If you know it's time to consider replacing your windows and you've begun to do some checking, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of information out there, as well as the various options and materials to consider. Here are some good, basic tips that may help you sort through ...
read moreIf you've been thinking about remodeling your home to update it, refresh its appeal, and add value to it, here are four projects that can deliver the most return on your investment. Some home renovations don't add value, they are simply necessary maintenance or upkeep, others are purely cosmetic, but ...
read moreThe 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 ...
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