Roof system componentsAlzheimer's Foundation Fundraiser In Honor of J.T. Maher
3Bids attending Alzheimer's Foundation Fundraiser
Please join us in honoring J.T. Maher and help us raise money for the Alzheimer's Foundation.There will be an Open House from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Silent Auction from 4:00 -8:00 pmTickets are $10.00 which includes Food, Music, and Silent Auction.There will be a Cash Bar available
Solar Rewards Program “Spent” for 2011!
Xcel Energy’s Solar Rewards program is tapped out for 2011 projects! The winds keep shifting in Minnesota’s solar incentives, however $3 Million of the Made in Minnesota Rebate and a Federal Rebate remains available. Xcel officials told a group of local solar installers on Monday that the utility’s main incentive program, its Solar Rewards rebate, had depleted its $4.6 million allocation and would not be available to subsidize additional home or business installations this year. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get bids on solar projects – rather, to best capitalize on all the incentives you’ll just have to utilize made in Minnesota products such as tenKsolar and Silicon Energy. We’ll be here for you at 3Bids!
Roof Repair: Replacing Asphalt Roofing Shingles
Roofing Contractors Are Not Always Needed!
Here is a great video that shows how any homeowner can fix or repair their own roofing problems. All you need is extra shingles, hammer, and nails. Click Here to watch the video
5 Useful Roofing Material Facts
Protecting your home or business from the top down is the name of the game for roofs. Roofing is recognized as a construction material that can make a significant difference in a home or building’s energy efficiency and longevity. Here are five insightful roofing material facts:
9 Signs It's Time For a New Roof
Not sure you are in need of a new roof? Let us help! There are multiple signs that can be seen from the ground without having to climb up on your roof. You can also have a roofing professional to come out to inspect your roof usually for free! Take a look below and see if any of these symptoms are likely on your roof.
Hiring a contractor? 7 Bad Contractor Warning signs.
Consumer’s Guide to Hiring a Residential Building Contractor is a great resource offered by the Department of Labor and Industry. Bottom line - it urges you to take the time to screen any contractor you may use and always get more than one estimate.
Twin Cities Roofing Costs: 3 Useful Items to Ballpark Costs
To get a ballpark on Twin Cities roofing costs homeowners should consider these three key elements: Roof Pitch, Roof Difficulty, and Roofing Product.
Rent or Own? Minneapolis Ranked By Forbes Magazine
Top amongst healthy cities, a leader in parks and greenway development and a vibrant social scene to boot, it’s no surprise that Minneapolis is sought after as a great place to live. As rental rates go, Minneapolis’ are quite high as compared to the rest of the Twin Cities. In Fact, Forbes magazine recently noted that it is only $60 cheaper per month to rent than own a home in Minneapolis. Potential buyers - now is a great time to buy and home improvements are an excellent investment. Take a look at this article by the TCB.
Questionable Contractors Out and About After Tornado Disaster
After the tragedy has struck North Minneapolis, it's disheartening to see people in need not getting a fair shake on contractors for their improvement needs. Last week, several watchdog agencies warned homeowners to be careful and do their homework before hiring contractors to repair their storm-damaged houses. Whistle-blowers looked into a few local contractors who left business cards with a North Side homeowner. Read the Full Story Here, and again - always look to get multiple bids by reputable contractors for your work.
