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.It's time for fall home maintenance, a necessary task in keeping your home secure and protected. Upkeep and inspection of your rain-handling system should be done at this time. The downspouts and gutters of your home work hard to protect the outside of the home from moisture.
Read MoreAlways make sure to follow directions when it comes to roofing repairs and maintenance. Part of roof upkeep is regular inspections. They should be done annually, which means you will be able to weed out any problems that you might come across before major damage occurs.
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One of the main reasons people in Minneapolis and St. Paul replace their windows is to improve energy efficiency. Older homes usually have single-pane glass windows, and choosing a window with double-pane glass is a substantial improvement.
Read MoreAre you house shopping? When it comes time to buy a home, especially your first one, you will end up getting caught up in a lot of emotion and excitement due to the anticipation of home ownership.
Read MoreThere is nothing more important that a home's exterior for protection, beauty and even longevity. The siding and roof of a home do more than provide a structure – they are the most important parts to your home's energy-efficiency, comfort and style.
Read MoreIf you've already read Part 1 of this series, you should have an idea of some of the home maintenance myths that are out there. Be aware of some of the items throughout your home that seem to require minimum to no maintenance at all - this is a big myth.
Read MoreFall means many things - the end of the State Fair, the start of school, and then there's home maintenance. Do you know what you need to do to keep your home in good shape?
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By just cleaning your siding, you are able to prevent any costly repairs and also add value to the home. You can have trouble free siding if you give it regular maintenance and proper care.
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When it comes to the rebound throughout the housing market in Minnesota, a lot of homeowners are opening their wallets to investing in renovations throughout their homes to improve the value of resale in the increasing market.
Read MoreWhen it comes to roofing, numerous homeowners believe that asphalt is the way to go when it comes to being the most inexpensive material. It is when it comes to the up-front cost, but it is not the best to hold up through the severe weather we get here in the Twin Cities.
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