As an energy-conscious homeowner, you know the type of window you invest in can cut down on utility bills, provide year-round comfort, and reduce your carbon footprint. The problem is, choosing the perfect energy-efficient windows can be overwhelming with so many choices on the market, and you want to make sure to get the most bang for your buck. So, what exactly is the best type of window for... Source ..read more

Are you tired of home windows that lack any sort of energy efficiency? Or perhaps you are over just how dated your windows make your house look. Maybe you are looking to increase the security your windows provide. Whatever your goal may be, applying a window film to tint your windows is a simple, economical solution that can increase energy efficiency, give your home the makeover it deserves... Source ..read more

If you’ve ever lived in a home with old windows, you’ll know the traditional struggle of having to find something to prop open the heavy panes in the warmer months, like a stack of books or a paperweight. Similarly, if you’ve ever handled a window prior to or after installation, you’ll know how heavy the panes of glass and the accompanying components can be. So, given that windows are generally... Source ..read more

Window cracks can be extremely frustrating to deal with. Not only does it mean that the integrity of the window has been compromised and the temperature-controlled air of your home can sneak out through the crack, no matter how miniscule it may be, but it also means that it’s now necessary to replace your window. Replacing a window, or even just replacing a single glass pane of a window... Source ..read more

First developed in the 1970s as a cheaper and more efficient solution to glass materials within window replacement, vinyl has since emerged as the single most popular window replacement material across the United States. The general choices are between vinyl and wood windows, the latter being much more expensive. While wood windows offer a premium feel and near lifetime guarantees on most products... Source ..read more

Awning windows are one of the two types of windows that typically fall into the “crank window” type of window. This is because of the crank mechanism that is used to open them and adjust the relative size of the window opening. This method of window construction is focused on opening the window outward through a hinge at the top of the window. Typically, this makes the awning structure perfect for... Source ..read more

First developed in the 1970s as a cheaper and more efficient solution to glass materials within window replacement, vinyl has since emerged as the single most popular window replacement material across the United States. The general choices are between vinyl and wood windows, the latter being much more expensive. While wood windows offer a premium feel and near lifetime guarantees on most products... Source ..read more

When considering home renovations, new windows ranks as one of the most costly upgrades. Because of the cost, the idea of replacing them might be-out the window-but an experienced DIY-er might wonder, can vinyl windows be painted? Ultimately, yes. Vinyl windows can be painted. However, window manufacturers will say that you can’t paint them or that you shouldn’t, and they have a point. Source ..read more

After a recent walk around the premises of your historic or older home, you may notice rust around your steel window frames lining the basement. Rust develops because of a lack in care and maintenance over many, many years. This is going to be especially true if you live in a seaside area, a moist/humid climate or the soil comprises large amounts of organic salt compounds. Today we cover how to... Source ..read more

Awning windows are one of the two types of windows that typically fall into the “crank window” type of window. This is because of the crank mechanism that is used to open them and adjust the relative size of the window opening. This method of window construction is focused on opening the window outward through a hinge at the top of the window. Typically, this makes the awning structure perfect for... Source ..read more