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.Considering a home improvement project this year? One thing to factor in is whether or not your proposed changes will deliver an increase in the value of your home. Boosting your home's value is important if you're considering about selling it later on down the road.
Read MoreWhen it comes to planning a home improvement project, make sure that you know all about the process and the product that you are going to be purchasing. Find out which is the best material for the needs that you have, which includes your budget and the type of home you have.
Read MoreMinneapolis is known for some harsh winters and wet springs which means that having gutters that actually work is a must. When they are properly installed, they are able to protect the foundation of the home and the overall structure.
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Summer's just a day away, and that means a season of more favorable temps and enjoying the great Minnesota outdoors. But when it comes to the nice weather, you can also expect more home maintenance and improvement scams to be happening throughout the summer.
Read MoreWinter is a tough time for a lot of people, and here in the Minneapolis St. Paul area, this past one was one of the worst. Minnesota winters often bring lot of high winds, freezing cold temperatures, snow, ice and sleet that have to be dealt with.
Read MoreMore and more Minnesota homeowners are looking for green building products for their home remodeling and repair needs. If you're concerned about our environment here in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area and it's time for a new roof, why not consider metal?
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People love metal siding because it's virtually maintenance-free. But that doesn't mean it won't require periodic cleaning. Proper cleaning is important to make sure that your steel siding lasts a long time. It's a good idea to give it a good cleaning every six months.
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Small upgrades on your home can do a lot to boost its value. Just by adding things throughout the home such as windows and doors can bring in a larger return on investment overall and provide you with some of your money.
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This past winter did a number on the roofs of many homes around the Minneapolis St. Paul MN area. While roof repairs were sufficient for most homes, a few of those roofs were in need of total replacement.
Read MoreIf you were to look around your neighborhood at night, think about which houses stand out and why? Which ones are more likely to sell if it were you purchasing them?
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