Home Improvement Tips from Your North Metro Contractor
Expert advice on roofing, siding, storm damage, and more from IBD — serving Blaine, MN since 2008.
The IBD blog is where we share what we know — straight talk on roofing, siding, storm damage, and home improvement from a contractor who has been working in Blaine and the North Metro since 2008. Browse below or use the categories to find what you need.”
Comparing roofing contractors in Roseville, MN? Here's an honest local guide to the area's roofing companies, plus what to know after the June 2026 hailstorm......
Comparing roofing contractors in Minnesota or Wisconsin? Start here: our city-by-city guides to the area's most trusted roofing companies, with storm-damage help for each community......
Comparing roofing contractors in St. Peter, MN after the April 13, 2026 hailstorm? Here's an honest local guide to the area's trusted roofing companies, including what sets each one apart.
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Comparing roofing contractors in Wausau, WI? Here's an honest local guide to the area's most trusted roofing companies, including what sets each one apart.
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Thinking about permanent holiday lighting this year? Here's why fall is the best time to book, and what to consider before your roofline install......
Filing a hail or wind damage claim for the first time? Here's the step-by-step process for Minnesota homeowners, from documenting damage to scheduling repairs......
Clogged gutters freeze, sag, and feed ice dams. Here's the fall gutter maintenance checklist every Minnesota homeowner should run through before winter......
Ice dams cause thousands in water damage every Minnesota winter. Learn what causes them, the warning signs, and how to prevent them before the snow falls......
A Minnesota roof needs a thorough check before winter. Here's the fall roof inspection checklist that catches small problems before they become expensive ones......