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.
Thinking about a home improvement project but you want to be sure you'll be able to recover the most from your investment when it comes time to sell? The best advice comes from real estate professionals. Remodeling Magazine has again published their annual Cost vs.
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We're all breathing a sigh of relief now that spring is just about here. Even though this winter wasn't as harsh as some have been recently in the Minneapolis area, snow and cold have still caused some damage to homes.
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Even though winter is wrapping up here in the Twin Cities, unfortunately there is still snow in the forecast, so we're not done yet. But this is the perfect time to evaluate how your home did last winter and then consider some changes before next year.
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Your home is probably the biggest investment you'll ever make, and the costs associated with it most likely take up the biggest chunk of your budget.
Read MoreWhen you're purchasing a home (or possibly refinancing your current home), the bank or other lending institution may ask for a letter of certification stating that the roof is in good shape and that it will be good for a period of time when the home is transferred from one person to the next.
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Contractors you hire to remodel your home should be good at what they do. They should be able to provide not only the best in services but the highest quality products as well.
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Minneapolis and St. Paul communities are not know for their tropical temperatures, which means that you have to consider the dangers you might find around you. Once again we have cold and snow in the forecast, so you might see icicles growing from roof edges again.
Read MoreEven though metal roofing is becoming more popular among Minneapolis area homeowners, asphalt shingles still seem to be the most popular. If you've got asphalt and you're not ready to replace your roof, you have to consider how you can get more life out of the shingles on your home.
Read MoreDo you know what shape your home's roof is in? It's one of the most important parts of your house - the roof is the primary part of the home that is able to keep you and your home safe. Not only from those outside and around you, but also from the weather elements.
Read MoreIf you're thinking about a new roof, you've got a number of decisions to make. In addition to the type of roof, choosing the best color for your home is also important.
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