About Robert Collins
Rob Collins serves as President/Owner of Quarve Contracting, a leading home exterior remodeling contractor in the Twin Cities founded in 1983 by Pat Quarve. His background and experience includes leading teams, marketing and strategy development for brands including Pella Windows and Doors, EMCO Storm Doors, Nike, Valvoline and Buffalo Wild Wings. In his personal time, Rob enjoys time with family in the wilderness, working in the woodshop and RV camping.Vinyl siding is an economical choice, and it's very popular, and with good reason. Quality vinyl siding is not the flimsy plastic strips which many homes got finished with in the 70's.
Read MoreOutside of a major kitchen overhaul or an addition, a roof replacement can be one of the biggest improvement projects you are likely to take on.
Read MoreRarely can you get anything of value for nothing; in fact, things that are "cheap" often are, and that's true when it comes to home improvements.
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Keeping your home's market value up is critical these days, as home values plummeted during the housing bust, and while the industry is recovering, gains are slow. There are lots of homes on the market, and protecting your investment should be near the top of your financial management list.
Read MoreThe year 2012 brought with it a lot of change. One of those changes was to the energy codes for new constrution.
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Considering the environment is important in all aspects of home ownership, and it's one of the reasons we are committed to green remodeling products and practices. In addition to green building, recycling and composting can contribute to environmental preservation.
Read MoreAre you noticing more drafts around the home, or are you simply interested in saving money on your monthly energy bills? Your windows may be the problem, but how do you know when it’s time to replace them?
Read MoreSpring is just around the corner, believe it or not. Despite the frigid temps and the snow on the ground, before too long the warmer weather will be upon us.
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Winter’s hit with a vengeance in Minnesota, and the sub-zero highs have closed in this week. As you bundle up, remember keep your pipes warm, too. The best way to avoid an emergency call to your plumber is to take a few proactive tips to prevent frozen pipes.
Read MoreAlthough the question may not be at the top of your list when considering a home improvement project, taking cost vs. improved home value may be a factor in your decision.
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