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.An item that should be on every homeowner's exterior fall maintenance list is gutter clean-out. Gutters are one of the most important aspects of a roof. A good rain handling system is necessary to remove the water away from the home so it doesn't end up in the house.
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Home improvements done properly and according to building code can improve both the value of your home as well as your enjoyment of it. But if it's done wrong, it can mean trouble and unnecessary expense.
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The leaves falling from the trees are a reminder that another Minnesota winter is just around the corner. With winter come winds, snow and weather that may make your roof less than perfect. Last winter here in the Minneapolis St.
Read MoreDo-it-yourself projects have become quite popular when it comes to things that need to be done around the home. It doesn't matter if it is a big or small project, you want it done and it doesn't matter if you have to be the one to do it.
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Thinking about getting a new roof this fall so your home is protected before another harsh Minnesota winter hits the Twin Cities? When it comes to putting on a whole new roof to your home, it can be a big investment to make.
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Sooner or later, everyone who owns a house has to deal with the problem of pests. For many, that means bugs. However, pests can be just about any small animal - from squirrels to raccoons and bats.
Read MoreIf you're like most Minnesota homeowners, your house is the biggest investment you'll ever make. And it's your personal castle. Your home says a lot about you and what you want out of life.
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Rotting soffits are a problem for many Twin Cities area homeowners. Have you looked at your home's soffits lately? Do you even know where the soffits are? The soffit is a board that bridges the gap between a home's siding and the roof line.
Read MoreYou may have heard about one of the hottest products in exterior home improvement - the metal roof. Perhaps you've even considered one for your home but you're just not sure if it's the best choice for you and your house.
Read MoreWith winter having lasted more than half a year, many homeowners around the Minneapolis and St. Paul MN metro area are scrambling to get in their planned home improvement projects while the weather is still nice.
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