by Great Plains | Mar 14, 2019 | Homeowner Tips
Several homeowners think that spring is the season to do a thorough cleaning throughout the interior of their home. While it is important to keep your home clean and a great way to spot potential issues, some of the most important spring maintenance tasks are aimed at...
by Great Plains | Mar 4, 2019 | Window Replacement
High indoor humidity and cold outdoor temperatures can result in condensation on cold interior surfaces, caused by heat transfer (thermal bridging) to the exterior. This is particularly common on windows because frames and glass can lose significant amounts of heat...
by Great Plains | Jan 29, 2019 | Homeowner Tips
We are in the thick of the biggest freeze in a generation. The cold temperatures can cause damage to your home but if you are prepared for what’s to come, it may prevent further harm. Lift up your blinds Let your windows get a little conditioned air from the...
by Great Plains | Jan 3, 2019 | Remodeling Trends
[vc_row][vc_column][mk_dropcaps style=”fancy-style” background_color=”#a3a3a3″]I[/mk_dropcaps][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1546453582655{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]t’s about that time of the year where the Christmas...
by Great Plains | Dec 14, 2018 | Remodeling Trends
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...
by Great Plains | Nov 20, 2018 | Remodeling Trends
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...
by Great Plains | Oct 23, 2018 | Remodeling Trends
[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...
by Great Plains | Sep 24, 2018 | Remodeling Trends
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...
by Great Plains | May 25, 2018 | Window Replacement
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...
by Great Plains | May 8, 2018 | Homeowner Tips
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...
