press Today!

Minnesota Women’s Press wants your recommendations! Castle invites you to participate in a short survey from the Minnesota Women’s Press. This interesting survey asks women to vote for their favorites in many categories. We’re hoping that you’ll share your favorites, including Castle Building & Remodeling as your favorite “Women-Friendly Home Remodeler” or write us in as your favorite “Women-Friendly Interior Designer.” We appreciate your continued support and for making Castle a Women’s Press favorite for the past four years.

YOU COULD WIN A GIRLFIREND’S GETAWAY AND $100 TO PATINA!

If you vote by January 31 you could win a Women’s Press Girlfriends’ Getaway for you and up to 5 friends at Hawks View Cottages and Lodges overlooking the Mississippi River and their own vineyards in Fountain City, WI, just two hours south of the metro area

Please email Meagan@castlebri.com to let us know you voted for Castle and you will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Patina! But wait there’s more. Like us or tell us on Facebook by January 31 and you will be entered twice for the Patina gift card!

Once There Were Castles

The holiday season is quickly approaching. The gift that is on our minds is the book Once There Were Castles. In this book Larry Millet brings back to life the lost mansions of the Twin Cities. Once There Were Castles presents ninety lost mansions and estates, organized by neighborhood and illustrated with photographs and drawings. An absorbing read for Twin Cities residents and a crucial addition to the body of work on the region’s history, Once There Were Castles brings these “ghost mansions” back to life.

Once There Were Castles is a wonderful holiday gift that will be treasured for a lifetime. The books author Larry Millet has spoken several times at Castle Building & Remodeling’s show rooms. Larry is one of our favorite architectural historians in the region. This book is perfect for a history buff or someone that appreciates beautiful homes or is considering building a 45,000 square foot estate.

Come into any Castle Building & Remodeling show rooms and pick up a copy today for only $39.95 or search online for Once There Were Castles.
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Castle Home Tour H9 Provides Insight on Custom Tile

By removing walls and making structural changes, the refrigerator, cooktop/oven, and sink could finally be in the same room! A wet bar was installed near the existing sink location, which is now part of the breakfast nook/mudroom. The two original doors to the dining room were kept in place allowing for the circular flow and traditional symmetry. The custom backsplash tiles above the cooktop influenced the color scheme. Meanwhile, flat panel cabinets from Ikea and Granite countertops were installed throughout. Finally, a powder room was added off the breakfast nook / mudroom.

H9: 3309 Aldrich Ave S

H9: 3309 Aldrich Ave S

This home features a beautiful custom back splash above the range with tile from Clay Squared. Two of the tiles were hand-painted to the homeowner’s request and make this space truly theirs.

H9: 3309 Aldrich Ave S

Custom tiled backsplash by Clay Squared

When you visit this home not only will you learn all about tile but you will also have the opportunity to win custom tile house numbers from Clay Squared. This is a great way to add a personal touch to the exterior of your home from a great local shop! Check out their website to see examples.