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Tips, guides & exterior care advice

Practical, no-nonsense advice from the Barta team to help you protect and beautify your home year-round.

How Often Should You Clean Your Windows in Minnesota?

Pollen in spring, dust in summer, and ice in winter all take a toll. Here's the realistic cleaning schedule we recommend for Minnesota homes.

Using the wrong method can damage siding, stucco, and paint. Here's how to tell which approach is right for each surface on your home.

Before the first freeze, run through these steps to protect your foundation, fascia, and roof through a Minnesota winter, and what to check first.

Sprinkler overspray and Minnesota's mineral-heavy water leave a cloudy film ordinary cleaning can't remove. Here's what actually works.

From gutters to siding, here's what to check before the first hard freeze so your home comes through winter without surprises.

Salt, sand, and a long winter leave every exterior surface needing attention. Here's the order we recommend tackling it in.

Paper towels, dish soap, and cleaning in direct sun are all common habits that work against you. Here's what to do instead.

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