Window Comparisons: Vinyl vs. Aluminum Clad

This is the second article in our multi-part series comparing the various types of window frame materials. Our first post was on aluminum vs. fiberglass (click here to read that post). In this post we'll discuss how vinyl and aluminum clad wood windows compare. Many Minnesota homeowners as well ...

Window Comparisons: Aluminum vs. Fiberglass

Note: This is the first of a multi-part series comparing the various window materials available. At our Minneapolis replacement window company we install windows in most frame materials. In today's post we'll compare aluminum and fiberglass. Future posts will compare: Vinyl windows vs. aluminum Fiberglass windows vs. wood Wood windows ...

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Slider Windows?

How familiar are you with modern window styles? One of the most popular today is the slider window (also known as a glider). These are windows that open horizontally by sliding along the window frame instead of up and down as double hung windows do. The main reason this type ...

Choosing a Home Improvement Project Wisely: When It Pays to Remodel Your MN Home

If you're considering remodeling your MN home, what is the main reason? Comfort, function and appearance are all good reasons. But when you're considering a which home improvement projects you should tackle and which you should not, it is best to think about payback potential. What projects will raise your ...

How to Help Your Contractor: Ways to Ready Your Home for New Window Replacement

Are you hesitating to have your old drafty windows replaced because you dread the mess and the hassle? Having replacement windows installed does not have to be a major ordeal. While many home improvement projects can be incredibly inconvenient due to the noise, mess, and disturbance in daily life, having ...

Contemporary Window Styles for Contemporary Home Designs

Would you consider your home to be contemporary? "Contemporary" is a wide term used for a variety of designs, but contemporary home characteristics are generally open floor plans, tall expansive windows, and an emphasis on lighting that is natural. Roofs are mostly flat, or else they have ceilings with exposed ...