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.Every time you go shopping, you probably notice several products that tout themselves as being “green” or “good for the environment”. How can you tell which claims are genuine and which aren’t?
Read MoreIf you've started your spring cleaning indoors, you may have noticed some stains on your ceilings that weren't there last fall. Did you know that these stains cause the most concern for home inspectors? If you're buying a home, you should pay close attention to the ceilings for telltale stains.
Read MoreChoosing a new roof is a big decision,for any homeowner, but springing for a metal roof can be intimidating, if you don’t know how you’ll benefit. We realize the price of metal roofing is higher up front than other options, but the advantage it offers makes it well worth the expense.
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Courtesy "Remodeler Magazine" We don't like to toot our own horn, but sometimes the news is so encouraging that we just have to share it. Recently Remodeling Magazine named Quarve Contracting to its "Big 50" top contractors for 2013.
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In our last post we shared some tips for getting you on your way to a successful home improvement project. If you've gone through all the steps, by now you're ready to meet with a prospective contractor. You may even consider interviewing more than one.
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It's National Home Improvement Month, and to celebrate we'd like to share with you ten things you can do to make your next home remodeling project - no matter how big or small - something you're pleased with in the end, that stays on budget, and causes as little inconvenience or frustrating in the process. For three decades we've been helping Minneapolis area
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It might make for a pretty picture, but the white stuff shown below has some dangerous potential behind it - no, it's not snow, it's hail. Yes, we know, your yard just recovered from the winter white stuff, and now we're talking about getting the spring version.
Read MoreThe warmer times of the year are the busiest times for roof installation, so if it’s time to replace your roof, the coming months are when to do it. When shopping around for someone to do it for you, make sure they meet all of the below requirements.
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Now that spring has sprung, we’d like to share some spring cleaning reminders to help you get the season started on the right foot. Roof Inspection: Now that the snow is gone but big spring storms haven’t hit yet, it’s a good idea to check your roof for damage it suffered over the winter months.
Read MoreWhether you’re building your new home or replacing the old roof, what your new roof is made out of will dictate everything from how the house looks to how much money you’ll save in the long run. Installing a steel roof is a smart move because it meets both these requirements and more.
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