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2026 Pros
The following industry experts were available for free consultations at the 2026 West Metro Home Remodeling Fair. Come to the Fair prepared with photos or sketches and to ask questions specific to your home or yard.
- Acacia Architects – Jeremiah Battles, AIA, will be offering consultation on architecture and design. He works on all types of projects, both large and small – anything from new homes to kitchen and bath remodels in existing homes. He also works on cabins and other specialty outbuildings such as detached garage studios, accessory dwelling units, saunas and anything else you can dream of.
- Bluestem Remodeling will provide information on the full-service and customized design build process, focusing on strong collaboration and close communication with homeowners. The Bluestem team has been delivering high-quality, high-value projects for over 20 years and is passionate about creating great remodeling experiences for Twin Cities homeowners.
- EJ Hansen – Eric Hansen, AIA, has provided residential design for renovation and new homes, cabins, Accessible Dwelling Units’s, garages, interior design, cabinetry for over 28 years. He’ll provide professional and practical advice for architectural, cabinetry, lighting, furniture, landscaping and interior design.
- Lakeside Decking – brings over 20 years of experience to the art of designing and building custom decks and outdoor living spaces. Guided by the “4 C’s” – Communication, Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Community, Nick Mabin will help you start to design a solution for your outdoor spaces.
- New Spaces Design-Build-Remodel – is an award-winning firm that transforms entire homes, from kitchens and bathrooms to basements, offices, additions, exteriors, and whole-house renovations. Their process emphasizes clarity, craftsmanship, and transparent communication, making home improvement approachable and reliable.
- OA Design + Build + Architecture – Michael Anschel, of award-winning OA Design+Build+Architecture, will be on hand to help match the architecture and characteristics of your existing home for any major remodeling project, building science and to answer your green building questions.
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