As a licensed Minnesota home remodeling contractor, we have yet to meet with a homeowner who doesn't have a list of things they would like to do to their home. Remodeling or improving a house can take many forms. Perhaps you just want to change the paint color of your living room.
Read MoreWe're smack dab in the middle of one of the hottest summers the Twin Cities area has seen in awhile, and many of the Minnesota homeowners we talk with are looking for ways to save energy while keeping their homes cooler in weather like this.
Read MoreOver a year ago after owners Pat & Julie Quarve returned from the Metal Roofing Summit in Ohio, we interviewed Pat about his thoughts on metal roofing and why he recommends it for homes in Minnesota, especially those here in the Twin Cities.
Read MoreSummer storm season is upon us. We've already had a few thunderstorms that have produced massive amounts of rain, with flooding in some areas. And though we haven't seen weather that's produced large hailstones, you know it's coming.
Read MoreAs a Minnesota exterior home improvement contractor, part of our job in working with prospective customers is to help them make choices that will maximize return on investment, protect their homes for the long run, and make changes that add to the value of their homes as well as cut their energy usage. That's a tall order, we know. But many of the things that we
Read MoreYou've probably noticed that severe weather is hitting many parts of the country this season, especially in the Midwest. If you're thinking about replacing the siding on your home here in the Minneapolis and St.
Read MoreThe St. Paul area has a variety of neighborhoods - some new developments, some aging homes, and some in between that just need a little help to restore their original glory.
Read MoreOften as we first talk about metal roofing with potential customers here in the Minneapolis area, we've found that some of them still have the mind picture of those gray ridged roofs that are typical of barns and pole buildings. First of all, that's not the type of metal roofing we install.
Read MoreWhen people ask us for recommendations for siding their homes here in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, our first choice is seamless steel siding. Most homeowners are familiar with the old standbys - vinyl, LP SmartSide®, wood, and even fiber cement siding (a/k/a Hardie board).
Read MoreIf you own a home here in Minnesota for any length of time, chances are that sooner or later you're going to need a roof replacement. It's something most homeowners have to deal with. Even those who have a home for only a few years may need to have it replaced in order to sell it.
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