New Leaf Restorations

🏡✨ **Preserving Character: A Tudor Revival, Reimagined** ✨🏡
This early-century Tudor home had its original charm covered up literally. Metal-wrapped battens masked the history underneath, but when we removed them, we uncovered both **beautiful original details** and **serious water damage**

To bring it back to life:
✅ We removed the metal wrap and replaced deteriorated sheathing
✅ Milled new wood battens onsite to match the original profiles
✅ Painted soffits and fascia to tie it all together

Ready to start your summer project? Fill out our estimate form today:
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🛠️ Got a project you’ve been putting off? Let’s take care of it. 🏡

Whether it’s cracked siding, soft spots in the porch, or that musty basement you’ve been avoiding — we’re the team to call. At New Leaf Restorations, we specialize in fixing the little issues before they become big, expensive ones.

Summer is the perfect time to get it done — and we’ll work around your schedule to make it easy.

✅ Expert rot repair, painting, restoration & more
✅ Quick, clean, and done right the first time
✅ Now booking summer projects — don’t wait!
✅ Just fill out our quick estimate form and we’ll take it from there

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Imagine your project done your way — at the most convenient time for you.

Ps: Scroll through and check out these projects that could use some TLC.
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Top 3 Most Common Areas for Rot in Historic Homes 🏡

Wood rot is sneaky — especially in older homes — but spotting it early can save your home’s original charm and your wallet. At New Leaf Restorations, we specialize in rot repair for Minneapolis and St. Paul’s most beloved historic homes.
Here are the top spots we see rot take hold:

🛠️Soffits & fascia boards
🛠️Window sills & trim
🛠️ Porch columns & entry details

Think your home might have some hidden damage?

Read the full blog + get our tips for catching it early:

https://www.newleafrestorations.com/blog/top-3-most-common-areas-for-rot-in-historic-homes

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Common Areas for Rot in Historic Homes — New Leaf Restorations By New Leaf Restorations | Minneapolis–St. Paul When it comes to preserving a historic home, few things sneak up faster — or do more damage — than wood rot . Here in Minnesota, our freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and summer humidity all take a toll on aging materials. At New Leaf Rest

🏡✨ Siding glow-up, incoming!

These gables were once covered in tar paper shingles (yep… really), with rot and pest damage hiding underneath.

We stripped it back to the bones and rebuilt with historically accurate cedar shakes—a timeless look that’s also built to last. 💪🌲

This kind of detail matters. It’s what keeps historic homes looking like historic homes—not just old ones.

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Swipe to see the transformation! 📸 This classic Colonial entry in St. Paul’s Highland neighborhood had seen better days — with rot and peeling paint stealing the spotlight. Our skilled carpenters replaced the door sill and repaired the rot, then our in-house painter delivered a flawless finish.

✅ Scraped & prepped with oil primer
✅ Wood-patched + peel bond primer
✅ Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration for lasting protection
✅ Small project, big curb appeal impact!

These are the kinds of details that bring historic homes back to life — one entryway at a time.

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When rot threatened this charming home’s front entry, we rolled up our sleeves and got creative! 💪

✅ Replaced compromised door sill
✅ Found an innovative solution to preserve the historic character
✅ No custom millwork needed - smart problem-solving saves the day!

The best part? Our amazing homeowner is taking on the painting themselves. We love clients who jump in to put the finishing touches on their project! 🎨

Nothing beats the satisfaction of breathing new life into these beautiful historic homes while honoring their original charm.

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Merrick Reeder

🤝✨ Partner Spotlight: Hage Concrete ✨
We love teaming up with skilled local professionals who share our commitment to quality — and that’s exactly what we get with Hage Concrete Works out of Minneapolis. On this recent project, their crew handled critical post and footing repairs with precision and care, ensuring our carpentry work had the rock-solid base it needed.

To keep things moving, we braced the roof structure so Hage could safely install the new concrete step. Once the concrete was cured, we came back to rebuild, restore, and finish everything off with a fresh coat of paint. That’s the kind of teamwork it takes to deliver lasting results — especially on historic homes that deserve nothing less.

Expert concrete work from a trusted local partner
Seamless collaboration to support precision carpentry.

Reinforcing the structure, preserving the story
Big thanks to the team at Hage — we’re proud to build strong homes and strong partnerships.

Merrick Reeder
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📸 Watch It Grow: Addition Progression 🏗️✨

This home felt a little too cozy for a big, busy family — so we built out a full side addition to give them the space they truly needed. With large windows and a sliding patio door, the new space is filled with light. We even relocated and reused an existing window to preserve symmetry in the bedrooms, and carried over the deep soffits for a seamless exterior look.

Swipe through to see this transformation take shape — we were all pleasantly surprised just how much room this added!

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🔧✨ From Flooded to Fabulous ✨🏡

Sometimes disaster is the first step toward renewal. After a sink failure flooded this kitchen and basement, we stepped in to help the homeowner navigate the insurance process and fight for the coverage they deserved. What started as a stressful situation turned into a stunning transformation — complete with custom cabinets, a herringbone tile backsplash, engineered wood flooring, and a fresh paint job.

Now? The kitchen looks even better than before — and the homeowner couldn’t be happier.

Joe Newsom Merrick Reeder

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In St. Paul, MN, we joined forces on a meticulous restoration of a historic home's gable. Our team at New Leaf Restorations removed the aged shakes and replaced them with new ones, matching the original color and style to maintain the home's character.

A standout feature of this project was the custom arched metalwork. Collaborating closely with our friends at , a precise template for the arched metal was born, resulting in a piece that seamlessly blends functionality with artistry. The outcome is nothing short of magazine-worthy—a testament to the power of skilled craftsmanship and collaboration. Together, we're not just restoring homes; we're enhancing the architectural beauty and history of our neighborhoods.
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