Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors, received Bemidji State University’s 2011 Distinguished Minnesotan Award during commencement ceremonies today. First presented by Bemidji State in 1981, the Distinguished Minnesotan Award acknowledges the contributions of current or former residents of the state who have performed exemplary service to the people of Minnesota or the United [...]

Starting in 1912, Marvin Windows and Doors has committed to providing the best made-to-order wood window in the industry. But the commitment doesn’t start and stop with the window construction, Marvin staff work on architectural support, customer service, product support, research and development, sustainability and more. In addition to the behind-the-scenes work of the dedicated [...]

It’s Day Two of the 2011 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla. To sort through some of the new products and trends and to take a pulse on the homebuilding industry, we interviewed Timothy Dahl, founder and editor of the popular home improvement blog Charles and Hudson. MLuxe: Every year, there are a few [...]

Sarah Susanka, author of the groundbreaking “Not So Big House” series, got a chance to visit her own personal window at the Remodeling Show. Sarah designed this window for the myMarvin Project, and Marvin built it to be installed in her own home in North Carolina. It’s an Ultimate Venting Picture Window, clad in Marvin’s rugged [...]

We’re delighted to have architect and author Sarah Susanka as a guest of Marvin Windows and Doors at this year’s Remodeling Show. Here are some tips from Sarah’s latest book, “Not So Big Remodeling,” written with Marc Vassallo. 1. Two Become One. Make two smaller rooms feel more spacious by opening a shared wall to [...]

We took part in a great event Wednesday night: the 25th annual “Big 50″ reception honoring the biggest names in remodeling. Hanley Wood put on the event, and Marvin Windows and Doors was among the sponsors. Sarah Susanka was on hand to sign copies of her latest book, “Not So Big Remodeling.” There was a [...]

We’re delighted to have architect and author Sarah Susanka as a guest of Marvin Windows and Doors at this year’s Remodeling Show. Here are some tips from Sarah’s latest book, “Not So Big Remodeling,” written with Marc Vassallo. 1. Borrow Before Building. If the existing kitchen is too cramped, consider borrowing space from adjacent spaces. [...]

We’re delighted to have architect and author Sarah Susanka as a guest of Marvin Windows and Doors at this year’s Remodeling Show. Here are some tips from Sarah’s latest book, “Not So Big Remodeling,” written with Marc Vassallo. 1. One is Better Than None. When undergoing a remodeling project, include as many green upgrades as [...]

We’re delighted to have architect and author Sarah Susanka as a guest of Marvin Windows and Doors at this year’s Remodeling Show. Here are some tips from Sarah’s latest book, “Not So Big Remodeling,” written with Marc Vassallo. Bathrooms are among the most expensive rooms in the house per square foot. Carefully consider personal patterns [...]

We’re delighted to have architect and author Sarah Susanka as a guest of Marvin Windows and Doors at this year’s Remodeling Show. Here are some tips from Sarah’s latest book, “Not So Big Remodeling,” written with Marc Vassallo. 1. Set Priorities. When beginning a remodel, consider the three values of quality, quantity and cost. Determine [...]