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Tried and True Window Replacement
This article originally appeared in the March 2021 edition of Minneapolis Lakes Magazine. Click here to see the complete article. Tried and True Window Replacement By GORDON GLANTZ Nobody needs to tell Tony Flint about the importance of teamwork, as he has spent his...
Top 5 Problems with Patio Doors
Minnesota and Wisconsin have the highest density of patio doors per house of anywhere in the country, likely due to the added winter daylight and pleasant backyard views that so many houses provide. We look at a lot of patio doors in the Twin Cities and we wanted to...
Direct Benefits of Replacing Windows
Like so many home improvement projects, window replacement is a lot like going to the doctor. Nobody really wants to go through with it, but it's important that we get a check up every now and then. We're often stuck with the final motivator in our own mind thinking:...
Our Window Replacement Process
Our website talks a lot about Andersen Windows and the products that have come to define us as the best window replacement company in the Twin Cities. Andersen's website does a good job of explaining product options as well. But we also have a different approach to...
Refreshing House Update with New A-Series Windows
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1559592231466{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"] Looking for a New View This early 2000's home in Maple Grove was the perfect project for a before/after comparison. The homeowners wanted to replace inefficient vinyl...
10 Ways to Save Energy At Home
There are many different ways to reduce your household’s energy use, ranging from simple behavioral adjustments to extensive home improvements. The two major motives for conserving energy are to save on utility bills and energy usage. Here are the ten most common ways...
Great Plains Windows Wins GuildMaster Award for Customer Satisfaction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GuildQuality’s 2020 Guildmaster Award Honors Great Plains Great Plains Windows and Doors of Oakdale, MN Recognized Among the Top Customer Service Leaders in the Replacement Remodeling Industry Oakdale, MN March 12, 2020 - Great Plains Windows has...
Upcoming Twin Cities Home Shows
Stop by one of our upcoming Twin Cities Home Shows to see great windows and doors from Andersen. 2020 Home Shows: Minneapolis Home & Remodeling Show US Bank Stadium Friday, January 24, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday, January 25, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday, January 26,...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Be sure to check a few of these off the list before the snow flies. Fall has settled in and the clock is running to get your house in shape for the winter months. The cold weather always brings a touch of motivation to get us moving before the snow flies. So as we're...
Which Entry Door Should You Choose, Steel or Fiberglass?
One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners is, “which entry door should I choose, steel or fiberglass”? The short answer is – it depends. The technology for both steel and fiberglass doors has come a long way, and typically either choice will deliver...
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OAKDALE SHOWROOM
6866 33rd Street N, #100
Oakdale, MN 55128
Phone: (651) 207-4571
Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
PLYMOUTH SHOWROOM
3655 Plymouth Blvd, Suite 105
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: (763) 220-1190
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Upgrade Your Home with Andersen Windows
Upgrade Your Home with Andersen Windows Article by Sue Baldani Photography by Anna Ko Photography This article first appeared in Edina Lifestyle magazine. New windows and doors are a huge investment for homeowners, so it’s important to choose the products that are...
Branded Homes: How Brands Impact Real Estate Listings
As home buying shifts to the virtual world, Realtors and homeowners are being forced to find unique angles to present their product. The most obvious changes in the market have focused on presentation: HDR photography, drone flyovers, VR home tours, and virtual...
Understanding Window Condensation in Early Winter
Another freeze/thaw season is upon us, which happens to coincide with the presentation of your home fighting against the cold, dry outside - in the form of condensation on your home's windows. But is condensation always bad? Is ice a problem? Because we get so many...