Was your home built in the 1960s or earlier? Do you have a second story room with knee walls or storage access panels down low on the wall? Are you having issues with ice dams at your home's eaves (near the gutters) in the wintertime?
Read MoreWould it surprise you to know that one of the contributors to ice dam formation on roof edges here in the Twin Cities is improper attic insulation? While there are a number of other factors that cause ice dams, warm attic spaces can be problematic.
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Does your home start to look like this during a long Twin Cities winter? We know that those picture-perfect icicles may put some in the holiday mood, but when we see them we get real worked up, and not for good reasons.
Read MoreIf you're a Twin Cities homeowner, you know all too well the importance of staying on top of home repair and maintenance. Buying a house isn't a one-and-done thing. Components wear out or get damaged from our frequent storms and harsh weather.
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Ah, the day after Thanksgiving - time to prepare for the next holiday. It's the traditional start of Christmas decorating (although we know that some have gotten an early start).
Read MoreHere in the Minneapolis area, we see a lot of homes with real wood siding. And while we understand the appeal of natural materials, genuine wood siding has its drawbacks. One of the downsides to this siding material is the potential for water damage.
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We've noticed homeowners all around the Minneapolis area taking advantage of the occasional nice day taking care of exterior maintenance and prepping their homes for winter.
Read MoreIt seems like our long, hot summer is coming to an abrupt end, as the forecast is for chilly temps and possible frost in the Twin Cities in just a short time. The kids are back in school (even if it's from home), so we can't avoid the reality that fall is here.
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Make sure you've got plenty of clearance between the side of your house and your grill. Whenever it's backyard grilling season here in the Minneapolis area, fire trucks are sure to be called out. Often the problem is minor and gets taken care of even before the fire fighters show up.
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Here in the Minneapolis area we get our share of pests, especially the flying ones. Most of the year - except for the bitter cold winter - we get mosquitoes, flies, box elder bugs, gnats, and more. But don't forget about birds, bats, and rodents.
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