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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
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?
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
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...
Andersen Windows is Named a 2018 Energy Star Partner of the Year
Andersen Windows has been named a 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner, the highest honor given by ENERGY STAR for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Andersen...
Providing window and door replacement, from consultation to final installation
This article originally appeared in Lillie Suburban News' 2018 Spring Lillie News Progress. The staff at Great Plains Windows and Doors will bring quality replacement Andersen products into your home with exceptional service, expertise and care The Minnesota climate...
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...
Visit Andersen Windows At Super Bowl LIVE
Our window and door partner, Andersen Windows, is a supporting partner of the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee. Fans are welcome to visit Super Bowl LIVE Presented by Verizon and enjoy the custom-built warming house. From now through February 4, the KARE 11 /...
2018 Cost vs Value for Replacement Window and Door Projects
Every year we look forward to seeing the release of Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs Value report. This report allows us to help homeowners compare average costs to expected returns based on a survey of Realtors, Builders, and Remodelers specifically in the Minneapolis...
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Why Your Home Feels Colder Than It Should in Winter
If your home feels drafty during a Minnesota or Wisconsin winter, your windows and patio doors may be contributing more than you realize. When temperatures drop below freezing, even minor inefficiencies become noticeable—often showing up as cold spots, rising heating...