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.Replacing siding is one of the most popular exterior home improvements, especially with low- maintenance options such as steel. When we think of steel siding, the first image that usually comes to mind is that of either a mass storage facility or a small-town repair shop.
Read MoreAs environmentally-conscious home improvement professionals , we believe in using products and techniques that are ecologically friendly. On practice we endorse is recycling building materials to reduce any impact on the environment. Most used materials can be either recycled or reused.
Read MoreNow that warm weather is coming, upgrading to a new roof might be at the top of your to-do list. Before you spring for a traditional asphalt roof, take a look at what metal roofing has to offer.
Read MoreEveryone knows that if you want to avoid big bills in repair bills, you should regularly maintain your home. Although it often goes overlooked, your roof also needs that attention.
Read MoreFrench doors are romantic and can offer a majestic entry way as well as making a house feel like something out of a movie. However, they can also be an impractical addition to the home, if they’re not manufactured to a high enough standard.
Read MoreThere are always plenty of tasks on your spring to-do list, from cleaning house to readying the yard for the summer growing season. While you’re checking off “inspect the roof” from the list, give your gutters some attention, too.
Read MoreOlder homes have their charm, but they also have their often-long list of needs. Older appliances and components wear out, decor becomes outdated, and often what worked at one point in your family's life is no longer practical.
Read MoreIf you have a mortgage, you probably felt the sting of the market crash. Recently, there’s been talk about a recovery taking place. This article on Bob Vila’s web page gives us a rundown of what’s preventing home values from bouncing back completely. What’s In Store?
Read MoreSteel siding is one of the most exciting exterior home remodeling products to emerge recently. It's durable, it's beautiful, and it's virtually maintenance-free. But it does require a good cleaning once in awhile, because as far as we know, a self-cleaning siding product has yet to hit the market.
Read MoreIf you haven't heard already, Congress reinstated some federal income tax credits for certain home improvements as a part of the recent "fiscal cliff" deal.
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