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Fall Home Cleaning Checklist
Is it that time of year already when we start preparing for hibernation just like the bears? Well it seems to be with the cool crisp mornings and shorter days that are now upon us. Just like spring...
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Let Your Attic Breathe for the Health of Your Home
Many homeowners overlook their attic space and think its purpose is extra storage or a scary place they don’t want to venture to. In all reality, your attic is a vital part of your home’s blueprint...
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Cold? Maximize Your Home’s Heating Efficiency
Winter is approaching and it is that time of year your monthly utility expenses will start to creep up, extra layers of clothing will become necessary and chilly rooms in your home might be your...
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Single, Double or Triple Pane?
Since roughly 90% of a window is glass, your choice of single, double or triple pane can dramatically affect your energy efficiency. Double and triple pane windows trap a layer of still air or gas...
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What is Affecting Your Roof’s Performance?
If you are wondering if your asphalt roof is getting past its peak, it probably is. Asphalt roofs are made to withstand lots of beatings from the weather, but over time the material will succumb to...
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The World of Whirlpool Appliances
The Whirlpool® brand commitment to quality can be seen in their home appliances that lead the industry in innovation and design. Whirlpool® products will help save time, manage space and produce...
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2012 Rewind of Lindus Construction
We have so much to be grateful for this year at Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard. 2012 was a year of growth and professional accomplishments that exceeded our wildest expectations. We have...
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Cabin fever? Tackle a Wintertime Home Improvement Project!
The reality that winter is setting in this past week due to subzero temperatures does not mean that all of your home improvement projects need to come to a startling halt. Actually, wintertime is ideal...
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Why Hiring a Contractor in the Winter Could Save You Money!
1. Decreased time for an estimate & installation During the summer, contractors are booked with home improvement projects, but during the winter months, contractor’s schedules are a lot less full...
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What is Your Average Cost Recouped on Your Remodeling Project?
Every year, Remodeling Magazine publishes their Cost vs. Value report giving you accurate information on what the national average is, for the area you live in, regarding increase in value for your...
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Should Your Next Roof be Asphalt or Metal?
Your roof is arguably the most important surface of your home because it is the most exposed area and comes under assault from rain, snow, wind and the sun. This being said, many homeowners do not...
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Keep Your Sanity this Winter…Add a Mudroom!
If you are unfamiliar with the term “mudroom”, it is a room in your home that acts as a portal between the outdoors and indoors. More commonly seen in country homes, they’re becoming more popular in...
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Need an Energy Boost? Feng Shui Your Home!!
Feng Shui is the Chinese art of placement and spatial arrangement balance in relation to the flow of energy. It is a science that was developed over 3,000 years ago and reveals how to balance the...
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What’s Recyclable Has a 50 Year Warranty & is Energy Efficient?
Residential metal roofing is one of the fastest growing segments of home improvement, quadrupling its market share of the industry over the last 10 years. According to the National Association...
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Hold Your Breath! Your Indoor Air Quality May Be An Issue.
Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency estimates indoor air quality in your home or workplace can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outdoors and causes 50% of the illness...
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Can I Install a New Roof Over My Old One?
Installing a new roof is a sizable investment and most homeowners want to ensure that they’re being wise with their money. As a cost-saving measure, some may look to eliminate the cost of the tear-off...
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Invest in your future with Geothermal Energy!
Would you like to incorporate something into your home that is cost effective, reliable, sustainable and environmentally friendly? If so, geothermal energy is your golden ticket. Geothermal energy is...
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Is Your Home Ready for the Spring Thaw?
It is true spring is on the horizon and we will be able to emerge from our winter hideaways and enjoy new smells, above freezing temperatures and the tasks of getting your home ready for the warmer...
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Why High Quality Siding Underlayment Is Important For Your Home
When you think of protecting your home from the elements and increasing energy efficiency, the first thought that comes to your mind is probably not your siding underlayment. This protective barrier...
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“Fresh Air” Skylights & Why You Can’t Go Another Day Without One in Your Home
I don’t think there is a single person in the Twin Cities area that is not ready for spring to arrive in a big way. We are ready to put gloomy cloudy, days behind us and open the windows to let the...
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