If you've been paying attention to the local weather news lately, you know that severe weather has hit Minnesota. Tornados and tennis-ball hail have struck many areas near the Twin Cities. Fortunately the metro area hasn't been hit hard yet, except by some wind-driven heavy rains.
Read MoreUnseasonably warm winters. Higher than average spring temperatures. Heavy winds and rain on a warm day, bringing tornadoes followed by...snow! Yes, the changing seasons in Minnesota often bring us four seasons of temperature changes and preciptation within a week.
Read MoreThe dilemma facing many homeowners who love the classic wood shake look but hate the maintenance has been solved. Quarve Contracting, Inc., one of the leading roofing companies in the Minneapolis/St.
Read MoreWindy days and unusually dry conditions have combined to raise the threat of fires around the Twin Cities area. Recent reports of grass fires in the Hugo area have some homeowners in outlying Minneapolis and St. Paul areas concerned about their homes' vulnerability to fire.
Read MoreIf the recent early Spring rains have produced telltale signs of leaks on your ceilings, now is the time to have your roof inspected and repaired or replaced before the severe storm season hits White Bear Lake and the surrounding areas.
Read MoreHow many times have you thought about how nice it would be to put siding on your house and be done with the painting and maintenance that comes with wood siding? Some common concerns about siding have been the lack of color choices and the fear that seams and rust may be visible.
Read MoreWith spring just around the corner, you may have realized you've put off replacing the roof on your Stillwater home about as long as you possibly can. Those shingles are continuing to lose granules, and more than one area is loose and curling.
Read MoreFebruary is traditionally the month when Minnesota home owners begin planning outdoor spring projects. If you're considering sprucing up your home with new exterior landscaping, why not consider refreshing up your home's exterior at the same time? Quarve Contracting, one of the Minneapolis/St.
Read MoreIf spring has gotten you thinking about adding a little more green to your home this year (besides landscaping), then come out to the Coon Rapids Green Expo on April 14th.
Read MoreInspecting your roof with binoculars after a storm isn't the easiest thing to do. In Minneapolis and St. Paul and the surrounding Greater Twin Cities we can experience a 100-degree shift in temperature in one year.
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