2025 Housing Trends for Homeowners: This Week’s Key Updates

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Southeast Minnesota Home Renovation: This Week’s Housing Trends In a new feature, we break down the housing news that affects Southeast Minnesota home renovation—because most families in our region aren’t buying new houses. They’re maintaining and improving the ones they already own. Recent updates from NAHB and ProBuilder highlight why renovation continues to lead the […]

Fall Home Prep Tips from the All Craft Crew

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FAll Prep TIPS FROM THE ALL CRAFT CREW WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE SNOW FILES There’s something about a crisp fall morning that makes even the most stubborn homeowner start eyeing the ladder and wondering what needs fixing before winter. The All Craft Exteriors team knows the feeling — and since we’ve spent a few […]

Is Now a Good Time to Renovate Your Home?

With fewer new homes being built and interest rate cuts on the horizon, 2025 is shaping up to be the year to renovate instead of relocate. Stable material costs and better financing options make upgrades like siding, windows, and roofing the smarter investment now.

After the Storm: How to Avoid Contractor Scams in Minnesota

All Craft Exteriors representative Alex Slawson marking hail damage on a Rochester, Minnesota home’s siding after a storm.

Storm Season Brings More than hail- it brings hustlers Hiring a local contractor benefits all of us. When the skies clear after bad weather, most homeowners just want one thing: help. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what fraudulent contractors count on after storms. The Calm After the Storm—And the Knock at the Door In Minnesota, Wisconsin, and […]

Storm Scams: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

When a storm hits, the damage isn’t always just to your home—it can open the door to fraud. All Craft Exteriors is warning homeowners across the Midwest to watch out for predatory contractors who exploit disaster recovery. Learn how to protect yourself, your property, and your peace of mind by working only with licensed, local professionals who won’t disappear when the job gets tough.

How Rapid Temperature Changes Impact Minnesota Roofs

Temperature changes cause condensation

Discover how Minnesota’s rapid temperature changes can impact your roof. Learn to identify moisture problems like condensation, frost, and ice dams, and get expert tips on protecting your home with proper ventilation, insulation, and humidity control.

May 20, 2024 Zumbrota

Hail stones in Zumbrota, Minnesota

All Craft Employee reports hail damage at his home in Zumbrota Minnesota. The National Weather Service is reporting hail stones up to 1.5 inches in diameter.