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How “Green” are Your Bamboo Floors?
If you perform a quick internet research of the greenest flooring materials on the market, bamboo is likely to pop up at the top of the list. There are several reasons for this. First of all, bamboo...
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Do you want to save money & improve your comfort? Assess your insulation in...
To have optimal energy efficiency in your home, you need to be properly insulated from your foundation all the way up to your roof. Sometimes, insulation in your home seems to be an overlooked area...
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Is Your Home Ready for the Spring Thaw?
It is true spring is on the horizon and we will be able to emerge from our winter hideaways and enjoy new smells, above freezing temperatures and the tasks of getting your home ready for the warmer...
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Cabinets-To Restore, Reface or Replace?
When it comes to updating your kitchen, one of the biggest changes you can make is modernizing your cabinets. Before commencing with demolition, it’s worth taking a step back and consideringwhat you’d...
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Countertops Worth Considering
Shopping for kitchen countertops can seem like a daunting task. There are lots of things to consider including materials, colors, textures, durability, lifespan and maintenance. Last April, we...
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Why High Quality Siding Underlayment Is Important For Your Home
When you think of protecting your home from the elements and increasing energy efficiency, the first thought that comes to your mind is probably not your siding underlayment. This protective barrier...
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“Fresh Air” Skylights & Why You Can’t Go Another Day Without One in Your Home
I don’t think there is a single person in the Twin Cities area that is not ready for spring to arrive in a big way. We are ready to put gloomy cloudy, days behind us and open the windows to let the...
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The Best & Worst of Bathroom Flooring
When it comes to your bathroom, there’s lot of factors to consider when it comes to flooring materials. Being as it’s the wettest room in your house, your selection needs to be a material that can...
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Replacing Your Windows & Siding Simultaneously
Though the weather may not reflect it, the calendar is saying that spring has sprung! Earlier this month, we took an entire day to get all of our employees in the same room at same time. (With 100+of...
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LP SmartSide – Pioneers in Sustainable Siding For Your Home!
Picking the right siding for your home is a delicate balancing act between good looks, durability, maintenance & affordability. LP SmartSide siding is a resilient mix of wood strands &...
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Your Home’s Moisture Levels-When Wetter Isn’t Better
It’s no secret that moisture in your home can be a leading cause of health ailments such as asthma & upper respiratory conditions. With this year’s winter dragging on and on and on, it’s a good...
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Why You Should Install Double Hung Windows!
You look through them every day and how often do you think about what impact your existing windows have on the beauty, value, and inside comfort of your home? Replacing your windows can help improve...
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Flashing-A Roof Leak Preventative
When it comes to replacing your roof, homeowners spend a lot of time selecting shingle style and color. There’s nothing wrong with this, especially when you consider that companies like GAF put out...
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Protect Yourself from a Mechanic’s Lien During Your Home Improvement Project
If you have never heard about a mechanic’s lien, or you have heard the term but do not really know what a mechanic’s lien is, you are not alone. There are many things to know about when you own your...
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More than Just Shingles-The Components of an Asphalt Roof
When researching what you need to know before hiring a professional to assist in a home improvement project, you’ll oftentimes find that it’s recommended that you contact at least 3 companies to give...
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Decking Components 101
Whether you have chosen to build a deck yourself, or hire your local contractor, it is important to be up-to-date on your deck-building vocabulary to understand the roles of each of your decks...
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5 Signs it’s Time for a Kitchen Overhaul
When you want something bad enough, it’s hard for you to be an unbiased judge as to whether or not your want is, in fact, a need. Here are a few indicators that your kitchen is due for a complete...
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Increase Home Energy Efficiency with a RESNET Assessment
RESNET stands for, Residential Energy Services Network, and is a nationally recognized certification and rating system in the United States for home energy efficiency. As a RESNET qualified...
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Home Appliance Energy Consumption
In the United States, over 20% of our total energy consumption is related to our home and we are the 7th largest per capita consumer of residential energy in the world according to the U.S. Department...
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Fast Facts-What You Need to Know Before You Start a Kitchen Remodel
In the construction industry, it’s often common to find calculations that estimate how much money you will recoup from a home improvement project. One of the projects that are always towards the top...
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