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Between strong winds and freezing temperatures, the winter season can be tough on your home’s roof. Prepare your roof for the winter season by following a few basic roof maintenance tips.

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Remodeling your kitchen comes with a series of big decisions. From choosing the overall color scheme to deciding on accents, the project can come with some pressure. As a homeowner, there are a few different approaches you can take to make your kitchen comfortable and beautiful.

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Your home’s exterior color gives you the chance to show a bit of your personality to outside viewers. While this is can be a fun challenge, finding the right color for a home can also supply homeowners with a bit of stress and pressure. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to help you find a color palette that not only looks good but also suits your preferences.

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With daily costs and monthly bills, saving money is a goal for many homeowners. If your utility bill is higher than you anticipated, you may start thinking about what you can do to increase your home’s energy efficiency and lower bills for next month. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to achieve a more energy-efficient home.

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A leaky roof is an especially irritating inconvenience for homeowners. Not only do leaks require repair, but they can also change the overall comfort in your home. At Intelligent Design Corp, we are happy to assist you in repairing any roof leak. In the meantime, however, it’s important to understand the different ways you can avoid this issue.

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A homeowner has many responsibilities, including remembering to clean out the gutters on their house. While it can seem like a tedious task, it’s an extremely important and necessary step to protect your home from water damage. To properly clean your gutters and save yourself from contacting a siding company for water damage repair, follow these steps:

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Between gaining new family members and needing extra space for various activities, additional areas in a home come in handy for many reasons. As your life changes, the option to remodel can come and go from your mind. A common space that homeowners decide to remodel is the basement. Here are several signs it’s time to remodel your basement:

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Between harsh winds and frequent blizzards, winters can take a toll on the exterior of your home, which includes your deck. Snow can cause the wood on your deck to prematurely wear out if it isn’t properly prepared. Additionally, in the springtime, snow and mildew can develop due to melting snow. As a homeowner, it’s essential to know how to combat these natural forces. Knowing how to prepare your deck for the winter will save you from facing several costly repairs.

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A homeowner has many responsibilities to ensure their house is comfortable and safe. Among other tasks, many homeowners must repair a leaky roof. Many owners wonder what causes a leak to develop. Being aware of the many causes behind leaky roofs can help you prevent it from happening to your own home.

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Between heavy rain, fast winds, electrical fires, and mold, plenty of disasters can befall your home. While natural disasters cause direct damage, even persistent rainfall can ruin a home’s interior, attic insulation, basement, and bedrooms. That’s why Intelligent Design Corporation is dedicated to restoring the homes of our Minneapolis and St. Paul Metro area residents.

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