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.
Conserving energy wherever possible is a good practice if you want to live a more environmentally-responsible lifestyle, but with today's increasing utility costs, it also makes good financial sense.
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There is a growing awareness among homeowners of the need to improve the environmental friendliness of their lifestyles, and part of that means including use of more natural materials in their homes.
Read MoreNo longer exclusively confined to agricultural applications and pole barns, metal roofs are fast becoming one of the most popular residential roofing choices. Here are answers to the most common questions you may have about this green roofing solution. 1.
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If you've got ice dams repeatedly building up, year after year, you may have heard that better circulation in your attic will help, and so you're contemplating putting in an attic fan, or upgrading the one you've got to a more powerful model.
Read MoreThe New Year brings with it the desire to get going with that remodeling project you’ve wanted to tackle. However, you can start out with these inexpensive, but very useful organization projects to get yourself prepared for the bigger goals.
Read MoreThe best way to manage repair bills is to avoid them in the first place. There’s no better time for home maintenance than during spring cleaning.
Read MoreLoose, curled, or missing shingles should never be ignored. Any form of roof damage means the protective covering over your home has been compromised and could let in moisture, insects, or rodents.
Read MoreHurricane Sandy was a huge, ill-timed storm, which caused a great deal of damage and strife. Although it's sad that anyone had to suffer through it, it did highlight some key factors for being prepared for natural disasters.
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Environmentally-friendly roofing is quickly becoming a major housing trend, and there are a number of options which can help reduce your energy use, cut your maintenance needs, and are made of natural and sustainable materials. The terra cotta tile falls into this category.
Read MorePart of your job as a homeowner is to keep the house in the best shape possible. It makes it more enjoyable to live in, enhances its appearance, and protects is value. One of the most important things to address is preventing water damage.
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