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.As a licensed Minnesota residential building contractor specializing in energy-efficient exterior home improvements, we realize that having work done on your home is a big investment. That's especially true when you're doing something to the exterior.
Read MoreYes, we've posted numerous articles about how to choose a contractor to remodel your home here in the Minneapolis area - as well as how to avoid the not-so-good ones. But it's been awhile, so we're sharing this information again, because Twin Cities homeowners keep having bad experiences.
Read MoreIf your home has an asphalt roof, chances are you're facing a roof replacement in the near future. At best, if your roof has high quality shingles and it was installed properly and maintained well, it can last 20 years.
Read MoreIn less than two days we'll be moving into a new year and a new decade. And with all the interest on protecting and preserving our planet, it just makes sense that 2020 should be the year that homeowners here in the Twin Cities should be thinking about making changes to their homes.
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Homeowners here in the Twin Cities area usually equate storm damage with seasons that bring tornadoes, hail and heavy wind-driven rains. But the truth is, some serious problems can occur from winter storms that dump a ton of snow and ice on our houses.
Read MoreAfter a fairly cold spell, it has warmed up here in the Twin Cities, but you know that winter is just beginning. And for many homes, that means things are a little uncomfortable as the temperatures drop. Drafts are something you do not want to have to deal with all winter.
Read MoreIf you're planning on replacing your roof in the near future, the first thing you have to think about is what kind of roofing you want. Keep in mind that you don't have to get a new roof that is of the same type you currently have. Many different materials cover the tops of homes and buildings.
Read MorePerhaps you read our recent post on how having seamless steel siding installed on your home here in the Minneapolis area is a wise investment. And maybe now you have some questions about this exceptional siding material.
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Any kind of improvement you make to your home, whether it's interior or exterior, is going to cost you something. But will it be an investment in your home or simply an expense?
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Are you a Minnesota homeowner who is thinking about having solar panels installed on your roof?
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