Hailstorms are a homeowner’s biggest nightmare—they can cause damage to your landscaping, windows, siding, and, worst of all, your roofing system. Minneapolis and St. Paul are frequent targets of hailstorms. As a Twin Cities homeowner, you need to know how to spot hail damage on your roofing system, so you can act quickly to restore…
Frequently Asked Questions about James Hardie Siding
Replacing your home’s siding is a huge decision. New siding is a significant financial commitment but also impacts your home’s durability, appearance, and resale value. It is essential to make the right decision for your budget and your property! If you are considering James Hardie® fiber cement siding for your replacement—you are making a great…
How You Should (and Shouldn’t) Clean James Hardie Siding
If you recently installed James Hardie® fiber cement siding, or you are thinking about upgrading your exterior with this worthwhile investment, you likely want to know everything you need to do to keep your beautiful, durable exterior in great shape for decades to come! Fortunately, Hardie siding is an extremely low-maintenance product, so it is…
Can New Windows Reduce Annoying Outdoor Noises in My Home?
Do you live in a noisy neighborhood with zooming traffic, barking dogs, and loud lawnmowers that frequently disrupt your peaceful home environment? Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to minimize these loud outdoor sounds—but you can keep them from disrupting your life at home by investing in noise-canceling windows. Modern replacement windows have…
Enhance Your Home’s Style with Bay and Bow Windows
If you are looking for stylish, spacious replacement windows that make a statement, bay and bow windows are the perfect choice for your home! Bay and bow windows originated in stately mansions during the English Renaissance, but today they are offered in multiple materials, colors, and styles to match your home. Homeowners love them for…
Practical Ways to Give Your Kitchen Windows a Makeover
Your kitchen is your home’s heart, offering a warm, welcoming place for family and friends to gather. And windows are the eyes of your home, inviting in natural lighting and providing great views. Shouldn’t your kitchen windows get some added love and attention? So, go ahead! Give your kitchen windows a makeover and create a…
7 Popular Color Trends for Your New Hardie Siding
America’s #1 siding choice is James Hardie, and it’s an excellent siding replacement option for Twin Cities homeowners who want memorable color. Hardie siding is not only long-lasting and extremely resistant to weather, pests and fire—it’s also highly customizable, with over 700 prefinished shades providing endless design options! But with so many color choices out…
8 Problems with Installing Your Own Front Door
Is your home in need of a new front door? If you’re looking at your entryway and thinking you need an upgrade, a modern entry door would be a definite benefit. You’ll enjoy the beautiful, contemporary door styles and the latest features that make your home’s entrance inviting, safe, and long-lasting. But should you double…
Top Tips from the Pros about Replacing Window Screens
Have you noticed small holes or rips in your window screens? Are the screen’s edges old and frayed—potentially pulling away from the frame? Is the mesh loose, mangled or unsightly? If so, you’re probably ready for new window screens. Fortunately, installing new screens can be simple. Our pros have put together this easy guide to…
Getting New Siding? Here’s How Each Type Is Installed
Considering new siding for your Twin Cities home? While the demanding St. Paul and Minneapolis weather can require homeowners to keep an eye on their property’s condition, the right choice in siding material—installed by the right team of experts—can yield long-lasting results that make you delighted in your home. Here’s a closer look at several…