The Right Entry Door Makes a Powerful Statement

Perhaps no area of the outside of your home gets as much use - or attention - as your front door. Here you receive guests and visitors, here you pass out Halloween tricks, and here you string the holiday lights. And for those passing by, the front door can say ...

Deteriorating Doors and Windows Mean You’re Getting Uninvited (and Unwelcome) Guests in Your Home – and Paying More for Energy

New windows and doors are the most noticeable improvements you can make to the exterior of your home. But worn-out doors and windows do more than detract from your home's appearance. If they are cracked, warped, or don't seal tightly, you're probably spending more on heating and cooling than you should. There ...

Cleaning Tips for Windows and Doors

Whether window and door cleaning is on your regular spring maintenance list, or it's something you tend to year-round, here are some tips. Since sunlight is less intense in the winter, some homeowners like to maximize the light through their windows by doing a thorough cleaning in the fall. If ...

How to Calculate Your Real Energy Savings When Replacing Windows and Doors

If you have been looking for replacement windows and doors, then you may have noticed ads from some window companies talking about how good their windows are. They'll often tell you how much money they will save you if they replace your windows with their window or with options such as Low-E glass, etc. You've probably ...

That One Door That Needs Replacing

If you're like most homeowners, you have a certain exterior door in your home, the one you use all the time. Maybe it’s the front door or the patio’s sliding glass door, but we all have one door in your homes that gets more use than the others. Due to its use, this ...

Don’t Use Wood Doors in Direct Sunlight in Minnesota

Are you considering purchasing a new door for the front of your home? Do you dread the countless hours it will take to decide what the best material will be? Should you choose a steel, wood, or composite door? What style should you go with? Do you prefer the painted ...