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Owning a home in the Brainerd Lakes Area is a dream for many, but the very elements that make this region beautiful—the dense pines, the proximity to water, and the dramatic shifts in weather—can be incredibly taxing on a building's envelope. Often, homeowners find...

When homeowners in Central Minnesota begin researching exterior renovations, they often start with the most common materials like vinyl or engineered wood. While these are excellent choices for many, there is a "heavyweight" contender that is rapidly gaining...

As the seasons shift in Central Minnesota, the inevitable cycle of melting snow and heavy rain puts a spotlight on the health of your home's exterior. While most homeowners are quick to notice a missing shingle or a cracked siding panel, the most dangerous threat to...

It happens every February in St. Cloud. A homeowner looks up after a heavy snowfall or a particularly windy day and notices a loose shingle or a bit of flashing that doesn't look quite right. The "weekend warrior" instinct kicks in, and the thought follows: "I’ll just...

If you’ve stepped outside your St. Cloud home lately and noticed your gutters looking a bit "wavy" or pulling away from the roofline, you aren't alone. February in Central Minnesota is the ultimate stress test for gutter systems. Between the heavy "heart-attack" snow...

If you’ve spent a winter in the Brainerd Lakes Area, you know that your windows are the thin line between a cozy living room and the sub-zero Minnesota elements. After a few months of watching your heating bills climb, you might be looking at your old, drafty windows...

If you are sitting in your St. Cloud or Brainerd home this February, looking out at the snow and dreaming of a total home refresh, you aren't alone. This is the time of year when our phones start ringing with homeowners who are ready to finally tackle that big...

Living in the Brainerd Lakes Area means we embrace the snow, but for your home’s exterior, winter can be a season of extreme stress. While most homeowners think of gutters as a tool for spring showers, their most important job actually happens during the freeze-thaw...

If you’re planning to list your home during the busy St. Cloud spring market, you’re likely looking for ways to maximize your asking price. While a kitchen backsplash or a new bathroom vanity might be on your list, the data tells a different story for remodeling for...

When a major hailstorm rolls through Stearns County, most homeowners instinctively head outside to look at their shingles. While checking the roof is critical, there is one area that is frequently overlooked yet vital to your home's energy efficiency and structural...