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When you think of French doors, you probably think of style and elegance. French doors are universally beloved and bring a much-needed beauty to homes of all styles from Craftsman bungalows to ranch homes. Most of us associate French doors with the architectural look they bring to a home, but did you know they’re more than just a pretty face?

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With the holidays behind us and a new year on the calendar, it’s a great time to start thinking about home improvement projects you want to take on this spring. Spring is an ideal season for replacing outdated windows and updating your home. With warmer weather and summer on the horizon, updating your windows now means you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy those beautiful views this spring. It also means you’ll be able to get the most value out of the lower energy bills you’ll most likely see when you save money on your heating and cooling costs.

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There’s nothing quite like the excitement of purchasing a new home. After all the time and energy you spent looking for the right place to plant your flag, you’ve finally found the perfect location and the right floor plan for your family, all within your budget. Moving your belongings into the home and putting your art and decor exactly as you want can be thrilling. In all of the excitement, it’s a good idea to consider whether your siding or windows should be updated.

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The holidays are here at last, and the Twin Cities is decked in holiday lights and holiday cheer. For millions of Americans, that means it’s time to start checking off their holiday gift lists. Whether you stood in line to get a great deal on a TV on Black Friday, or you’re just getting started with your holiday gift buying, we’ve got a perfect Christmas gift for your family. This year, give your home and everyone in it a special gift of comfort and joy that will last for many years to come: replacement windows.

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Your home’s gutters are one of those things that you most likely don’t put a lot of thought into until something goes wrong with them. When you’re inside during the winter, you see them even less than you do during the warm summer months, but ironically, winter is usually the time when they need attention.

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When you think of Minnesota winter, what comes to mind? Perhaps images of sitting down with loved ones over a warm cup of hot cocoa or gathering around the fire. Maybe you imagine our beautiful Twin Cities blanketed in pristine, glistening snow.

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It’s finally fall in the Twin Cities, which means leaves of red and gold are falling all around and creating a breathtaking autumn landscape. But all of those beautiful autumn leaves are also falling onto your home’s roof and into your gutters, where they can end up creating clogs. What starts off as a minor clog today can end up leading to a serious problem down the road with foundation damage or even roof damage from ice dams. That’s why it’s important to think about keeping your gutters clean long before cold weather hits.

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After a long, hot summer, the moderate temperatures of fall are more than welcome. But it won’t be long before some bitter cold fronts come sweeping in from Canada, leaving the Twin Cities under a blanket of frost. Once that winter weather starts to hit, your HVAC system will be truly put to the test.

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Autumn is finally here, and that means beautiful falling leaves in red, orange, and gold are beginning to fall from trees and cover the ground. They’re also collecting on Minnesota roofs and in our rain gutters. Although they’re beautiful to look at, it’s easy to miss the damage this marvel of nature can do to your home’s roof, gutters, foundation, and siding by forming gutter clogs.

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Cooler weather is finally on its way after a long, hot summer. With all of the cooler temperatures and crisp autumn leaves, we’ll also be noticing shorter days and longer nights before we realize it. One of the biggest changes that often goes unnoticed is the lower level of sunlight filtering into your home during the fall and winter months. In addition to cranking up the heater, your energy bills will also be impacted by the need for constant lighting.

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