Going green, saving money on energy costs, increasing energy efficiency, reducing maintenance, improving air quality all sound like the right things to do for MN homeowners. Finding a partner that is knowledgable and a certified MNGreenStar remodeler is key.
Read MoreSpring thunderstorms bring inevitable lightning strikes, and periodically a building catches fire as a result. This is what fire investigators believe happened to a high-end home in the eastern metro area recently.
Read MoreIf you've been paying attention to the local weather news lately, you know that severe weather has hit Minnesota. Tornados and tennis-ball hail have struck many areas near the Twin Cities. Fortunately the metro area hasn't been hit hard yet, except by some wind-driven heavy rains.
Read MoreIn these uncertain economic times, protecting your investments has never been more important. And for most people, the biggest investment they will ever make is in their homes. Doesn't it make sense to protect that investment with the strongest, most enduring products possible?
Read MoreUnseasonably warm winters. Higher than average spring temperatures. Heavy winds and rain on a warm day, bringing tornadoes followed by...snow! Yes, the changing seasons in Minnesota often bring us four seasons of temperature changes and preciptation within a week.
Read MoreWindy days and unusually dry conditions have combined to raise the threat of fires around the Twin Cities area. Recent reports of grass fires in the Hugo area have some homeowners in outlying Minneapolis and St. Paul areas concerned about their homes' vulnerability to fire.
Read MoreLooking to give your Minneapolis area home's exterior a makeover? Consider the natural beauty and traditional charm of genuine cedar shake siding.
Read MoreHow many times have you thought about how nice it would be to put siding on your house and be done with the painting and maintenance that comes with wood siding? Some common concerns about siding have been the lack of color choices and the fear that seams and rust may be visible.
Read MoreFebruary is traditionally the month when Minnesota home owners begin planning outdoor spring projects. If you're considering sprucing up your home with new exterior landscaping, why not consider refreshing up your home's exterior at the same time? Quarve Contracting, one of the Minneapolis/St.
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