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 the weather turns cooler, we're getting calls from homeowners around the Twin Cities metro area who are concerned about getting their homes ready for winter. Often, one of the best things you can do in terms of making your home more comfortable in cold weather is to replace your old windows.
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For those who own homes here in the Twin Cities area, choosing the right exterior materials is crucial to making sure their investment is protected. That means selecting the right roofing. Our recommendation? Metal roofing. Metal roofing is quickly becoming the top choice for homes.
Read MoreNo matter what the season, there is always is some maintenance that needs to be done on your home. Milder weather is the best time tackle the outside. Early fall here here in the Twin Cities finds many for homeowners tackling exterior maintenance such as gutter clean-out and window washing.
Read MoreAs we move into fall and the weather is turning cool, we're helping homeowners around the Twin Cities get their homes prepared for the seasons ahead. One thing that should be on your list is evaluating your exterior doors, especially your front door.
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Now that the weather here in the Minneapolis area is turning cooler, it's clear that fall isn't far off. Now is a good time to get started on exterior home maintenance to get your home ready for the cold seasons ahead. And on that list - in addition to gutter clean-out - should be window cleaning.
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Whenever you are making changes or adding upgrades to your home here in the Minneapolis area, it's wise to think in terms of your project being an investment.
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Here in the Minneapolis area we're fortunate to have all kinds of beautiful birds. But some of those birds can be more annoying that others. The woodpecker is a prime example. And it's because of more than just that incessant tap-tap-tap that can wake you at dawn. They can actually damage siding.
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Depending on the type of material your home's roof is made of, that roof may be able to last 25 to 50 years, or sometimes even more. But being aware of what things can cause damage and how to handle it can go a long way toward making sure that roof lasts at least as long as it is intended to.
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With all the rain we've had here in the Twin Cities metro area and western Wisconsin, gutters on homes in our area have been getting a workout. And it won't be long before the trees start shedding leaves, putting an even bigger burden on those very necessary water handlers.
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When you're shopping for new siding for your home here in the Minneapolis area, are you thinking about its energy efficiency? We've found that this is one characteristic of a siding material that homeowners often overlook. Energy efficiency in siding? Really?
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