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Although cedar shake roofing was initially developed in Europe, it came of age during the period of the American colony settlements. In the early 19th-century shake roofing was revolutionized and gained tremendous popularity throughout the U.S. A shake is a wooden shingle that is made from split logs. Although historically cedar shakes were split from [...]

Tired of painting your old window trim over and over again? Noticing signs of wear and tear? Give your windows the upgrade they need. Window trim enhances the look and feel of your home. Select from a variety of trim features to suit your homes style. Get Your Window Trim Custom-Designed Rather than settling for [...]

The single most important element in home efficiency is insulation. Without it, your home has little defense against outside elements and causing your heating and cooling system to over work. Home performance testing evaluates how insulated your home is. Through testing, technicians can identify any areas where your home is not properly insulated. A specialist [...]

In the past, there were limited options for siding on a wood framed house. The house was covered with tar paper and then either cedar shingles or wooden panels of varying contours were used to cover the exterior of the home and protect it from the weather. In today's world, on the other hand, technology [...]

Short of the actual move after you first bought your new house, very few things are quite so exciting as conducting the upgrades and remodel projects you've always planned. A common remodeling job is to upgrade a bathroom with new floors, cabinetry, and a gorgeous bathtub which allows you to truly enjoy the time you [...]

Whether you're building a new house from scratch, refurbishing a beautiful older home, or buying a house that still has time to add custom features, you may want to consider what window options are available for the modern home. The days of a carpenter and glass shop working together to cover the holes in your [...]

Older houses take on an appearance of age, which can be nice when the house appears as an historic landmark. Relatively newer houses aren't always so quaint when they appear to be old and out of use. Fortunately, there are ways to give a house a facelift which maintains the concept of the original design [...]

A deck is often an afterthought upon completion of a home building project, but it is also an important part of the house as both your home and what is likely the largest investment you've ever made. The deck can be as simple as a small platform which allows access to your backdoor, or it [...]

With the Minnesota winter and cold weather right around the corner, many homeowners are probably wondering how this year's storms will pan out. These thoughts, coupled with realities of the violent storms that have recently struck other areas of the country and the world still fresh on everyone's minds, has prompted Craftmasters to remind you [...]

In the summertime, the last thing you want to think about is home insulation. As a new school year begins and cooler weather looms, it’s the perfect time to think about your home's insulation.   Here are just a few reasons to consider upgrading your home insulation before winter:   1. Insulation Works All Year [...]