You've probably been bombarded with emails, commercials, texts, and social media posts touting the Black Friday deals it seems almost everybody is offering. Everybody but us, that is. We've even gotten a couple of calls inquiring what sales we're running for Black Friday. The answer? None. So why are we ...
read moreDo you have spots in your home you'd like to illuminate with natural light but have concerns about privacy? Bathrooms and entryways are two of the main areas where this issue arises. So, how do you choose the right doors and windows to let in light but still offer privacy? ...
read moreWe 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 ...
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