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.If you’re not using the help of a professional consultant, you’re probably using resources like friends and family, Yelp, Better Business Bureau, Diamond Certified, and Angie’s List. There are many others, but these are the most used.
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You'll notice this map has lots of blue points on it. That's because Quarve Contracting has lots of satisfied steel siding customers, and each one of these blue flags is an address you can drive by and check out for yourself how beautiful seamless steel siding can be.
Read MoreHome improvements can be costly, but when they increase your energy efficiency, you may be able to offset the expense with tax credits. In Leslie Mann’s article here, she outlines some of the requirements and credits available for common renovations.
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Selected KasselWood colors - Photo courtesy of Kassel & Irons We could tell you all we wanted about how attractive metal residential roofing is, but nothing can compare with actually seeing what it looks like on a real home, not just a sample for a display or a picture in a catalog.
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Siding has many jobs to do, from bringing your style to your home’s appearance to protecting the building from the elements. Eventually, it’s time to replace your siding , and these are the signs to watch out for.
Read MoreEvery time you go shopping, you probably notice several products that tout themselves as being “green” or “good for the environment”. How can you tell which claims are genuine and which aren’t?
Read MoreIf you've started your spring cleaning indoors, you may have noticed some stains on your ceilings that weren't there last fall. Did you know that these stains cause the most concern for home inspectors? If you're buying a home, you should pay close attention to the ceilings for telltale stains.
Read MoreChoosing a new roof is a big decision,for any homeowner, but springing for a metal roof can be intimidating, if you don’t know how you’ll benefit. We realize the price of metal roofing is higher up front than other options, but the advantage it offers makes it well worth the expense.
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Courtesy "Remodeler Magazine" We don't like to toot our own horn, but sometimes the news is so encouraging that we just have to share it. Recently Remodeling Magazine named Quarve Contracting to its "Big 50" top contractors for 2013.
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In our last post we shared some tips for getting you on your way to a successful home improvement project. If you've gone through all the steps, by now you're ready to meet with a prospective contractor. You may even consider interviewing more than one.
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