The term "window glass" can be misleading, because there are actually four basic types of glass. Window glass is composed of one of these types, and is further augmented by additional panes, gas filling, tinting, UV treatments, etc. Here is a basic run-down on the four kinds of glass. Plate ...
read moreGetting your windows ready for winter means more than just keeping warm and cozy indoors. In addition to the cold, winter brings along with it a reduction in the hours of available sunlight. Also, the sun hangs lower in the sky, which means you may be getting less direct light ...
read moreOne of the fastest growing problems in the home improvement industry is contractors who work on a cash basis. The reasons for this are varied, not the least of which is that it allows a contractor to have a stream of untraceable income on which taxes can be avoided. To ...
read moreIf the cost of a home improvement or remodeling project has had you hesitating, this Friday may be the time to take a deep breath and move forward with your dreams. Black Friday sales are for the most part stimulus for holiday shopping and bargain hunting, but don't box yourself ...
read moreMinnesota's extreme weather can hard on exterior entry doors. ProVia’s new PermaTech line of composite door frames is designed to protect doors from hostile environmental conditions but aren’t a substitute for traditional aluminum-wood door frame assemblies in all circumstances. Like other ProVia door frames, PermaTech frames have special features to guard ...
read moreOlder homes are sometimes an attractive purchase, but they can contain hidden problems. One of those is aluminum wiring. Aluminum became popular for a wiring choice around 1965 but it was short-lived because in 1972 it became clear that the fire hazard far outweighed any benefits aluminum wires might provide. ...
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