We get that it's hard to trust people these days, especially if you're planning on having some remodeling or home improvement done. We've all read the news about scam artists and unscrupulous contractors. So whenever we get an 'approved' or 'preferred' contractor designation by an important entity, we're proud to ...
read moreOccasionally someone has vinyl siding on their home and it's still in good shape but they'd prefer a different color. If you're not ready to have new siding installed, this means painting over it. Can that be done? Depends on who you listen to, but generally the answer is yes. ...
read moreTry it - Google 'Hardy Plank' - you'll find it pops up right away as a suggested search term. That tells us that many people refer to it that way. But the search engines will also correct it to 'Hardie' - the correct spelling of this brand name for fiber cement ...
read more(Editor’s note: If you’ve checked out any of our online reviews, you’ll notice that there’s a name that comes up often – Dave. Many of our very satisfied customers rave about Dave, and this month we’re introducing him to you. Here he is on duty at our Savage showroom. We recently ...
read moreYou've probably noticed we write about energy-efficient replacement windows often. That's mostly because we're convinced they are one of the most economical changes you can make to your home here in the Twin Cities. Not only can new windows improve the look of the house you live in but also ...
read moreIf you're a Minnesota homeowner who is trying to save money on your energy costs, it just makes sense to look for this blue and white logo, the Energy Star seal. Chances are you've got many items in your home that have it - like your furnace or water heater. ...
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