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According to Inc., “Direct Exteriors president Mike McAlpin devised an algorithm for where disasters will strike so he can be there to clean up the mess.”

Direct Exteriors
2,723.8% Three-Year Growth
Revenue: $5.5 Million
Employees: 32
President: Mike McAlpin
Founded: 2003
Overall RANK: No. 91
Maple Grove, Minn. directexteriors.net

“Construction com­panies are drawn to restoration projects—such as repairing homes ravaged by natural disasters or theft—for the high profit margins. But Mike McAlpin, founder of Direct Exteriors, knew how tricky it could be to get insurance agencies to pay up. After a friend in the business got into financial trouble, McAlpin studied the friend’s books to see why it took so long to get paid. When a massive hailstorm hit McAlpin’s neighborhood in suburban Minneapolis in 2007, he was ready.”

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by Frida Miller

Oftentimes, we associate renovation with our existing budgets, or on a larger scale, on the current economic state. However there may be some renovations for your home that you should not put off. In fact a lot of home renovations when dealt early can actually help you save in the long run. Renovate your home not just for aesthetics purposes but also to make your home eco-friendly. Here are some home renovation tips:

1. Add a little extra padding for your attic. This will help reduce energy expenditure and thus be more frugal in the long run. Proper insulation can slice heating and cooling bills by 10%.

2. Renovate your windows by upgrading old single-pane windows with Energy Star qualified windows. These window types can save you a lot when it comes to energy bills. Energy Star qualified windows usually have more than a couple panes of glass, warm edge spacers between the window panes and better framing materials.

3. Water heater is another of most home’s major energy expenditure. Not only that, it accounts a large chunk of the household’s monthly energy bill. It’s time to renovate your heater if your present one is more than 10 years old. Why? If your water heater is old, it is most probably running at a less efficient rate, with an efficiency level of 50 per cent or lower. However, you can still spare some money by insulating the water heater with a water heater jacket. You can purchase water heater jackets at most hardware stores or by lowering the temperature setting on the water heater.

There are many benefits in making energy saving renovations to your abode. These renovations can cut your energy consumption and therefore save you money in the long run. Energy-saving renovations can improve your indoor air quality, and your overall comfort level.

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