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Minnesota Home Improvements, LLC

8850 Ridgewood Court
5.00(
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Minnesota Home Improvements, LLC

8850 Ridgewood Court
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
34 local quotes requested
50 years of experience

Minnesota Home Improvements, LLC, takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"very good"

Hubert S on October 2021

Minnesota Home Improvements, LLC, takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"very good"

Hubert S on October 2021


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Helmin's Quality Home Improvements

10278 57th Ave SW5
5.00(
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Helmin's Quality Home Improvements

10278 57th Ave SW5
5.00(
23
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Serving all of Crowing County ,Cass County and beyond, the professionals at Helmin's Quality Home Improvements are the go-to, full service exterior contractors you can trust to get the job done right Including Steel Seamless siding with many profiles available. Also Installing LP Smart side , Aluminum Soffit and Fascia. WIndows Call now for a free estimate!

"Very personable, on time, kept us informed. Left area clean/ picked up."

Julie H on October 2025

Serving all of Crowing County ,Cass County and beyond, the professionals at Helmin's Quality Home Improvements are the go-to, full service exterior contractors you can trust to get the job done right Including Steel Seamless siding with many profiles available. Also Installing LP Smart side , Aluminum Soffit and Fascia. WIndows Call now for a free estimate!

"Very personable, on time, kept us informed. Left area clean/ picked up."

Julie H on October 2025


"Excellent service! They went above and beyond! Highly recommend..."

Tucker T on July 2024

From grading, brush cutting, construction of driveways and trails, to land clearing and landscaping services, Orton Companies is your one-stop shop for all your landscaping and dirt work needs.

"Excellent service! They went above and beyond! Highly recommend..."

Tucker T on July 2024



371 Construction

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371 Construction

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371 Construction is your licensed Up North contractor: Services we offer include kitchen and bath remodels, window and siding and roofing replacement, additions, decks, and more!

371 Construction is your licensed Up North contractor: Services we offer include kitchen and bath remodels, window and siding and roofing replacement, additions, decks, and more!


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Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing LLC

4.96(
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Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing LLC

4.96(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hi my name is Matt I am the owner of Northern lakes painting & finishing LLC I have been painting for 11 years. Decided to go on my own last year I specialize in interior/exterior/cabinets/pre-finished work/decks & power washing! I take pride in my work! Very detailed on any project I do! Would love to transform any project you have for me!

"Matt and his team did an exceptional job with our challenging interior paint job—the tongue and groove paneling (walls and ceiling) of our cabin's master bedroom, including a vaulted ceiling. We also asked them to apply a java gel stain to a high ceiling beam and the pitched ceiling of our master bathroom. We couldn't have been happier with the results. Absolute perfection. Matt is professional, timely, and a great communicator. We really appreciated the photos he sent when the project was finished. He had competitive pricing, also. We are so glad we invested in hiring this project out--in the past we've done nearly all interior paint jobs ourselves, but it would have taken us so much time, scaffolding rental, and we wouldn't have done nearly as good a job. We very highly recommend Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing!"

Heidi P on September 2025

Hi my name is Matt I am the owner of Northern lakes painting & finishing LLC I have been painting for 11 years. Decided to go on my own last year I specialize in interior/exterior/cabinets/pre-finished work/decks & power washing! I take pride in my work! Very detailed on any project I do! Would love to transform any project you have for me!

"Matt and his team did an exceptional job with our challenging interior paint job—the tongue and groove paneling (walls and ceiling) of our cabin's master bedroom, including a vaulted ceiling. We also asked them to apply a java gel stain to a high ceiling beam and the pitched ceiling of our master bathroom. We couldn't have been happier with the results. Absolute perfection. Matt is professional, timely, and a great communicator. We really appreciated the photos he sent when the project was finished. He had competitive pricing, also. We are so glad we invested in hiring this project out--in the past we've done nearly all interior paint jobs ourselves, but it would have taken us so much time, scaffolding rental, and we wouldn't have done nearly as good a job. We very highly recommend Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing!"

Heidi P on September 2025


Bakke Best Remodeling LLC

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Bakke Best Remodeling LLC

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8 years of experience

Handyman services and general remodeling. Windows, Doors, Decks, Bathrooms. I have an eye for small details and am a perfectionist. You want it done right the first time and I want to do it right the first time. That’s the best way the Bakke Best way

Handyman services and general remodeling. Windows, Doors, Decks, Bathrooms. I have an eye for small details and am a perfectionist. You want it done right the first time and I want to do it right the first time. That’s the best way the Bakke Best way



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Lakes Area Remodels

517 4th Ave NE
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Lakes Area Remodels

517 4th Ave NE
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.

"Keegan was easy to work with and we are so happy with the results!"

Sheila E on April 2025

Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.

"Keegan was easy to work with and we are so happy with the results!"

Sheila E on April 2025


AMB Const.

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AMB Const.

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At AMB Construction we do all jobs big and small. Big builds, small remodeling, window replacement, or that new deck you have been wanting. I am a third generation builder, raised right here in the lakes area. We offer fair and honest pricing, with quality work, and look forward to building together.

At AMB Construction we do all jobs big and small. Big builds, small remodeling, window replacement, or that new deck you have been wanting. I am a third generation builder, raised right here in the lakes area. We offer fair and honest pricing, with quality work, and look forward to building together.

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Decks and Porches questions, answered by experts

Similar to how you would care for turf in the yard, you’ll need to make sure you’re staying on top of your deck grass by picking up debris, cleaning up spills as soon as they happen, and giving your turf a monthly brushing with a medium bristle brush to keep it from flattening

There are several methods of supporting a balcony. Very small balconies, such as Juliet balconies that don't include any usable floor space and don't need to support human weight, may simply require supporting bolts drilled into the home's structure. Cantilevering is a method that requires no additional exterior supports, and larger balconies typically need posts and footings to carry the weight from below.

Even if your deck is properly constructed with a solid foundation, it doesn’t always mean it can handle the extra weight of a sunroom. Always call in a structural engineer to perform a deck inspection to evaluate the quality and structural integrity of the deck before building. You may need to reinforce the foundations and joists, and with decks in poor condition, it might be better to tear them down and start again. A pro can help you decide.

Start with a 60- or 80-grit sandpaper when sanding a deck, though this could change depending on the type of wood that comprises the deck and how smooth you want the overall finish. If you prioritize a smooth final finish, progress to a finer grit like 120 or 150. Avoid ultra-fine grits for traditional sanding, as it could close up the wood pores and make it harder to apply a finish down the line.

Ipe wood can last up to 75 years with minimal maintenance because its own oils help to preserve it. However, to get the most out of your Ipe wood deck, you should perform some routine maintenance, including regular cleaning, sweeping of leaves and debris, and rinsing spills with a hose. It’s also important to repair any deep scratches as soon as you spot them and reseal the deck annually to protect against scratches and scuffs.

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