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
Is it time to replace your roof? Most people dread the thought of having to replace your roof because it is such a big project and it costs a lot of money. While protecting your home should be your number one priority, it is important for you to research insured roofing professionals in the Bloomington, MN area before you decide on a contractor. Read Full Post
Fall is the perfect time for roof repairs and roof replacement, before winter hits and winter storms, snow and cold temperatures create additional problems for your roof. If your home endured a major summer storm, if you have noticed potential vulnerable areas, or if your roof is approaching the end of it’s lifespan, you may want to reach out to a licensed roofing contractor in Bloomington… Read Full Post
Let’s face it, home improvement projects are frequently on a homeowner’s mind. Deciding on what to do next to your home and when to do it can be a tough decision. Living in Bloomington, MN, there are certain times of the year where various home improvement projects are best suited. With the help of our dedicated staff members at Tollefson Bros. Exteriors, Inc., a realistic exterior home improvement plan can be developed to fit your every need. Read Full Post