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.
As home remodeling professionals who strongly stand by the value of making your home as green and energy efficient as possible, we know the value of making houses as eco-friendly as possible. According to this article posted by US News, more home buyers share that concern, as well.
Read MoreWhether you want to sell your home or just make a good impression on friends who are visiting for the first time, you want to make sure your home looks its best. An unexpected, though durable, option to get the best look is to install steel siding.
Read MoreIf you've just gotten estimates for a much-needed exterior repainting of your house, you may want to consider your options before you sign that contract.
Read MoreWhen you discover a problem with your roof, like damage from a Minneapolis thunderstorm, you probably want to replace it as quickly as possible. Replacement or roof repair takes time, but it helps to have an idea of how long the process will take.
Read MoreA quality roofing job involves much more than the shingles or other exterior roofing material you can see. What's just as important is what you can't see - the materials underneath the top.
Read MoreAs the snow melted and springtime showers started, you may have noticed water leaking from your chimney. If this is happening is, your flashing is probably at fault. The metal strips which shelter connections between the roof and chimney and around vents as well as valleys are called flashing.
Read MoreMost people think of home inspections only in terms of buying or selling a home. But it's a good idea to periodically have the condition of your home inspected. An occasional once-over can help spot potential problems before they lead to expensive repairs.
Read MoreSpring is the best time to survey your roof for damage, because most roofing materials will expand and contract through the cold Minnesota winters. This, along with heavy snow and ice dams, can damage your roof.
Read MoreThe gutters are one of the most important parts of your roof system. They guide water away from the building and stop it from damaging your home.
Read MoreMinnesota springs bring beauty and relief, but they can also be rough on your roof. These solutions to common problems can take some of the stress out of the season.
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