Serving Duluth, Cloquet and surrounding areas, Worn Stair Home Solutions & Design is a full-service residential contractor specializing in custom homebuilding, unique renovations & concrete flat work
What We Do
We build functional beauty.
Renovation
We transform houses into dream homes...with real budgets. From additions to room overhauls, kitchen and bath remodels to exterior living spaces (patios, decks, gazebos) Worn Stair works hard to exceed expectations, and not budgets.
Restoration
We refresh old ideas, beautifying without corrupting the original: Rustic floor coverings, reclaimed and repurposed materials, exterior remodels, and refinishing.
Working Design
We work to create functional beauty with each project: Integrating unique design elements into mundane living spaces to create environments that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Concrete Flat Work & Dirt Work
We love to pour concrete & play in the dirt! Sidewalks & stoops, patios & aprons, garage & barn floors, and whole house slabs - our team gets excited to get it done right.
Custom Homes
We find great joy in crafting homes shaped by your ideas and lifestyle, and built with integrity and excellence. It is our privilege to work hard to produce quality homes at a great value for each of our clients.
Who We Are
Combining well aged values and fresh ideas, Worn Stair is a growing company dedicated to the art of residential carpentry.
Our Values
- We value hard work
- We value each client
- We value integrity
- We value creativity as art
- We value budgets
Our Promise
- To maintain excellence
- To be professional
- To be relatable
- To be creative
- To be affordable
Our Story
Worn Stair is an active dream and effort to change the way we do “House.” The dream was born some years back as I observed the same bland, even blase` patterns in the residential spaces I was constructing.
Humans absorb surroundings, the environment within which they exist. In Northern Minnesota the majority of our environment is comprised of residential structures, due to the harsh climate. If we absorb our surroundings, what does that do to our distinct nature as humans if our environment is bland? Instead, if structures reflected their occupants individuality, every house would be so unique! It would be a beautiful, inspiring thing, a little glimpse into the persona of each occupant's identity.
In simple words, each residential space would be a work of art.
This was the birth of the Worn Stair dream - to make each project a work of art. The carpenter in me could build it, the creator in me could offer working design (materializing vocalized or visualized designs/dreams), and the entrepreneur could make a brand that just might start an industry shift
- Keith
The Team
The skilled members behind Worn Stair.
Keith Stoltzfus - Founder/Designer
My wife & I have been blessed with three unique and wonderful kids. If I have the privilege of working with you on a project, (and I hope I do,) they are my team.
I am a carpenter by trade, creative by nature & being a servant is my passion. Worn Stair is my dream job where I get to do all three of those things! For more on how I am dreaming and building this passionate business, see Our Story above.
I am a family man, a Jesus lover, a North Shore gawker, a Boundary Waters camper, and a dreamer…until someone tells me to stop. In the happy event that we meet, I'd love to learn a bit about you!
Favorite Coffee: americano with 2 extra shots and a splash of cream
Christopher Stoltzfus - President
Hello!
Life is truly a special and wonderful journey. Not long ago I did not envision I would be doing what I am doing, but the Lord works in amazing ways. He has provided and I am along for the ride! I love what I do, the uniqueness of every project, the wonderful clients we get to interact with on a daily basis, and the great team I work beside. All of these things are true blessings and I look forward to the adventure before me with every new day.
I love learning new things and hearing the counsel of wise individuals. I love spending time with others, whether it be my wonderful partner, my fun friends, or my caring family. I always enjoy enriching my relationships with other people. I find great joy in seeing new sights, and traveling to new areas.
Seeing a meticulously designed project come together for a detailed finished product is such a blessing. I hope that you find a similar joy and fulfillment if we have the opportunity to work with you to bring your project to life!
My Favorite Tool: My Dewalt tool belt, it's the only good tool that Dewalt makes :).
Wyatt Lemke - Superintendent
I've spent over 10 years in the construction industry, where I've had the privilege of working alongside some incredible people—including my dad, who first introduced me to the trade. Over the years, I've built not only projects but also strong relationships, and I take pride in bringing honesty, creativity, and problem-solving to every job.
Outside of work, I'm all about the outdoors. Bow hunting in the fall, ice fishing in the winter, and firing up the grill for my family are some of my favorite ways to spend time. My wife and I are blessed with two awesome kids who keep life exciting and full of laughter.
I'm drawn to modern design and enjoy blending that style into my work and daily life. Friends and colleagues describe me as resourceful, conscientious, and focused—with an athletic, casual approach to everything I do.
Tyler Hackwith - Project Manager/Project Lead
I have been developing the skill of carpentry for over 10 years. I absolutely love transforming a house into a home by partnering with homeowners to curate unique solutions to their spaces. My carpentry specialization is fine interior finishes.
When I am not working, I embrace every moment I can with my wife and 3 wild kiddos. On a Saturday you'd likely spot us on a mountain bike trail, rock climbing, at a festival, or maybe cruising up the North Shore. Any other spare moments are filled with books, board games, many cups of tea, and a house frequently filled with friends.
Favorite Lunch: Philly Cheesesteak
Japeth Kludt - Carpenter
Life is a funny thing, I had no plans to be a carpenter and follow in my father's footsteps, but here I am. Funny enough I must say I do enjoy it. I'm a gamer in my free time and serve as an AV guy for my local church. Someday I would like to be in full time ministry, but for this stage of life I enjoy what I do.
Favorite drink: hot chocolate hands down
Favorite hobby: video games with the boys
Josh Anderson - Carpenter
I grew up working with and around tools and I knew whatever happened in life, I would want to have a job working with my hands. Before I started working for Worn Stair, I worked in a lumber yard for a couple of years. I was wanting something different that I could be serving the Lord as well as putting some of my skills to good use, so here I am! I have a Jeep that I enjoy restoring in my free time, and my fiancé and I teach Sunday School at our church.
I would like to eventually own a Christian construction company of my own wherever my fiancé and I end up.
Favorite drink: coffee.
Favorite hobby: restoring my jeep.