Choosing Fiberglass or Steel for an Entry Door in Minneapolis

When we talk to homeowners here in the Minneapolis area about entry doors, one of their first questions is what kind of door is going to provide security and durability. We usually recommend steel or fiberglass. Knowing which is best - fiberglass or steel - for your entry door is ...

Do Replacement Windows Keep Your Twin Cities Home Cool in the Summer?

It's not even technically summer, and yet here in the Minneapolis metro area we've been having some hot and humid days already. If you've been running your A/C to stay cool, you might be wondering if there is something else you can do. It could be that it's time to ...

From the Wood Expert at Marvin Windows & Doors: Evaluating the Popular Woods

As a company that specializes in exterior doors and replacement windows for older and historic homes, we find that some of our customers prefer genuine wood instead of some of the maintenance-free alternatives like vinyl or fiberglass. But many Twin Cities homeowners have avoided wood windows and doors because they ...

Storm Damage News: Severe Weather with Heavy Rains & Hail Hit South Twin Cities Metro, SE Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin

Large parts of the southern Twin Cities - including the western Wisconsin communities of River Falls and Hudson - got hit with severe weather yesterday, June 4th, 2019. While the heaviest winds and rainfall were reported in southeastern Minnesota in areas around Rosemount, Farmington, and New Prague, it also affected ...

Do You Know How to Clean Your James Hardie® Siding?

Ah, spring...and spring cleaning here in the Minneapolis area. Is the exterior of your home on your list? Your siding needs to be cleaned just like the rest of the home. And if your siding is James Hardie® fiber cement, you can use this information to do it right. It ...

Minneapolis Homeowners: Schedule Your Window Replacement Now and Save Money!

Having your old windows replaced with modern energy-efficient replacement windows just makes good financial sense. Those new windows can save you money in a variety of ways: Reducing your heating and cooling costs, because older windows can leak air, meaning some of your hard-earned money is floating right out those ...