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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 [...]

Homeowners who are exploring their home siding options may be surprised to discover just how many options are now available to them. With a wide array of materials, colors, and styles to choose from, it can take time to decide exactly which option is the best fit for your needs.   If you’re searching for [...]

Most people -- perhaps yourself included -- consider the spring and summer to be the prime time to replace your patio doors and other remodeling projects. The weather is beginning to warm up and many people have vacation time in the summer which both lend themselves to planning such projects during those times. Fall, however, [...]

When many people hear the word "siding," they think immediately of traditional vinyl siding. This thought process is understandable because this type of siding is one of the most popular materials installed on the exterior of homes across the United States. Craftmasters Remodeling also offers specialty siding -- such as cedar shakes, scallop siding, and [...]

Replacing the exterior material of your home gives you the chance to set your home apart from the neighboring houses. With the many choices of exterior materials available today, you can also infuse your home with a distinct personality that can make it easier to sell in the future. The following are a few of [...]