Exterior Services

One of the most common questions among homeowners seeking window replacement services is, “Are windows replaced from inside or outside the house?” They ask this to get an idea of how to prepare for the window installation project, especially if the contractors plan to work from inside the house. Here is a brief answer to …

Residential Windows: Are They Replaced From The Inside Or From The Outside Of A Home? Read More »

Most homeowners do not have basement window repair or replacement high on their to-do lists. If opening and closing your windows is becoming difficult, you should take a closer look before significant repairs are necessary. This is incredibly important if you are finishing your basement into extra living space. The time to resolve this problem …

Old Basement Windows? When Is It Time To Replace Them? Read More »

Replacing old windows helps protect your home from leaks while also improving energy efficiency. When you have new windows put in, should you also have new siding installed at the same time? Knowing more about replacing windows and siding efficiently can help you make this decision.

Owning a home keeps you busy, that’s for sure. You sit comfortably in your favorite chair and then you hear plink, plink, plink. Rain is falling. And then your mind races: the roof is in good shape, the siding is sound, but what about the gutters? What causes gutters to leak? 

New, seamless gutters expertly installed on your Twin Cities home will protect your home’s foundations from water infiltration and damage. But most homeowners do not buy gutters simply for practical reasons; the new gutters have to look good, too. Maybe that makes you wonder, how are seamless gutters made? Will they look good on my …

Behind The Scenes Of How Your Seamless Gutters Are Made Read More »

Every business has its unique vocabulary. Homebuilding and construction are thick with weird words, like birdsmouth, stick-built, and GFCI. The gutter terminology below will help keep you in the know. 

Owning a Twin Cities-area home is like one of those Choose Your Own Adventure games, where you are constantly on the lookout for answers to problems. How come the toilet is backed up, and my toddler is missing her socks? Why does the central air conditioner make that noise? Where can I get financing for …

What Options Are There For Getting Financing For New Siding? Read More »

The color seems to have faded. Strange dark stains have appeared. Somehow it also looks dusty and dirty. If you are unhappy with your Twin Cities home’s siding, you already know the answer to this question: When does siding need to be replaced? When you can no longer stand it!

The changing seasons bring us outside in all kinds of weather, and each time, you probably glance at your Twin Cities home’s siding and wonder, “Does siding require any maintenance? Does my new siding need a little TLC?” Like everything else related to your home, maintaining the siding rewards you with years of great service …

3 Ways To Maintain Your Siding For A Long Life Read More »

When do you clean vinyl siding? If your Twin Cities home is graced with dependable, economical vinyl siding, you probably know it needs cleaning every now and then. But exactly how to clean vinyl siding may be a mystery. We can show you how and when to best clean your vinyl siding. Do it right …

How & When To Best Clean Your Vinyl Siding To Extend Its Life Read More »