Best Remodeling Projects to Increase Home Value
Putting money into your home to increase its chances of selling, and selling for a higher price, is a common practice in the real estate industry. After all, the more enticing you can make the space to buyers, the better a price you’re likely to fetch! But not all home renovation projects are created equally, […]
The Benefits of Replacing Your Front Door
Front doors—they’re as much a statement of style as they are a practical household entrance. Combined with your landscaping, driveway, and other yard decor, yours hammers home the vibe you’re going for, as well as providing a convenient route to your driveway. But there’s a lot more to a front door than meets the eye—and […]
Fall Maintenance Tips to Prevent Ice Dams This Winter
Ice dams: They’re a Minnesotan menace. Caused by uneven temperatures and heat loss through your roof according to The Spruce, they cause water to back up underneath your shingles and seep into your attic space, dampening insulation, causing water damage, and setting the stage for mold growth. Intelligent Design Corporation offers top-notch ice dam removal services so you never […]
What to Know About Adding a Bedroom to an Unfinished Basement
Unfinished basements sure tend to have lots of space; we don’t blame you for wanting to fill yours. And if you have youngsters or older family members coming to stay with you, no wonder you’d want to add a new bedroom! That being said, no home renovation decision is one to venture into lightly, and […]
Downspouts Are Yours Secretly Sabotaging Your Home
Few things help your home manage moisture better than its gutter system. By directing rainwater from your roof safely away from your siding and foundation, it makes sure that each and every inch of your property stays as dry as it needs to for optimal longevity. But one part of your gutter system, if not […]
Three Creative Ways to Make Use of a Finished Basement
The floors have been laid, the interior painting finished—your basement is now officially a habitable space! Fraught with decorative possibilities, your finished basement can be used for all sorts of things, so where do you even begin? As strange as it sounds, the amount of opportunity that comes with a finished basement means that some […]
Three Ways to Make Sure Your Deck Withstands the Winter Weather
Decks are one of the best ways to get out and enjoy the short-lived fall colors. Mild temperatures, the season’s last shreds of sunlight—and hey, no bugs! Indeed, you love your deck, and that’s why it’s critical you take precautions before the cold sets in to ensure you’ll see it in good shape in the […]
How to Prevent Burst Pipes This Winter
As snow settles in and the temperatures begin to fall, an insidious threat might just lurk inside your walls—burst pipes! Once you’ve awoken to one of these, you’ll never forget it, and neither will your home if you don’t seek immediate water damage restoration services. Without the proper cleanup, you’re not only left with a […]
Smart Ways to Remodel an Attic
If your attic is a currently uninhabited space filled with fluffy insulation and not much else, you are not alone. Tons of Minnesotna families put this space under the “unusable” category—but it doesn’t need to be this way! With a little bit of TLC from the home remodeling pros, you too can make your attic space into […]
All You Need to Know About James Hardie Siding
When working with a siding contractor to spruce up your home, all the brands at your disposal can be a little overwhelming. While your preferred pro will help you in the right direction, you still want to play an active role in deciding what goes onto the side of your home—but how can you do […]