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Is your home your happy place?

Spring cleaning? Does your home seem a little drab or outdated? Time to re-fresh and “re-discover your home”! I just sorted through some clothing and the thought of a home improvement project is on my mind. It is also on my client’s minds! Last week

Tax Savings

April is here!  Spring is here!  This is the season for flowers, birds returning, splashing in puddles (or stomping perhaps, like my 5-yr old boy!) and sunshine.  I say this on March 31st…and it snowed

Radiant Heating 101

Many of our clients are looking for inexpensive ways to add value to their remodel with an extra, finishing touch.  The focus of this 2 part entry is on radiant floor heating – an add-on that can make a great room even greater! Radiant Heating 101 In general terms, radiant heating systems (rhs’s) supply heat […]

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 […]