Why a Certified Contractor Matters When Choosing Siding

Step one: Y0u've decided it's time to replace your old cracked and fading siding. Step two: After evaluating the materials available and getting recommendations from some friends and neighbors, you're fairly certain that what you want is James Hardie fiber cement siding. Step three: hiring a contractor. The first two ...

Signs Your Entry Doors May Need Replacing

We know, our name says "Windows," but we're also replacement door experts. While it's often obvious that old windows are well functioning well, the state of an entry door might not be so clear. If you have replaced your windows recently - or intend to, chances are your doors are ...

Home Show Double-Header March 23rd – Lakeville and Minneapolis

On Saturday, March 23rd, be prepared to banish the winter blues by bringing the whole family out to one of these great home expos: Lakeville Landscape & Home Expo & Consumer Showcase Saturday, March 23rd - 9 am - 3 pm Booths # 56 & 57 Lakeville North High School ...

Historic and Older Homes Can Be Transformed with the Right Planning (But It Takes Time)

At Window Outfitters we specialize in helping owners and would-be purchasers of older and historic homes find just the right replacement doors and windows that not only will fit in with the overall architectural style of the home and provide modern energy savings but also will comply with any historic ...

Put Away That Paintbrush – Install Insulated Vinyl Siding Instead

Spring is home improvement season in the Twin Cities, and after a dreary window sprucing up the exterior of your home can be a great project. If the outside of your home is looking a little rough, you may have started looking at paint colors for a face lift. But ...

Low-E Glass and Tinted Windows Can Cut Your A/C Bills, Slow Fabric and Furniture Fading

Does your air conditioner struggle to keep up in the summer in some rooms of your house? Perhaps you've noticed that rooms which get a lot of sunlight are much warmer than other areas. That's an indicator that your windows are letting in too much light. Another indicator is fading ...