Home maintenance in the winter usually takes a back seat to keeping up with snow removal. Anyone who lives in an area that gets as much snow as we do in the Twin Cities knows how beautiful it is as it falls but how painful it can be to shovel. Before you go out ...
read moreIf you have an old house, you're probably already familiar with making repairs, and the need to save money. Although replacing your windows may seem expensive up front, it saves energy dollars in the long run. And currently there are federal tax credits available for energy-efficient upgrades which can offset ...
read moreLet's face it, for most of us our front doors don't get a lot of attention. Chances are most of us don't even use them ourselves - we come in through the garage or the back entry, and the front entry is just for guests. When was the last time you ...
read moreWindows add character and can alter the feel of a home. Arched windows have a distinctly different feel to them than picture windows, for example. As charming as they can be, for most homeowners replacement windows are a large investment. Inexpensive windows are available, but they don't last as long ...
read moreMany people mistakenly believe a good roof is all that's necessary to keep the water out. While the roof is of major importance in protecting your home from water intrusion, the roof is just one part of a system that's intended to effectually handle water, getting it off your roof ...
read moreOne of the most common replacements old home homes need are the windows. However, new windows may change the look of the home, and the expense may be slow to be paid (approximately 7 years). Renewing the Old One option you can consider if you really don’t want to replace ...
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