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NatureWise Chem-Dry

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NatureWise Chem-Dry

4.92(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

TESTED AND PROVEN to remove 98% of dust mites and allergens from your carpet and upholstery! Our cleaning solution is SO SAFE YOU CAN DRINK IT. NatureWise Chem-Dry's green-certified cleaning process is non-toxic and completely safe for kids and pets. We use 80% LESS water than steam cleaners, so your carpets dry in hours, not days. Owners Paula and Eric are committed to providing the highest level of service. No job is too small or too large. We offer flexible hours including Saturday morning appointments. Ask about our Complete Green Cleaning!

"The two cleaners were very professional, quick and did a great job with the carpet. I have pets, so the carpets needed a good cleaning. I would definitely recommend this company and am thinking about hiring them to clean some furniture."

Julie D on November 2019

TESTED AND PROVEN to remove 98% of dust mites and allergens from your carpet and upholstery! Our cleaning solution is SO SAFE YOU CAN DRINK IT. NatureWise Chem-Dry's green-certified cleaning process is non-toxic and completely safe for kids and pets. We use 80% LESS water than steam cleaners, so your carpets dry in hours, not days. Owners Paula and Eric are committed to providing the highest level of service. No job is too small or too large. We offer flexible hours including Saturday morning appointments. Ask about our Complete Green Cleaning!

"The two cleaners were very professional, quick and did a great job with the carpet. I have pets, so the carpets needed a good cleaning. I would definitely recommend this company and am thinking about hiring them to clean some furniture."

Julie D on November 2019


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Home Transformations Inc

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Home Transformations Inc

4.91(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

My name is Kurt Meyer and I want to welcome you to Home Transformations, Inc., a house painting company relentlessly devoted to our customers’ satisfaction. I know that your time is precious and I want to thank you for stopping in for a visit. The purpose of this website is to offer you the kind of information that will make your stop worthwhile. There are many house painting companies in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area and you may be wondering what makes Home Transformations, Inc. different from many of the others. Refers carpentry work to licensed carpenters.

"Amazing experience. Everything from getting the very detailed bid from Kurt so we were clear on what to expect, to the crew that painted our house, was excellent. Communication with Clider the crew leader on what was going to be happening each day was great and it really all went as planned. They were helpful in choosing stain and paint colors too which I really appreciated. Everyone on the team was experienced and meticulous. They spent a lot of time prepping, which makes for a great paint job. I would say they went above and beyond. The work site was always cleaned up at the end of the day and everyone was very respectful. They also have a parternship with a great carpenter who came first and replaced some rotten trim. The house looks so beautiful, we are really pleased. Highly recommend Home Transformations."

Christine L on October 2025

My name is Kurt Meyer and I want to welcome you to Home Transformations, Inc., a house painting company relentlessly devoted to our customers’ satisfaction. I know that your time is precious and I want to thank you for stopping in for a visit. The purpose of this website is to offer you the kind of information that will make your stop worthwhile. There are many house painting companies in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area and you may be wondering what makes Home Transformations, Inc. different from many of the others. Refers carpentry work to licensed carpenters.

"Amazing experience. Everything from getting the very detailed bid from Kurt so we were clear on what to expect, to the crew that painted our house, was excellent. Communication with Clider the crew leader on what was going to be happening each day was great and it really all went as planned. They were helpful in choosing stain and paint colors too which I really appreciated. Everyone on the team was experienced and meticulous. They spent a lot of time prepping, which makes for a great paint job. I would say they went above and beyond. The work site was always cleaned up at the end of the day and everyone was very respectful. They also have a parternship with a great carpenter who came first and replaced some rotten trim. The house looks so beautiful, we are really pleased. Highly recommend Home Transformations."

Christine L on October 2025


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Hansen's Custom Countertop Services Inc

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Hansen's Custom Countertop Services Inc

4.92(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hansen's is a second generation, family owned and operated business that's been servicing the Twin City area for over four decades. Almost two decades at our current location. At Hansen's, we stake our reputation on EVERY job we do! We put our hands-on experience and years of integrity into each and every project, guaranteed! At Hansen's, you can be assured that all your design needs and desires will be handled with the careful attention to detail that your project deserves! Our full display showroom will let you see our full range of products and manufacturers. Although a professional, on-site measure is included in every top we install, most jobs can be bid in our showroom with even the roughest overview sketch and some approximate measurements. Like many family business our size, our showroom is not staffed full time. Our showroom hours are flexible and we encourage you to give us a call to set up a convenient appointment. Most times you'll find that just calling ahead will get you straight in to visit us. Unlike many countertop suppliers, at Hansen's you can be assured of the latest and most advanced tools and fabrication technology that keeps us at the forefront in an ever changing countertop industry. Let us show you how to achieve affordable pricing without sacrificing quality or selection! Your trust is the very first thing we build and we believe that nobody is better suited to handle your project from sketch and product selection all the way to the finished product. You've waited long enough to get the kitchen you deserve. Let all of us at Hansen's help build that dream kitchen for you! We use a licensed plumber for all projects that require plumbing - (plumbing licensing information available on request) Because we provide so many different options in countertop surfaces, certain products require the use of subcontractors. Rest assured that every professional that we use are the same people who've helped us build our rock solid reputation...

"Troy was so helpful and knowledgeable. Helped us save thousands with our kitchen countertop remodel and I couldn't be more pleased with how it all turned out."

erica D on October 2021

Hansen's is a second generation, family owned and operated business that's been servicing the Twin City area for over four decades. Almost two decades at our current location. At Hansen's, we stake our reputation on EVERY job we do! We put our hands-on experience and years of integrity into each and every project, guaranteed! At Hansen's, you can be assured that all your design needs and desires will be handled with the careful attention to detail that your project deserves! Our full display showroom will let you see our full range of products and manufacturers. Although a professional, on-site measure is included in every top we install, most jobs can be bid in our showroom with even the roughest overview sketch and some approximate measurements. Like many family business our size, our showroom is not staffed full time. Our showroom hours are flexible and we encourage you to give us a call to set up a convenient appointment. Most times you'll find that just calling ahead will get you straight in to visit us. Unlike many countertop suppliers, at Hansen's you can be assured of the latest and most advanced tools and fabrication technology that keeps us at the forefront in an ever changing countertop industry. Let us show you how to achieve affordable pricing without sacrificing quality or selection! Your trust is the very first thing we build and we believe that nobody is better suited to handle your project from sketch and product selection all the way to the finished product. You've waited long enough to get the kitchen you deserve. Let all of us at Hansen's help build that dream kitchen for you! We use a licensed plumber for all projects that require plumbing - (plumbing licensing information available on request) Because we provide so many different options in countertop surfaces, certain products require the use of subcontractors. Rest assured that every professional that we use are the same people who've helped us build our rock solid reputation...

"Troy was so helpful and knowledgeable. Helped us save thousands with our kitchen countertop remodel and I couldn't be more pleased with how it all turned out."

erica D on October 2021


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B & R Hardwood & Tile

4.90(
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B & R Hardwood & Tile

4.90(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

B&R Hardwood and Tile has been providing leading edge residential remodeling services to the Twin Cities and greater metro areas for over 20 years. We provide Kitchen, Bathroom and living space design along with customizing your flooring project. Our personal management approach and flair for creativity is what we feel sets us apart from our competitors. We take personal pride in customer service and manage every project with great care. Our high quality products and workmanship is guaranteed at affordable pricing. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Additional e-mail - [email protected], [email protected].

"Great! Excellent work."

john p on August 2022

B&R Hardwood and Tile has been providing leading edge residential remodeling services to the Twin Cities and greater metro areas for over 20 years. We provide Kitchen, Bathroom and living space design along with customizing your flooring project. Our personal management approach and flair for creativity is what we feel sets us apart from our competitors. We take personal pride in customer service and manage every project with great care. Our high quality products and workmanship is guaranteed at affordable pricing. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Additional e-mail - [email protected], [email protected].

"Great! Excellent work."

john p on August 2022


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Twin Cities Furnace Cleaning Inc

4.80(
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Twin Cities Furnace Cleaning Inc

4.80(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Twin Cities Furnace Cleaning! We're a highly-rated local HVAC cleaning company based out of the Twin Cities, offering ​a wide array of residential HVAC cleaning services to the Metro, East-Central MN, and West-Central Wisconsin. Our technicians use powerful, state-of-the-art equipment and each have over 15 years of experience in the industry. To us, there's more to HVAC cleaning than just selling a service for profit, and we don't rely on gimmicks and flashy "deals" to generate business. We operate on the mission of helping Minnesota homeowners make the most informed decisions they can to maintain a healthy home environment.

"Great job!"

Erik B on October 2019

Welcome to Twin Cities Furnace Cleaning! We're a highly-rated local HVAC cleaning company based out of the Twin Cities, offering ​a wide array of residential HVAC cleaning services to the Metro, East-Central MN, and West-Central Wisconsin. Our technicians use powerful, state-of-the-art equipment and each have over 15 years of experience in the industry. To us, there's more to HVAC cleaning than just selling a service for profit, and we don't rely on gimmicks and flashy "deals" to generate business. We operate on the mission of helping Minnesota homeowners make the most informed decisions they can to maintain a healthy home environment.

"Great job!"

Erik B on October 2019


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KAL'S PLUMBING Company

4.93(
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KAL'S PLUMBING Company

4.93(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sales and installation of Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Toilets and complete Bathroom Remodeling. Residential Plumbing Repairs and drain cleaning. We travel throughout the northwest suburbs (763 area code) Celebrating 50 years and 3 generations. www.kalsplumbing.com [email protected]

"I have had Kal's Plumbing out numerous times for different projects. Their work is always excellent. They are very friendly and punctual. They protect surrounding areas while doing the work, and priced right. They're the best in town."

Wayne M on March 2022

Sales and installation of Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Toilets and complete Bathroom Remodeling. Residential Plumbing Repairs and drain cleaning. We travel throughout the northwest suburbs (763 area code) Celebrating 50 years and 3 generations. www.kalsplumbing.com [email protected]

"I have had Kal's Plumbing out numerous times for different projects. Their work is always excellent. They are very friendly and punctual. They protect surrounding areas while doing the work, and priced right. They're the best in town."

Wayne M on March 2022


"Kelly and his helper did a great job installing our tile! We had approximately 400 square feet installed and it looks awesome. We were trying to get our floor completed before Christmas and Kelly was able to get it done. Thank you very much!!!"

Gary S on February 2018

Additional svc area: stearns county & portions of wright county.

"Kelly and his helper did a great job installing our tile! We had approximately 400 square feet installed and it looks awesome. We were trying to get our floor completed before Christmas and Kelly was able to get it done. Thank you very much!!!"

Gary S on February 2018


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RAPID REGROUT

4.90(
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RAPID REGROUT

4.90(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

For more than a decade Rapid Regrout has specialized in the installation and aftermarket care of tile and grout. We are a family owned custom kitchen and bathroom tile installer and regrouting contractor offering on site consultations and tile design services for both home and commercial improvement projects. Kitchen and bathroom tile installations are the creative part of our business. Our success comes from working closely with our clients by listening to your design needs and working with you to meet your goals. We do not use subs and charges are determined by the job.

"wonderful job"

Charles C on June 2019

For more than a decade Rapid Regrout has specialized in the installation and aftermarket care of tile and grout. We are a family owned custom kitchen and bathroom tile installer and regrouting contractor offering on site consultations and tile design services for both home and commercial improvement projects. Kitchen and bathroom tile installations are the creative part of our business. Our success comes from working closely with our clients by listening to your design needs and working with you to meet your goals. We do not use subs and charges are determined by the job.

"wonderful job"

Charles C on June 2019


Silestone Guys

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Silestone Guys

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a father and son business, with more than 37 years combined experience working exclusively with Silestone. We have the most Silestone installation experience in the Midwest! We also sell, measure and install: LG Viatera, Hanstone, Vicostone, Qquartz www.AnchorCountertops.com We serve central Minnesota, and western Wisconsin with custom countertop installations for home remodels, new construction, and office/commercial applications. We handle all the sales, measurements, and installations. No middle man! You will deal with the same person from start to finish. We are Certified Silestone Installers (CSI). We are proud of our family business, and will go the extra mile to make sure your every expectaion is met or exceeded!

"Great. Very pleased with result and service. Counters look fantastic. First contacted Mitch for samples. Mitch left sample case for me to choose from and picked case back up in about a week. Returned to house to measure and suggest ideas for maximizing counter space and seam location. Came up with excellent solution for incorporating shelving and emailed two options. Provided a line-item quote. Helped us select an undermount sink. Removed old materials and installed new items. Very professional and friendly. Provided care instructions for counter upon completion of job."

Jody M on January 2018

We are a father and son business, with more than 37 years combined experience working exclusively with Silestone. We have the most Silestone installation experience in the Midwest! We also sell, measure and install: LG Viatera, Hanstone, Vicostone, Qquartz www.AnchorCountertops.com We serve central Minnesota, and western Wisconsin with custom countertop installations for home remodels, new construction, and office/commercial applications. We handle all the sales, measurements, and installations. No middle man! You will deal with the same person from start to finish. We are Certified Silestone Installers (CSI). We are proud of our family business, and will go the extra mile to make sure your every expectaion is met or exceeded!

"Great. Very pleased with result and service. Counters look fantastic. First contacted Mitch for samples. Mitch left sample case for me to choose from and picked case back up in about a week. Returned to house to measure and suggest ideas for maximizing counter space and seam location. Came up with excellent solution for incorporating shelving and emailed two options. Provided a line-item quote. Helped us select an undermount sink. Removed old materials and installed new items. Very professional and friendly. Provided care instructions for counter upon completion of job."

Jody M on January 2018


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Bloomington Carpet One

4.87(
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Bloomington Carpet One

4.87(
171
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Free Measures and In-home design consultations - always!!! We're your locally owned flooring experts! We have been in business since 1989 and have performed over 95,000 installations! Thank you for considering our store as a source for all of your flooring needs. After you have finished exploring our profile, I hope that you will pay us a visit. New floors can completely transform a room and we have many of the best products available! Whether for your home or business, we have a professional staff dedicated to helping you find the floor solutions that will work for you. Of course, please feel free to call us at our number below - we would be happy to help you! Enjoy your shopping experience! Introducing our new Shop at Home division for those who would like us to come to you instead of driving to our showroom! Click here to schedule an online appointment - www.carpetoneshopathome.com or call us at 952-697-3000 to book.

"This is the third home that I’ve had flooring provided by Bloomington Carpet One. They do a phenomenal job start to finish. I am so grateful to have found them and will never use anyone else when it comes to flooring."

Marcia M on May 2022

Free Measures and In-home design consultations - always!!! We're your locally owned flooring experts! We have been in business since 1989 and have performed over 95,000 installations! Thank you for considering our store as a source for all of your flooring needs. After you have finished exploring our profile, I hope that you will pay us a visit. New floors can completely transform a room and we have many of the best products available! Whether for your home or business, we have a professional staff dedicated to helping you find the floor solutions that will work for you. Of course, please feel free to call us at our number below - we would be happy to help you! Enjoy your shopping experience! Introducing our new Shop at Home division for those who would like us to come to you instead of driving to our showroom! Click here to schedule an online appointment - www.carpetoneshopathome.com or call us at 952-697-3000 to book.

"This is the third home that I’ve had flooring provided by Bloomington Carpet One. They do a phenomenal job start to finish. I am so grateful to have found them and will never use anyone else when it comes to flooring."

Marcia M on May 2022

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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts

The best way to save money on countertop installation is to choose an affordable material. For example, if you have a busy kitchen and need durability, choose a more affordable but lasting material like granite countertops. Likewise, if you don't use your countertops often, you can use a softer material that costs less than more sturdy ones. 

Another way to cut costs is to remove and dispose of the existing countertops yourself, if possible. That way, countertop installers can get straight to placing the new feature, reducing labor costs.

Rounded countertop edges, like bullnose or eased edges, are the least likely to chip. Their smooth, curved design helps distribute impact more evenly, unlike sharp corners, which often take the brunt of a hit. Also, unlike pointed edges, rounded edges won't snag on material like dishcloths or clothing.

You can put hot pans on porcelain countertops. Porcelain is highly resistant to heat—it’s manufactured at around 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can withstand a ton of heat without cracking or damaging. Even though the high heat is a plus, you should still be cautious when putting hot surfaces on porcelain countertops.

You should use glue and screws when installing butcher block countertops. Opt for a construction adhesive or wood glue applied along the top edge of your base cabinets. For added strength, install support brackets on the base cabinets, then secure your countertop with screws. Make sure you only tighten the screws to the point where the butcher block is snug against the cabinet and don’t overtighten.

Most homebuyers value standard counter height (34–36 inches) over bar height (40–42 inches).

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