Remodel

Does Your Home’s Exterior Need a Facelift?

December 8th, 2021|Categories: Home Maintenance, Remodel, Roofing|

Maybe you’re considering a fixer-upper in a great neighborhood around Minneapolis-St. Paul like Maple Grove, Apple Valley or Spring Valley, but the exterior looks like it hasn’t had an upgrade since the ‘70s. What’s more concerning is that the roof and siding do not protect the home as intended. So, when you see water damage on ceilings and walls, it is apparent that one or the other is not doing its job. Sure, siding should make your home look great, but more importantly, it should protect your home from the weather. If there’s water damage on the ceilings and walls, [...]

5 Tips for Minnesota Homeowners with Storm Damage

July 28th, 2020|Categories: Contractor, Gutters, Installation, Insulation, Remodel, Roofing, Siding, Storm Damage, Windows|

Minnesota weather is nothing if not unpredictable. Minnesotans know that a sunny day can quickly change into a hail, wind, or thunderstorm that can cause all types of damage to homes, buildings, vehicles, and properties. While most storms roll through quickly and may not damage property, there is always a handful that results in branches or trees falling or hail damage to property. For Minnesota homeowners who have dented roofs from hail or broken windows from falling branches, here are five tips to ensure your damage is quickly repaired. Assess Damage for Emergency Repair The first concern for homeowners should [...]

Fall is the Perfect Time to Check your Gutters

October 24th, 2016|Categories: Contractor, Gutters, Installation, Remodel|

Fall is the perfect time to perform many of the maintenance operations outside your home that will help see it through the long winter intact. While items such as closing down a pool, doing fall landscaping to protect foliage and securing outdoor equipment might rise to the top of the to-do list, there is one thing that you should add to that list that often gets overlooked -- your gutters. Checking your gutters now can save you time, energy and money during the long and cold winter months. Your Gutters' Purpose If you are like many homeowners, you don't give [...]

How to Choose the Right Insulation for your New Home

October 10th, 2016|Categories: Contractor, Installation, Insulation, Remodel|

Building a new house is an exciting endeavor. If you are lucky, you get to customize aspects of your home. A custom-built home gives you a great opportunity to ensure your home is efficient starting with your walls. Before the builder encloses your walls, you should choose insulation that will help you conserve energy so that you can reduce your monthly expenses. WHY YOUR INSULATION IS IMPORTANT? Heating and cooling your home is one of your largest expenses. Experts estimate that the average homeowner spends $1,900 each year on utility bills. By choosing the right type of insulation, you can significantly [...]