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.Let's face it, home improvement doesn't come cheap (or if it does, it's probably not a good idea). Getting the most for your home remodeling dollars is important, and so it's a good idea to know what are the most common problem areas and how to avoid wasting your money. Actual Cost vs.
Read MoreIf the old saying holds true, March which came in blustering like a nasty lion should be leaving quietly as a little lamb - we hope. But even if it doesn't, the warmer weather of spring will be here eventually, which means spring cleaning and home maintenance.
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite like the sound of rain hitting the roof and cleansing the world outside the window. As pleasing as a nice, spring rain can sound, the water it drops can be used later on.
Read MoreHave you taken a good look at your roof lately? We know it's probably covered with snow right now, but do you know what type of roof is under that snow?
Read MoreThat snow and ice on your roof will soon give way to raindrops, so now is a good time to make sure your gutters are ready for the first heavy storm.
Read MoreYou would think that most home builders who be proud of their handiwork and be happy to show it off.
Read MoreWhile most outdoor home maintenance and improvement projects get put on hold over the winter, there are some outdoor areas that require attention year-round. Old Man Winter hasn't taken any time off this year, and you may find that he's left behind some things for you to attend to.
Read MoreEven though it may not look like it right now, spring is just around the corner. We're heading into home and garden show season, so remodeling and repair weather can't be far behind.
Read MoreOne of the hot trends in home improvement these days is fiber cement siding such as that from The James Hardie Company. In fact, Hardie siding is the preferred choice of TV's "Extreme Makeover Home Edition." It's also the #1 siding choice of many builders, remodelers, and homeowners.
Read MoreWe usually don't think about gutters at this time of year. After all, aren't gutters meant to handle rain? Yes and no. Gutters and downspouts - also referred to as a rain-handling system - function mainly to water running off your roof away from the house and the ground around the foundation.
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