We knew it was coming - another snow fall right at Halloween. Although the dusting the Minneapolis and St. Paul area got isn't anywhere near the epic 1991 Halloween blizzard, it's a wakeup call for anybody who hasn't gotten their home in shape for the coming winter. Energy audits show ...
read morePopular for nearly 80 years, the open floor plan is quietly vanishing as home design style. Considered a modern design, it focused on the kitchen as the center point for gatherings. It became less popular over time, but in the 90s made a resurgence. 'Great rooms' that combined kitchen/dining areas ...
read moreAs THE replacement window company for the Minneapolis area, we install energy-efficient windows of different frame materials. The most popular windows with our customers are the ones that are those that require no exterior maintenance. These include vinyl, wood-clad, and fiberglass. In this post we'll compare the two most ...
read moreMost homes in the Minneapolis area could benefit from some winterization around exterior doors and windows. That holds true even if your doors and windows are relatively new and are rated as energy efficient. For example, we highly recommend installation of storm doors, regardless of the condition or material of ...
read moreAs THE replacement window company for the Minneapolis area, our goal is to help each client find the perfect window solution for their home. If you've considered replacing your windows, you're aware of the many decisions you have to make. These include such things as: What frame material do I ...
read moreSure, today's mild temps might have you thinking winter's a long way off. Sorry to burst your bubble, but that drizzling rain we got could just as well be snow. We're 3 weeks past the earliest recorded measureable snow fall in Minneapolis (1964) so talking about preparing for winter isn't ...
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