What Are the Signs of Winter Deck Damage? A Spring Inspection Checklist
After a long winter, it is easy to focus on lawns, gardens, and getting the house aired out again. Decks often get overlooked, even though they spend months absorbing snow, ice, moisture, and temperature swings without much relief. By the time spring arrives, small issues that started quietly in winter can turn into safety concerns […]
Timberline HDZ® vs Timberline UHDZ®: Choosing the Right GAF Shingles for Your Roof Replacement
Table of Contents Roofing and Roof Replacement Overview When planning a roof replacement, choosing the right shingles is just as important as selecting a top-tier contractor like Lutgen Companies. Roofing materials affect durability, curb appeal, and long-term value. GAF, one of North America’s largest roofing manufacturers, offers multiple architectural shingle options designed for different homeowner […]
Andersen vs Pella vs Marvin: Which Window Brand Is Right for Your Home?
Choosing replacement windows can seem simple at first, but once you start comparing brands, materials, and prices, it quickly becomes a lot to sort through. For homeowners in Central Minnesota, the decision carries even more weight. Windows need to handle long winters, dramatic temperature swings, and years of wear without becoming a constant maintenance concern. […]
Patio Door or Entry Door: What’s Best for Your Budget?
A new door can change how a space feels, adding comfort, character, and a sense of pride in your home. While drafts, sticking panels, or rising energy bills may prompt the conversation to replace your door, the opportunity is really about choosing a door that fits how you live and what you want your space […]
Insulation Insights: Is Your Home Warm Enough for Winter?
Homes across Central Minnesota experience long stretches of freezing temperatures throughout the winter season. These conditions place steady demands on a home’s insulation and reveal weaknesses that may have gone unnoticed during warmer months. When insulation begins to lose effectiveness, you may experience colder rooms, temperature swings, or utility bills that climb faster than usual. […]
Door Defense: Sealing Heat In and Cold Out
Homes in Central Minnesota work through long winters marked by sharp temperature drops, steady wind, and long periods of extended cold. When indoor spaces start to feel drafty or harder to keep warm, many homeowners naturally look to the attic or walls as the source of the problem. In reality, the entry door often plays […]
Window Wisdom: Stopping Drafts and Saving on Energy Bills
Table of Contents When cold air creeps in around your windows, it’s money slipping through the cracks. For homeowners across Central Minnesota, those winter drafts can make it harder to keep rooms warm and heating systems efficient. A few simple maintenance checks before temperatures drop can help seal out the cold and keep comfort in. […]
Siding Check: Spotting and Solving Seasonal Vulnerabilities
Table of Contents As winter settles over Central Minnesota, your siding quietly takes on one of its most important roles of protecting your home from wind, snow, and ice. Over time, these conditions can wear on exterior materials, leading to small gaps or weak spots that allow in cold air and moisture. A little attention […]
Gutter Prep: Ensuring Proper Drainage Before the First Freeze
Table of Contents As winter approaches in Central Minnesota, homeowners know how quickly the first freeze can arrive. Gutters that are not ready for heavy snow and ice can cause major problems such as ice dams, leaks, basement flooding, and costly repairs that no one wants to deal with in January. With more than 40 […]
Roof Ready: How to Inspect and Protect Your Roof Before Winter
To protect your roof before winter, Central Minnesota homeowners should schedule a professional inspection, clean gutters, check attic ventilation, and address small issues early—steps Lutgen Companies has expertly guided over 10,000 clients through since 1983 to ensure lasting, low-maintenance protection. https://youtu.be/TRq9mdwDbG0?si=IUzkdEmrdnpOV0y7 Table of Contents Minnesota homeowners know that winter weather doesn’t hold back. Heavy snow, […]
