If your home felt a little drafty this winter, it could be due to air leaks around deteriorated or ill-fitting windows. When it comes time to replace those old leaky windows, you might be feeling reluctant to spend the cash but you shouldn't. The money that you put into new ...
read moreIf winter did a number on your siding and it's time for a replacement, you may want to think about something really durable - a siding option that's engineered for our Minneapolis MN area climate. The James Hardie Company offers HardieZone©, a unique line of fiber cement siding products designed ...
read moreWhen you think of various window styles, the hopper probably doesn't come to mind. While not one of the fancier shapes, the hopper window can be very practical in certain applications. Hopper windows are usually found inside schools but they can also be used in homes that need a smaller ...
read morePlanning on listing your home for sale soon? Then it's time to take stock of needed repairs or upgrades. Making repairs and improvements before you sell your home can be a good thing, but it depends on the repairs. Some things make good economic sense to fix, while others are ...
read moreTime for a facelift for your home? How about a bow window? Bow windows are often referred to as bay windows. Bow and bay windows have a lot of similarities - both extend further outside of your home, to create a small alcove where you can look out of the ...
read moreChoosing the right siding on your home can be pretty difficult to do, because it seems there are so many choices out there. And then once you choose the siding, there is the issue of trim - choosing a color that fades into the siding, or one that's contrasting? This ...
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