If you've already decided to replace your front entry door and take advantage of current federal income tax credits for energy-efficient door products, why not consider doing something a little different from what you have now? The tendency is to replace a door with something comparable, but we'd like to ...
read moreWhen the warm weather is finally here for keeps in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, you'll find homeowners in droves outside on the weekends tackling those home maintenance and yard chores that have been waiting all winter. Some are mechanical upkeep, some are winter recovery, and others are more aesthetic, such ...
read moreMost of us start our new year with a list of resolutions. However, many of those resolutions go uncompleted, not because we’re lazy or dishonest with ourselves, but because of the lack of plan. Many of those resolutions involve home maintenance. These unfinished projects can be a source of stress ...
read moreBasements are often overlooked when evaluating a home's windows. Because they are often partially below grade, basement windows are less observable, and as the old saying goes, "Out of sight, out of mind." But the very reason they are often ignored is the reason they should get deliberate attention. When ...
read moreStep one: Y0u've decided it's time to replace your old cracked and fading siding. Step two: After evaluating the materials available and getting recommendations from some friends and neighbors, you're fairly certain that what you want is James Hardie fiber cement siding. Step three: hiring a contractor. The first two ...
read moreWe know, our name says "Windows," but we're also replacement door experts. While it's often obvious that old windows are well functioning well, the state of an entry door might not be so clear. If you have replaced your windows recently - or intend to, chances are your doors are ...
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