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Having an energy efficient home means lower annual energy expenses. But it’s also better for the environment and can dramatically increase your home’s overall value. Whether you’re looking at ways to boost your home’s energy efficiency or you’re getting your home ready to sell, there are a number of options for increasing your home’s energy efficiency.

Your roof is the cornerstone of your home’s protection against the elements. It provides a waterproof protective cover against all kinds of weather, from rain to snow and sleet to debris flung by high winds. It also keeps moisture from getting into your attic, where it can cause any number of problems from mold and mildew damage to rot.

Winters in Minnesota can be beautiful, turning the world into a winter wonderland. They can also bring their share of wild weather and can be pretty tough on your home. At The Window Store in Minnesota, we offer quality storm damage repair for your home's roofing, windows, and siding. We can get your home back on track and restore it to its original beauty. We’ve put together this helpful information to guide you through how you should go about checking for damage around your home after the big winter storm hits.

Few things are more frightening than the thunder, wind, and lightning of a big storm. When a storm hits, the wild weather can do wreak havoc on your house, causing all kinds of damage. If the storm includes hail, the damage can be serious.

If you are looking to upgrade your home’s curb appeal, there are a number of factors to take into consideration. Often, homeowners will look at repainting or replacing the entryway door as their first approach for boosting their home’s appearance. But too often overlooked is one of the best ways to upgrade your home’s look. By replacing your home’s windows with custom windows, you can completely transform the appearance of your home, updating the existing look to something more modern and intentional.

Creating a new look for your kitchen can get costly fast. Many homeowners don’t realize they could have the exciting look of a total renovation at a fraction of the cost. It can also mean much less downtime in your home. If your kitchen cabinets and counters are structurally in good shape but need a new cosmetic look, you may be able to transform your kitchen through refacing.

Whether you are updating the home you live in, preparing to sell, or renovating an investment, you want your home to stand out for its beautiful curb appeal. At The Window Store in Minnesota, we are experts in creating beautiful spaces. We offer a wide range of services to get your home looking its best. Whether you’re looking to give the outside of your home an extreme makeover or something a little more subtle, we can help. Check out this list of our top four exterior makeover services.

It's hard to believe since its September and the end of summer that winter's cold temperatures will be here before you know it. It won't be long before the occasional cool days or nights become more frequent and the area sees the cold snaps that it's used to. This is why now is a good time to think about replacing your windows. As an added bonus, you can also look forward to saving money as well.

Whether you are considering the type of windows you want for a new home or you're in the decision phase when it comes to replacement windows for your existing home, you should know about the advantages of choosing custom windows. Many of these advantages might be ones that you normally wouldn't think about.

Family and friends may consider you a great Do-It-Yourself person, but do you have the skill to tackle the installation of replacement windows? You’ve done almost everything else around your house, so why not replace those leaky old windows? Replacement windows can’t be that hard, you reason.