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The replacement window and door contractors at The Window Store in Minnesota share advice for getting your home ready to list on the market. We talk about important steps you can take to add value to your home and help its curb appeal so you can sell fast.

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The window and door installation experts at The Window Store in Minnesota share our advice for choosing an entry door for your home. We talk about some of the available options and how our contracting pros can help with your entry door installation.

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Good windows are one of the best investments you can make in a home because they add to a home’s appearance both inwardly and from the home’s exterior. A well-placed window can create a cozy indoor environment while granting its occupants a stunning view of the world outdoors. It also creates a more secure and safer space for those who live in a home. When a contracting team and designer come together to create a new interior space,

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Winter weather is still upon the Twin Cities, and all of that snow, ice, and winter rain can take its toll on your roof. The freeze and thaw cycles that winter brings can also cause serious damage. If you suspect your roof may have sustained a degree of damage this winter, it’s important to stay on top of repairs. This prevents more serious damage from occurring, which could lead to the need for total roof replacement over time.

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Your kitchen is where your family converges and bonds, creating happy memories right along with beautiful meals. It’s also one of the most well-loved and well-used rooms in your home, and it tends to experience wear and tear much faster than other spaces. But updating your kitchen can be extremely costly when it requires all of your cabinets to be removed and replaced. That’s why more homeowners than ever before are turning to kitchen refacing instead of traditional kitchen remodeling.

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There’s nothing quite like a beautiful kitchen to give a home that sense of warmth and comfort where happy memories are created. An inviting kitchen serves as a backdrop for some of the most important moments of our lives from breaking bread with friends to sharing heart-to-hearts with the kids. A beautiful kitchen can also help to increase your home’s overall value. That’s why it’s important that your kitchen is as comfortable as it is functional.

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If you’re looking for ways to step up your home’s curb appeal, it can be hard to know where to begin. While completely repainting your home or repaving your driveway are both fantastic ways to improve your home’s appeal from the street, they are costly and can be quite time-consuming. One of the easiest and fastest ways to dramatically elevate curb appeal is with window replacement using customized windows designed to improve your home’s look.

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Your roof protects your home from the elements, whether it’s sunny outside or rainy and cold, and during the winter, your roof is put to the test every year. If you take care to make sure your roof is regularly maintained over the years, it will continue to perform well over time. But eventually, all roofs will need to be replaced. At The Window Store, one of the ways we serve Minnesota and Wisconsin homeowners is by offering high-quality GAF roofing products.

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There’s nothing quite as exciting as the feeling of moving into a newly remodeled home. But over time, what once was new can end up in need of a little refreshing, even in the most stunning of homes. One of the most important but often overlooked remodeling projects is your home’s windows. As you’re making your New Year’s resolutions this year, it might be a good idea to consider replacing your home’s outdated windows.

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In addition to homeowners insurance policies, many homeowners across Wisconsin and Minnesota choose to sign up for home warranty policies to protect their investment. A home warranty can protect the appliances and other features within your home in case you should experience a need for repair. It typically covers the costs of any damage that meets certain conditions outlined in the warranty text. If your home is under warranty, you may have questions about how this warranty works.

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