Believe it or not, there are still a lot of homeowners in the Twin Cities area who don't have gutters on their homes because of the myth that gutters cause ice dam formation.
Read MoreHave you noticed how many older homes around the Twin Cities area have stucco exteriors? Stucco made its appearance in the 1920s as a relatively cheap way to protect a home. What drove this trend? First, it was readily available.
Read MoreWe all seem to be spending more time in our homes these days. Just being there during the day for extended periods may have you scrutinizing things in and around your home.
Read MoreHere in the Minneapolis area our homes take a beating from our sometimes severe weather. In the summer we get hail and thunderstorms with high winds, and in the winter it's bitter cold, ice storms, and massive snow build-up. So what stands between your home and the climate?
Read MoreWe are hearing from a number of our building materials suppliers that prices will be increasing shortly. We're interested in saving Minnesota homeowners money, so we're passing this information on to you.
Read MoreWe live in a society where disposable things seem to be the norm. And while there is a certain convenience attached to use-and-throw-away items, it can lead to unnecessary expense for repeated purchases as well as a negative impact on our natural resources and our environment.
Read MoreHere at our Minneapolis home exterior remodeling company, we LOVE our customers! We recognize that one of the biggest reasons for our success is the support they show us.
Read MoreInterest in rooftop solar panels is rising among homeowners here in the Twin Cities. We've already been a part of several projects where we worked in conjunction with the solar company to coordinate installation of a new metal roof to support the panel array.
Read MoreIt's not unusual to find when we're meeting with prospective customers here in the Twin Cities area to give them on a quote on an exterior remodeling project that they have a number of things on their to-do list.
Read MoreCutting energy use is on many homeowners' minds here in the Twin Cities, regardless of the weather. But the recent hot and humid days (and nights) we've been experiencing may have some of you wanting relief now! Wonder what you can do to spend less on cooling without sacrificing comfort?
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