The Edina family who lives in our whole home remodeling project on the Remodelers Showcase is featured as a Real Family in the tour’s official Spring 2017 Guidebook. Organized by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), this 3-day event provides an...
What’s on your wish list for a kitchen? For AMEK’s co-owner Matt Schmidt, the kitchen is a prime space to make clients happy. “It’s the part of the house that gets intricately used, so functionality and appearance are both key,” Matt says. “We ask a lot of questions...
Construction techniques and materials are important considerations when building a new deck according to AMEK Custom Builders’ Co-owner Paul Schmidt. Schmidt was recently featured in the From the Expert section of the April/May 2016 edition of Midwest Home magazine.Q....
Texas is known for big things. AMEK won one of the big national awards at the Evening of Excellence April 8 in Austin, TX. Co-owners Paul, Matt and Andrew Schmidt were there to collect the 2016 Contractor of the Year (CotY) award from the National Association of...
We are out and about again this weekend! We will be in the south Minneapolis neighborhood Saturday for the Home Improvement Fair sponsored by the Southwest Journal. This free event, being held at Burroughs Community School located at 1601 W. 50th St, runs from 10 a.m....
AMEK Custom Builders is proud to have two homes participating in the Spring 2016 Remodelers Showcase. Organized by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), this 3-day event provides homeowners an opportunity to tour the latest trends in home design. March...
An exterior renovation project in Minneapolis recently earned a 2015 Contractor of the Year (CotY) award from the National Association of Remodeling Industry – Minnesota Chapter. The CotY recognizes excellence in remodeling projects.Led by AMEK owner Paul Schmidt and...
Design and budget are the key factors when selecting kitchen or bath countertops according to Matt Schmidt, co-owner and designer for AMEK. Clients usually appreciate specific characteristics of countertop options. AMEK uses all types of materials – glass, concrete,...
Caulking in the fall as part of your winter preparations can protect your home from long-term, internal damage. While caulking isn’t an activity most homeowners look forward to, it can help seal gaps where water and snow can seep in. Caulking should be deliberate and...
AMEK Co-owner Paul Schmidt received the Gold Award October 1 in Chicago from Sal Alfano, Director of Content for Professional Remodeler Magazine. AMEK’s award-winning project was a basement remodel in Chaska. Builders from across the United States who earned top...
Newsflash! AMEK is featured in the recently-released August issue of Modern Builder + Design magazine. You can read about our holistic approach to designing and building new homes as well as for our remodeling projects.AMEK Custom Builder Written by Kecia Bal AMEK...
Asking the right questions is a vital piece of the design process according to AMEK Custom Builders’ owner and designer Matt Schmidt. Matt and the AMEK team weigh out the project options with clients. “We talk with clients about the pros and cons of staying where they...