How to Prepare Your Roof for Winter
Your roof plays a major role in protecting your home from strong winds, freezing temperatures, and other winter elements. As a homeowner, you should ensure that your roof is in the best shape possible to maximize its dependability. There are several steps you can take right now to prepare your roof for this winter season. Schedule a […]
Three Ways Windows Affect Your Home’s Energy Usage
As the weather warms, you’re likely looking forward to opening your windows for the first time in months—but you should be thinking about them in other ways, too! As the temperature slowly climbs, so too will your energy bills after a time. Your windows play a huge role in determining the extent in which this […]
Roof Leaks: What to Know Before Winter Hits
With fall in full swing, many Minnesota homeowners have wintertime on their minds—and are working on their exteriors accordingly. From cracking down on air leaks with better insulation to redoing their windows for a cozier interior, lots of things need to get done. One to-do that sometimes can fly under the radar unless your roof […]
Roof Leaks: What to Know Before Winter Hits
With fall in full swing, many Minnesota homeowners have wintertime on their minds—and are working on their exteriors accordingly. From cracking down on air leaks with better insulation to redoing their windows for a cozier interior, lots of things need to get done. One to-do that sometimes can fly under the radar unless your roof […]
Roof Leaks: What to Know Before Winter Hits
With fall in full swing, many Minnesota homeowners have wintertime on their minds—and are working on their exteriors accordingly. From cracking down on air leaks with better insulation to redoing their windows for a cozier interior, lots of things need to get done. One to-do that sometimes can fly under the radar unless your roof […]
How to Know if Your Home Needs Ice Dam Removal
If you’ve lived in Minnesota for at least a winter season, you no doubt know about the insidious threat of ice dams. Formed by a complex interaction between the temperature of your attic and the outside air, according to The Spruce, they can lead to massive water damage thanks to the puddling they cause. While the damage […]
What Color Should my New Roof Be?
A new roof, courtesy of your favorite residential roofing pros, is certainly an exciting purchase! Not only will it protect your home and insulation, potentially lower your energy bills, and make your HVAC system’s life easier, but it can also revolutionize the way your exterior looks. For some homeowners, that last benefit may feel a bit […]
A Guide for Choosing Your Home’s New Windows
Windows play a major role in establishing your home’s overall aesthetic and comfort. However, determining the best window types for your home isn’t always easy. From optimal daylight to simple operations, each window type provides a unique benefit and look. Understanding how each window design differs will help you select the best options for your home. 5 […]
Questions to Ask Your Roofing Contractor
When you hire a professional roofing contractor to take on a roofing job for your home, it’s important to ensure you understand exactly what the contractor plans to do. It’s your home, after all! You should feel confident asking your contractor any questions you may have throughout the process. At Intelligent Design Corporation, we provide […]
Three Common Cause of House Fires and How to Prevent Them
At Intelligent Design Corporation, we’re fire damage restoration experts—which means we see our fair share of household disasters. Though we’re always there to help you recover afterwards, we’d also love to see fewer of these disasters happen in the first place. Fires are devastating, needless to say, and the water damage that follows after putting them out can […]