The smart home - once a newsworthy innovation - has become almost commonplace. (The first technology was introduced in 1975, but it took quite awhile to develop and become popular.) Currently it's projected that smart homes will increase by almost 11% this year alone. As a Marvin Authorized Replacement Contractor ...
read moreMay 1st - generally referred to as 'May Day', is celebrated by multiple cultures around the world. Many of us here in the U.S. can remember making colored paper 'May baskets' filled with paper flowers and distributing them to our moms, grandmas, and neighbors. (Often because the real flowers weren't ...
read moreThis post goes hand in hand with one we shared earlier this week on the importance of energy-efficient replacement windows. We're following up with this article, because exterior doors are the second major cause of heat and cooling loss in a home after windows. If you're concerned about making your ...
read moreIf you're considering remodeling your Minneapolis area home, a very important aspect is how that project will affect the value of your home. Believe it or not, there are some types of renovation that can actually lower the value of your home. A good example is an in-ground ...
read moreLooking for a way to give a fresh look to your Minneapolis home? One of the easiest (and most eye-catching) ways to do that is to have a colored front door installed. And if you choose an energy-efficient, maintenance-free model like a steel or fiberglass door, you'll also be adding ...
read moreWouldn't it be nice to catch a leprechaun and make him cough up his pot of gold so you could get your home improvement projects done? We're here to tell you that you don't need that little green fellow or his gold, and that's no blarney. Those wiley fellows dressed ...
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