Fall is on its way, and many homeowners are anticipating the winter with a little less than enthusiasm. Particularly in the case of older homes, windows are one of the main concerns that people have regarding their home’s safety, comfort, and energy efficiency as temperatures drop. Old windows, aside from being ugly and hard to … Continued
When most homeowners hear the word efficiency, they tend to think of monthly recurring costs like heating and electric bills. However, energy efficiency upgrades are about much more than saving a few bucks every month. In fact, upgrades to home efficiency are some of the most cost effective ways to increase the value of your … Continued
If you are thinking about replacement windows, you are probably browsing your options and wondering which option is best for you. When it comes to windows, there are a lot of options out there, but one of the main divisions is between single hung and double hung windows. If you do not know the difference … Continued
‘Tis the season for Spring Cleaning projects! As much as we all hate trudging into the office every day, working from home can get tiring, too. And after weeks of staring at the same dirty kitchens and drab living rooms, crossing a few Spring Cleaning tasks off your list can really improve your mood. We’ve … Continued
You have a lot of options to choose from when selecting replacement windows for your home. Different materials, different builds and different levels of functionality all play a part and sometimes it can get confusing. Two breeds of window that are often conflated are the awning window and the casement window. Awning and casement windows … Continued
Heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. It seems like there’s no avoiding high energy bills, no matter the season. Inefficient light bulbs and power-hungry appliances can eat up more than their fair share of electricity. If you’ve been eying your energy bill as it creeps ever higher, here are three likely causes … Continued
Protecting yourself during cold and flu season has always been a struggle. You need to manage your interactions with other people, your own hygiene and also maintain a clean environment in your home. With the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, many people have found their at-home sanitization methods lacking. COVID-19 is a virus that … Continued
Your windows are for letting in light and scenic views, not noise. When you close your windows, you can reasonably expect the sound pollution from outside to dampen considerably or disappear entirely, but unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, closing your windows may seem to do little good. You’ve closed and latched all the … Continued
When the time comes to upgrade your doors and windows, you have a big decision to make: do you go in for energy efficient models or not? It’s tempting to make the decision based on prices and not much else, but you really want to look at the bigger picture before you decide. Windows and … Continued
It’s a new year and a whole new decade. It might surprise you to learn that home remodeling comes and goes in trends. I mean, could you imagine being the only house on the block without that trendy new breakfast nook in the kitchen? Just like cars, clothes and hairstyles, we see home decor and … Continued
