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Stop by one of our upcoming Twin Cities Home Shows to see Great windows and doors from Andersen 2017 Home Shows: Woodbury Home Show Saturday, October 21, 2017 Bielenberg Sports Center (BSC) [...]

Be sure to check a few of these off the list before the snow flies. Fall has settled in and the clock is running to get your house in shape for the winter months. The cold weather always brings a [...]

Installation Creates Opportunity Choosing the right contractor is one of the most important aspects of any window and patio door purchase. Proper installation is critical for peak performance of [...]

Great Plains Millwork Wins Andersen Windows Award Award Recognizes Outstanding Customer Service BAYPORT, Minn –  Representatives at Andersen Windows, Inc. have recognized Great Plains [...]

Are you feeling a rush of happiness at the explosion of summer colors as you travel around the Twin Cities? Right now the lush green backdrop of trees is splashed with flowers in every color in [...]

FIRST TIME IN J.D. POWER HISTORY ONE COMPANY HOLDS THE TOP THREE SPOTS IN THE HOME IMPROVEMENT CATEGORY BAYPORT, Minn., July 20, 2017 — Andersen Corporation makes history with a sweep of the top [...]

Gone are the days when all you had to worry about when selecting new windows was if you could find stylish window hardware to fit out-of-the-box windows. Today, homeowners have endless style and [...]

How To Recognize Hail Damage to Windows  In recent years, the Twin Cities area has seen major hail storms come through on a regular basis causing widespread damage to homes and property. A [...]

Every window salesperson will say their window is the best. Think about it, they only have one window line to sell and if it isn’t the best, then why would anyone buy it. Coming into a [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Tony Flint Great Plains Windows and Doors 6866 33rd Street North, Door #5 Oakdale, MN 55128 GREAT PLAINS WINDOWS AND DOORS OPENS NEWLY REMODELED SHOWROOM  Oakdale, [...]

As home buying shifts to the virtual world, Realtors and homeowners are being forced to find unique angles to present their product. The most obvious changes in the market have focused on [...]

In the world of architecture, there’s nothing quite as appealing as the warmth of wood. But in the interior spaces of a home, a wealth of wood, though striking, can leave a space feeling dark and [...]

Andersen Windows and Doors for Replacement At Great Plains Windows and Doors we offer the complete line of quality, energy-efficient Andersen windows and patio doors. Andersen builds [...]

Like so many home imporvement project, window replacement is a lot like going to the doctor. Nobody really wants to go through with it, but it’s important that we get a check up every now [...]

As the reality of winter begins to set in, we’re reviewing 2016 and looking ahead to 2017. Just when we were looking for a little inspiration, someone noticed a quote attached to a cork [...]

Solution for Cleaning Window Mold Mold is all around us, but a damp environment can create significant mold growth. Windows are designed to keep most moisture out of the house, but we see a [...]

Another major cold snap is upon us. It typically coincides with the presentation of your home fighting against the cold, dry outside – as condensation on your home’s windows. But is [...]

We all know the importance of making a good first impressions. Of course, that’s common advice for job interviews and first dates, but it can also apply to remodeling. Curb appeal for you [...]

It’s September and the Twin Cities window installers at Great Plains Windows and Doors are busy finishing up projects to make room for the Fall run up to Winter. We’ve recently [...]

When is the right time to replace windows? Have you noticed a draft coming through your windows now that cooler nights are here? The end of summer is fast approaching, and it is the season to [...]

What is the process for a Window Replacement project?   Our website talks a lot about Andersen Windows and the products that have come to define us as the best window replacement company in [...]

This text hit my phone last night – “What’s the best vinyl window?” I immediately felt like a dentist getting asked how much a tooth extraction from an oral surgeon is. [...]

HOW TO BUY CUSTOM ENTRY DOORS Why a Custom Entry Door from Great Plains Windows and Doors Might be the Best Option for Your Home You’ve come to realization that it’s time to replace your [...]

Replacing Windows After 10 Years It would be a pretty good bet in our eyes to think that the majority of windows we replace or windows we’re called out to look at would be for homes built [...]

With more than 150,000 housing units built before 1916, the Twin Cities has one of the oldest housing stocks in the country. Older homes require routine maintenance and sometimes intimidating [...]

What are the differences between Andersen Windows 100, 400, E-Series, and A-Series Windows? Window shopping can be tricky with so many great options to choose from. We carry 4 different series or [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Jim Clark Great Plains Millwork 6866 33rd Street North, STE 100 Oakdale, MN 55128 GREAT PLAINS MILLWORK ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS DIVISION FOR RESIDENTIAL WINDOW [...]

Minnesota and Wisconsin have the highest density of patio doors per house of anywhere in the country, likely due to the added winter daylight and pleasant backyard views that so many houses [...]

  We recently toured Andersen Windows’ manufacturing facility in Bayport, Minnesota. We are an Andersen-only window replacement contractor, so it’s always good to see the home [...]

Once again, the Minnesota weather skipped spring and move directly from winter to summer. You’ve probably had the chance to crack your windows to let in some fresh air and received your [...]

Great Plains Windows and Doors is looking for experienced Window and Door Installation Specialists. We are a replacement window and door company and we are growing! We are looking for the right [...]

With temperatures on the rise as we crawl from spring to summer, we’ve been getting call upon call from homeowners looking to get a long listed “to-do” project off the list. Many Twin [...]

Choosing the right window for your home goes so much deeper than style. Although most people would choose a certain replacement window just for its aesthetic value, there are actually other [...]

Are your windows or doors looking a little worse-for-wear these days? Are they leaky, difficult to operate, or simply not as secure as they once were? No matter what your reasoning for [...]

Northeast, Midwest will have greatest need for remodels, JCHS says Remodelers in the Northeast and Midwest will have the nation’s best opportunities through 2025 to retrofit homes with the [...]