As we gear up for spring here in Minnesota, the experienced exterior remodeling contractors at Tollefson Bros Exteriors, Inc thought it would be a good idea to give you some ideas for a variety of home improvement projects around the house. If you’re interested in any of these home improvement projects don’t hesitate to give us a call to setup a free estimate. Read Full Post
No matter what season of the year we are in, having efficient windows makes a huge difference on your monthly energy bills. The last thing that you want to happen during the brisk Bloomington, MN winter is for the heat in your home to sneak out through your poorly functioning windows. During the hot summer, that air conditioning unit has to work a lot harder to cool your home if your outdated windows are not performing up to par. Read Full Post
Do you find yourself spending your downtime at home watching home improvement shows on repeat? These shows get your mind engaged on ways to improve your home, and give individuals the itch to invest in home upgrades. There could be worse things that you wanted to spend your money on. Read Full Post
If you have not already, you will be turning on your heat very soon for the winter. As a result, you may notice a sharp increase in your monthly energy bills. This makes for a perfect time to think about whether your home as energy efficient as it could be. At the very least, you want to make sure that your house can keep the heat inside during those cold months and provide you with a solid barrier for keeping cold air out. Read Full Post
When you first pull into the driveway of a home, what is the first thing you notice? Is it the mailbox? The shutters? The beat up car sitting on the front lawn? If you guessed any of those suggestions, you would be wrong! SIDING! While your brain does not process it as only viewing the siding, most people look at a home and immediately pass judgement based on the exterior look of their home. Read Full Post
There are very few things less enjoyable than a noticeable draft coming from your windows in the dead of winter. You can put on sweaters and cover yourself with blankets, but there’s nothing you can really do about it until spring, and in the meantime your house will continue to leak heat and waste energy. Read Full Post