by Great Plains | Oct 4, 2019 | Homeowner Tips
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...
by Great Plains | Sep 19, 2019 | Remodeling Trends
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...
by Great Plains | Sep 17, 2019 | Window Replacement
It’s September and the Twin Cities window installers at Great Plains Windows and Doors are busy finishing up projects to make room for the Fall run up to Winter. We’ve recently completed several home remodeling projects with Andersen 400 Series windows and...
by Great Plains | Aug 29, 2019 | Window Replacement
Have you noticed a draft coming through your windows now that cooler nights are here? The end of summer is fast approaching, and it is the season to prepare for Winter by getting your windows replaced before the frost sets in. We explore the right time to replace...
by Great Plains | Aug 12, 2019 | Window Replacement
How To Recognize Hail Damage to Windows In recent years, the Twin Cities area has seen major hail storms come through on a regular basis causing widespread damage to homes and property. A majority of the damage is to trees or asphalt roofing shingles, but we get a lot...
by Great Plains | Jul 15, 2019 | Remodeling Trends
Have you wondered how often you should clean your windows? Well, the answer is roughly every four-eight weeks! Every homeowner wishes this chore could be completed in the blink of an eye but this will require some time and effort. Below, you will learn the best...
by Great Plains | Jul 10, 2019 | Window Replacement
With more than 150,000 housing units built before 1916, the Twin Cities has one of the oldest housing stocks in the country. Older homes require routine maintenance and sometimes intimidating upkeep. Home improvement projects on historic properties often present a...
by Great Plains | Jun 28, 2019 | Window Replacement
Gone are the days when all you had to worry about when selecting new windows was if you could find stylish window hardware to fit out-of-the-box windows. Today, homeowners have endless style and performance options for replacement windows. We want to focus on options...
by Great Plains | Apr 10, 2019 | Remodeling Trends
Andersen Corporation, including its subsidiaries, has been named a 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner. The Sustained Excellence Award is the highest honor given by ENERGY STAR for continued leadership in protecting the...
by Great Plains | Mar 20, 2019 | Window Replacement
In the world of architecture, there’s nothing quite as appealing as the warmth of wood. But in the interior spaces of a home, a wealth of wood, though striking, can leave a space feeling dark and even claustrophobic without smart window selection and the addition of...
