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 ...

Hiring a Minnesota Siding Contractor to Install James Hardie Products? Start with These 3 Questions

Replacing the siding on your home is a major investment, and it's an important one. Along with roofing, siding provides most of the protection for your home, standing between what's outside of it and what's inside. So it just makes sense to choose the best siding materials possible, right? But ...

Comparing Window Styles for Twin Cities Homes: Single-Hung vs Double-Hung

One of the most important decisions you can make when you're choosing replacement windows is the style of window you want. Some styles work better than others in certain applications or for specific areas. (Keep in mind that you do not have to choose the same style for your entire ...