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How does window maintenance help my older windows last longer? Practical window maintenance makes your older windows last longer and more energy efficient so you can enjoy sitting beside your windows without your fan in the summer or blankets in the winter.   If you have recently purchased an older home, you’ll understandably be wary of…

Depending on your house's age and budget, you’ll either lean toward a retro-fit / insert installation (older home) or a full-frame-out installation (newer home.) One is slightly more thorough than the other. However, full-frame-out comes with a cost of time and money. Both installation methods are widely used and each type of installation comes with its…

Poor window installation leads to many issues. Inexperienced or poorly trained installers can leave you with the consequences of air leaks and poor operation. Let’s look at some possible outcomes of incorrectly installed windows.   Windows are a significant investment. In almost every instance, new windows are a positive upgrade. Read our article, Are Replacement Windows…

It’s no secret that our earth continues to heat up at a rapid rate. With these environmental challenges comes new hurdles and they must be taken into consideration when making upgrades to your home. Not only do windows offer a luxurious aesthetic appeal, but they also serve as a barrier to strong UV rays. These ultraviolet…

Unless you’ve purchased a new home or one with recent window renovations, that question will one day enter your thoughts. Let’s look at the top three reasons to replace all your windows at once and the top three reasons to replace a few windows for now. Either way, you’re enhancing your life.  When choosing replacement windows…

If you’ve been living with worn-out windows and doors, you may have no idea how much new windows and doors can change your life, not just your home. Energy-saving government programs, advances in the science of vinyl, and beautiful products mean it’s a renovation that pays back in a multitude of ways.   Our homes have…

Finding a great window company can be tricky. Three things you can check will help you choose: the online reviews using a critical eye, the number of years a company has been in business under the same ownership, and whether their products are in line with your budget and aesthetics.  These three basic premises allow you…

Sometimes the home you have just purchased has older windows in it, and you’re not sure if they might still be effective. So, how can you tell when you should replace the windows? It is much easier to answer this question during the cold drafts of wintertime, but there are other signs.   Manufacturing advances mean…