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.Noticed a leaky roof from this year's rain or even last winter's snow? Chances are you may have mold accumulating in your attic space. If mold is found, it should be taken care of before winter comes through the Twin Cities again. Here are some tips.
Read More
Your gutters are an important aspect to your home and how it functions. Without gutters, or with broken gutters that do not properly work, many bad things could go wrong with the home.
Read MoreIn the market to save some money? Look into an eco-friendly roofing option that not only will cost you less in the beginning, but can continue to save you money throughout the year.
Read MoreFall is coming closer, that means being able to get your home ready for another Minnesota winter. It doesn't have to take a lot of time to accomplish this either – using these tips, you can get these important seasonal preparation tasks done in an hour or less.
Read More
Being bold and standing out in the neighborhood is something some Minneapolis homeowners may be looking to do. But perhaps you haven't came up with a solution on how exactly to do this. The answer you're looking for might be changing the color of your roof.
Read MoreThere are many benefits to remodeling your home, but balancing cost with priority can be tricky. Two of the most beneficial updates you can give your home in terms of added value and comfort are installing new siding and windows.
Read More
Whether you’re looking to install new windows or upgrade the siding on your St. Paul or Minneapolis area home, you still need a way to pay for it unless you've been saving money ahead of time. These options may help you figure out the best way to pay for exterior remodeling.
Read MoreWhen money’s tight but you know your house needs attention, it can be difficult to pick which home repair to tackle first. If you have problems in any of these four areas, address them before moving on to less important projects.
Read More
One of the most important lines of defense against water damage for your home are your gutters. They redirect water away from your home, and protects your home’s exterior as well as landscaping in the process. They also stop ground erosion and may keep insects out of your basement.
Read MoreMinnesota summers are great for spending time outside, but they’re also ideal for completing those exterior remodeling projects, like replacing your siding, too. When looking at materials for your new siding, take a look at the advantages seamless steel siding can offer you.
Read MoreSubscribe to Quarve Contracting's Blog
