Murphy Brothers Blog

Tax Savings

April is here!  Spring is here!  This is the season for flowers, birds returning, splashing in puddles (or stomping perhaps, like my 5-yr old boy!) and sunshine.  I say this on March 31st…and it snowed Read More »

Radiant Heating 102: Types of Installation

“Wet” floor installation Methods

Cables or tubing are embedded within a solid floor, either in a thick concrete foundation slab (commonly used in “slab” ranch houses that don’t have basements) or a thin layer of concrete, gypsum, or other material installed on top of a subfloor. If concrete is used and the new floor is not Read More »

Radiant Heating 101

Many of our clients are looking for inexpensive ways to add value to their remodel with an extra, finishing touch.  The focus of this 2 part entry is on radiant floor heating – an add-on that can make a great room even greater!

Radiant Heating 101

In general terms, radiant heating systems (rhs’s) supply heat directly to a floor, walls or ceiling.   RHS’s transfer heat directly from a hot surface to the air, via Read More »

Paint & Fine Finishes

Check out minnesota-painters.com!  This is the new home of Murphy Bros. Paint & Fine Finishes, our own in house paint department.  Anyone looking for painting or prefinishing work can find out more here.  Our paint staff regularly does work for contractors and builders as well as our own clients.  Stop by and take a look.

Remodeling: Is it Worth It?

The $64,000 Question

Many or clients are asking us these days: “Is it worth it?” What they mean is; “How much benefit will I truly receive from investing in my home?” And; “How much is too much?”. The answer to both questions is “it depends”. I’m not being deliberately vague. It is just that what is right for truly depends on your circumstances, lifestyle and “wants/needs” equation. By assessing your Read More »