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Category Archives: Home Improvement Tips

Remodeling: Is it Worth It?

The $64,000 Question Many or clients are asking us these days: “Is it worth it?” What they mean is; “How much benefit will I truly receive from investing in my home?” And; “How much is too much?”. The answer to both questions is “it depends”. I’m not being deliberately vague. It is just that what […]

Basements: The Undiscovered Jewel

We homeowners are always interested in finding ways to increase the value of our homes – this is even more important in our current economy, where buyers are pickier and every nook and corner of space needs to be maximized for value and function. A basement remodel can provide all of this and more. Finishing […]

Insurance Covered Losses: How to Proceed

From a property owner’s perspective, insurance claims can be a huge frustration or a relatively easy process.  It often depends on how you choose to get the repairs done.  Most policies provide coverage that will pay for a professional restoration company to come and evaluate and complete the needed repairs to restore the property to […]

Cold MN Days: Condensation on inside of windows???

We recently installed some new Low E, Argon windows for a client (a second project for them), which increased the energy efficiency of the home. The homeowner emailed asking about condensation on the windows on our cold Minnesota days. I thought I might post my response, as I have had a few questions on this […]

Great Winter Projects: Attic Remodel

 A finished attic is a great project to undertake in the winter time. Transforming unused space into cozy bedrooms, a playroom and adding an additional bathroom will add value to your home if it is done with thoughtful design, careful planning and quality materials. This type of project is a wonderful upgrade whether you plan […]