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You may feel overwhelmed when a window breaks in your home, particularly if it was from unexpected severe weather or a break-in. Take these steps to keep your family and home safe and secure until you can replace the window completely.
Read MoreWindow replacement doesn’t happen very frequently. Even if you live in your home for 20 or 30 years, you’re unlikely to have your windows replaced more than twice. Therefore, you might have difficulty knowing how to approach a window replacement project. Well, each project is different because window replacement depends a lot on the individual…
Read MoreEvery day, electromagnetic rays radiate through your windows. Many of these rays come from the sun in the form of UV, visible light, and infrared (heat) rays. And in winter, heat rays may radiate in the other direction: through your windows to outside. Controlling how much of this radiation makes it through your windows can…
Read MoreAre you designing or renovating a structure that needs contemporary glass design? Choose the appropriate glass features for your building by understanding the basic categories of modern architecture. Here are explanations of the three main styles of modern buildings and a few examples of window types that suit each architectural style.
Read MoreThe traditional square or rectangular window is functional and familiar, and it gets the job done. However, sometimes you want to add a distinct trait to your home that conventional windows simply cannot deliver. Specialty windows deviate from the norm, coming in different shapes and designs to give your home a truly inspired feel. Shaped…
Read MoreIf you want to boost curb appeal without spending too much money, direct your focus to your front door. Investing in a new front door is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to increase your home’s value. Below, we’ll list some reasons to upgrade your front door, and then we’ll give you some suggestions…
Read MoreThe mountains. The trees. The blue sky. Whatever view greets you outside your home, you want to take it all in. Unfortunately, the current view through your windows is less than ideal. Here are a few steps you can take to improve that view. 1. Get the Right Type of Window If you’re considering installing…
Read MoreIf your home includes one or more small rooms, you may be constantly looking for tricks to make those spaces feel cozy rather than cramped. While you can use a number of techniques to achieve the illusion of openness, you should start with your windows. Your windows and how you cover them can dramatically change…
Read MoreIncreasing a home’s energy efficiency can be a challenge, particularly if the home is older or contains serious preexisting flaws that inhibit energy savings. However, one action that homeowners can take to increase efficiency is installing storm windows. These modern windows are built with low-emissivity (“low-e”) glass, and their low cost means they will pay…
Read MoreUpgrading your front door to a new and contemporary style that better suits your home is a simple renovation that makes a huge impact. If you are ready to give your front entry the pizzazz it needs by installing a new wooden or steel door, consider these many options to fall in love with. Painted…
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