How to Wash Your Vinyl Siding

One of the most popular exterior materials for homes is vinyl siding. It’s been a mainstay since 1995, and it’s still going strong. In fact, 33% of new homes built in 2011 had vinyl siding. It may be a low-maintenance product, but it still gets dirty and can still be ...

Three Features of Safe Windows

With every passing year, the overall security of your home gets more important, and one of the weakest parts of your home security is the windows. If your windows do not meet any of the below requirements, it’s time to replace them. In Case of Emergency Your windows are your ...

Vinyl: The Sustainable and Reliable Siding

Vinyl siding has been a long-time favorite for Minnesota homes, and it’s proven time again to be a wise choice. According to the Vinyl Siding Institute, it has made a good name for itself as being environmentally friendly in addition to its well-known reliability. Sustainability Vinyl is extremely friendly to ...

Macalaster-Groveland Home Show April 27th, 2013

Spring home show season is one of our favorite times of the year, because we get a chance to get out in a number of Twin Cities communities and say hello to old friends and make some new ones. It's also our opportunity to introduce some great exterior home improvement ...

Is Your Front Door the Key to Energy Loss in Your Minneapolis Area Home? Here’s How to Tell

When you turn the lock on your front door each night, you're keeping strangers out, but if your door is old or ill-fitting, you may be letting something in (or out) without your knowledge. What's that unknown something? Energy. When exterior doors don't fit or work well, they can be ...

Three Questions to Ask Before You Remodel

When it comes to home ownership, one of the best decisions that can be made is to remodel, but before you start on your big project, ask yourself a few questions. Why Do You Want to Remodel? Like most things in life, the most important element behind an action is ...