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So you've decided this is the year you're going to make life easier on yourself. You're going to reduce the amount of work you need to devote to the exterior of your home while still making it look fantastic. You can also help increase the energy efficiency of your home with your choice of exterior materials. Siding accomplishes all of the above and looks absolutely flawless while doing so.

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The real estate market is looking up. It could even be said that it's a seller’s market out there with more people wanting to purchase homes than there are houses available for sale. If you need or want to sell your home this summer, the condition of your house and its amenities will increase the chances of it selling quickly. You'll also be more likely to get your asking priceor even higher if more than one potential home buyer is interested in it.

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When the weather gets hot, the gutters are in trouble. Like every season, summer presents a slew of risks to your home’s gutters. Sure, you might not be facing icy snow storms. You might not be battling falling foliage. Summertime does present a number of natural threats to your home, however. If you want to make sure your gutters can withstand the seasonal shift, take these following summertime gutter problems to heart.

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It’s springtime, but many homeowners are banking on summer window installations and repairs. Whether you’re fixing the house, replacing the windows or simply want window-based upgrades, the seasons matter. Winter and summer installations offer several similarities, but summer packs a number of pros and cons. Before getting a window replacement job, make sure you know the ins and outs of seasonal changes.

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If you are like many homeowners in the Ramsey, Minnesota area, as spring approaches your thoughts turn to those outdoor projects that simply couldn't be undertaken during the long winter. While many of these projects might focus on cleaning up the yard and making it look better for the grilling season that's coming up, spring is a good time to assess the way your home's exterior materials are holding up as well.

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Now that spring is officially on its way, it's time to think about the condition of the exterior of your home. One of the most overlooked aspects of your home's outside is its gutters. In spite of this, the guttering system is vital to the structural integrity of your home as well as its visual appeal. From the leaves that fell during autumn to the snow and ice that are part of the winters in the Ramsey, Minnesota area and the upcoming rains of spring, your gutters are subjected to a great deal of stress and wear. This can make them prone to sagging, clogging and disrepair.

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Well, the new year is here. If you’re like us, you’re keeping up with annual window trends. Whether you’re redesigning, installing or fixing up your home’s preexisting windows, we’ve got a few trends we’d like to dish out. Here at Anderson Exteriors, we’re dedicated to your home’s top-tier look, year-round. Give us a call at 763-323-0970, if you want to chat about window replacement, new windows or window fix-ups. But first, check out 2018’s leading window designs and implementations. Trust us: You’ll be happy you did.

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Before you know it, cold weather will strike. Before you know it, you’ll need siding replacement. Fortunately, you can defend your home’s siding from winter gusts, springtime cold showers, hefty winds and frigid nights. Even if you’re not facing winter’s chill, you can still conduct a post-cold-weather inspection on your siding. In doing so, you’ll reduce the need for repairs, replacements, and a remodeling job.

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When building new, or contemplating window replacement with new windows, or even replacing both patio doors or sliding doors, consider getting blinds installed between the glass of your windows. That may seem a bit odd to you, since blinds were originally made to hang in front of the glass for easy access, but there are many sound reasons for getting blinds between the glass installed.

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Your gutters are an essential home system that you probably don't think about very often. While it's true that if you aren't noticing them, it's likely because your guttering system is doing its job just fine. On the other hand, if you find that your gutters simply aren't doing what they were designed to do -- or if your home isn't currently equipped with gutters at all -- then this article is for you!

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