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Should You Remove Your Window Screens for Winter?

Should You Remove Your Window Screens for Winter?

Temperatures are starting to drop and the hours of daylight are getting shorter by the minute.  As you start putting away your hoses and other outdoor tools, we suggest devoting some time to your windows for the winter season. If you are unsure how to properly take...

Door and Window Replacement in the Winter

Door and Window Replacement in the Winter

Are you wanting to replace your windows and door, but concerned about the cold weather interfering? This question may make homeowners question if doors and windows can be replaced year-round and the answer is yes! There are several reasons as to why we suggest to...

Andersen Windows A-Series vs 400 Series Comparison

Andersen Windows A-Series vs 400 Series Comparison

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1539632206254{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]As the biggest window and door producer in North America, Andersen offers a wide array of replacement options. But how do these...

2018 Trends in Window and Door Design

2018 Trends in Window and Door Design

Fall has finally arrived and Twin Cities homeowners are searching for window and door solutions to protect their homes from the upcoming Minnesota winter. We wanted to highlight a few project themes we've seen from 2018 replacement window projects, and we've included...

What is the Best Replacement Window?

What is the Best Replacement Window?

Every window salesperson will say their window is the best. Think about it, they only have one window line to sell and if it isn't the best, then why would anyone buy it. The worst thing about even exploring a new window project is dealing with a salesperson tied to...

This Old Farmhouse – Window Restoration Project

This blog is a republishing of an article from the now defunct blog site called "This Old Farmhouse" at thisoldfarmhouse.blogspot.com The Window Restoration Project When we purchased This Old Farmhouse, we knew that we were going to have to undertake a window...

Andersen Windows Named Greenest Window and Door Brand

Andersen Windows Named Greenest Window and Door Brand

For the seventh consecutive year, Green Builder Media readers ranked Andersen® as the greenest brand among window and door manufacturers in North America. As an Andersen Windows-only Certified Contractor, Great Plains Windows & Doors is a proud Twin Cities partner...

Architectural Home Styles

Architectural Home Styles

Architectural style carries significant influence over home improvement decisions. For architecturally-conscious homeowners, the ability to match a period style can create a make or break point for contractors being considered for the project. Most period-specific...

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OAKDALE SHOWROOM
6866 33rd Street N, #100a
Oakdale, MN 55128
Phone: (651) 207-4571
Mon-Fri 8am - 5:00pm

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3655 Plymouth Blvd, Suite 105
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: (763) 220-1190
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ABOUT US

Specializing in Andersen replacement windows and doors, Great Plains Windows and Doors has been delivering outstanding products and top-notch service to residential customers in the greater Twin Cities metro area since 1991.

Residential Building Contractor License: MNBC708131

BBB accredited business

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Introducing Andersen Windows Full Line-up

Andersen Windows and Doors for Replacement At Great Plains Windows and Doors we offer the complete line of quality, energy-efficient Andersen windows and patio doors. Andersen builds finely-crafted wood windows and doors in thousands of sizes and styles, with...

Cleaning Window Mold Off Glass, Sill, or Frame

Solution for Cleaning Window Mold Mold is all around us, but a damp environment can create significant mold growth. Windows are designed to keep most moisture out of the house, but we see a different source of moisture in Minnesota and Wisconsin than rain and snow....

Andersen 400 Window Series in Woodbury

Andersen 400 Series Replacement Windows Are you considering options to enhance the look of your windows or patio doors? If so, you may want to look at the Andersen 400 series. The Andersen 400 window series blends style and utility in ways that haven’t been seen...