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Heating and cooling expenses can add up quickly in Minnesota’s harsh winter climate. For homeowners, this can mean paying a great deal out of pocket in energy costs each winter. With a home energy inspection, you can take charge of the situation by learning which areas are adding up on your monthly energy expenses and [...]

When you first begin a home improvement project, the first step is setting a realistic budget. You might think you can save money by purchasing the material and completing the job yourself, but this can sometimes cost you more in the long run. This is typically due to unforeseen problems arising along the way. This [...]

You might think that during the winter and summer months, your electric bill is naturally higher. While this is true, it might be even higher than it should be. In fact, it could be higher than it should be all year long. At Craftmasters, our experts can perform a home energy test to detect if [...]

If you’re looking for a way to expand your living space and create a comfortable environment where your family can enjoy the outdoors together, a deck may be just the thing you need. A deck is one of the best ways to add more livable room to your home without an extensive remodeling project. A [...]

When it’s time to choose a new window for your home, it can be a tough decision. There are so many types of window styles to choose from it can be difficult to know which one is right for your home. If you’re in the process of choosing new windows for your home, our experts [...]

Home Insulation TIps When it comes to saving money on energy bills in the winter, there's so much you can do on your own without consulting a professional. Thankfully, we're going to show you some excellent tricks for keeping your home warm and your bills low. Here's a look at some money saving tips for [...]

Imagine yourself settled into your coziest chair with the latest book by your favorite author, the golden sunlight flooding in all around you. The idea of a sunroom is more than appealing. It offers the chance to enjoy the beauty of nature and get your full Vitamin D dosage with no pesky insects to swat [...]

Unless your roof is having obvious problems, it's likely that you probably don't give it very much thought. While we at Craftmasters can appreciate this -- especially when it comes to all of the other responsibilities that you have to make time for -- having a hands-off approach with your roof can lead to costly [...]

You know that your home needs more insulation in order to make it more comfortable to you and to save you money on your utility bills. How do you know, though, which insulation is the right one for you? In this blog, Craftmasters highlights some of the reasons why spray foam insulation might be a [...]