Home Care & Storm Prep Blog
Practical, no-pressure advice on storm prep, home maintenance, and knowing what you're looking at before you call anyone — including us.
6 Storm Prep Tools Every Minnesota Homeowner Should Own
A short list of inexpensive tools that make it easier to check for damage safely after a storm passes. Read more →
Ice Dam Prevention: What Every Minnesota Homeowner Needs on Hand
Ice dams start with heat escaping into the attic. Here's what to watch for and what to keep on hand. Read more →
Basement Flooding: A Prep Kit for Minnesota Homeowners
Basements flood fastest when nobody's watching. A few habits make the aftermath easier, whatever caused it. Read more →
Hail Damage Inspection: What to Check and Document After a Storm
Hail damage isn't always obvious from the ground. Here's what to look for, and how to document it well. Read more →
How to Spot Water Damage Before It Becomes a Big Problem
Small water damage rarely announces itself. A few things worth checking around the house. Read more →
Roof Repair or Replacement: How to Tell Which One You Need
Not every roof problem means a full replacement. Here's what actually factors into that decision. Read more →
How to Prep a Room for Painting Like a Pro
Most of what makes a paint job look professional happens before the roller ever touches the wall. Read more →
Gutter Maintenance: The Habit That Protects Your Whole Roof
Gutters do quiet work until they stop working. A simple maintenance habit prevents most of the trouble. Read more →
Drywall Repair 101: Patching Holes, Cracks, and Water Stains
Drywall damage can range from small nail holes to full wall sections needing repair — here's which fix matches which problem. Read more →
How-To Guides
Roof Shingle Repair Kit: What's in a Pro's Bag
The tools a roofer actually carries for a shingle repair, and why each one earns its spot — plus why the repair itself is a call-a-pro job. Read more →
How to Set a Ledger-Free Deck Footing
Building a deck that stands on its own instead of tying into the house's rim joist — why builders choose it, and how the footings actually get set. Read more →
Taping and Finishing Drywall Seams: Getting an Invisible Joint
New-seam taping and finishing technique — different from patching a hole, this is how two full sheets of drywall disappear into one flat wall. Read more →