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.You would think that most home builders who be proud of their handiwork and be happy to show it off.
Read MoreWhile most outdoor home maintenance and improvement projects get put on hold over the winter, there are some outdoor areas that require attention year-round. Old Man Winter hasn't taken any time off this year, and you may find that he's left behind some things for you to attend to.
Read MoreEven though it may not look like it right now, spring is just around the corner. We're heading into home and garden show season, so remodeling and repair weather can't be far behind.
Read MoreOne of the hot trends in home improvement these days is fiber cement siding such as that from The James Hardie Company. In fact, Hardie siding is the preferred choice of TV's "Extreme Makeover Home Edition." It's also the #1 siding choice of many builders, remodelers, and homeowners.
Read MoreWe usually don't think about gutters at this time of year. After all, aren't gutters meant to handle rain? Yes and no. Gutters and downspouts - also referred to as a rain-handling system - function mainly to water running off your roof away from the house and the ground around the foundation.
Read MoreIf you think of your roof as an investment, you're more likely to pay attention to it and its upkeep. There is no truly maintenance-free roofing; any product requires a periodic inspection to make sure nothing has damaged it. That's especially true of flat roofs.
Read MoreAlthough roof repairs are generally a warmer-season project, there are some fixes that can be done in winter. In fact, some SHOULD be done so that any winter damage is minimized.
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The top home improvement project in terms of delivering an increase in value for your investment? A new front door. Believe it or not, exterior entry doors are at the top of the list in most profitable home improvements.
Read MoreIf you're considering replacing your windows, there are so many options and window contractors out there that you may be scratching your head trying to figure out the best value for your home.
Read MoreKeeping your home as efficient as possible is one of the most important parts being a home owner. Green remodeling saves you money, keeps your home comfortable and helps the environment at the same time.
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