If you've noticed cool drafts in your rooms already this winter, you can plan now to make this the last year you put up with adding extra layers or turning up the heat. Drafts from poorly-fitting, deteriorating old windows not only make your rooms uncomfortable, they are a sign that ...
read more"One size fits all" rarely does. And the same is true of siding products. Most siding has been developed to cover a wide range of conditions. But what's "average" for one part of the United States isn't for another. For instance, homeowners in the Southwest have to deal with high ...
read moreIf you're considering a major exterior home remodeling project in the near future, you may also want to consider the benefits of choosing a single full-service contractor instead of working with a variety of specialty companies. You might think that a door company would be your best choice for replacing your ...
read moreThe charming details of your older or historic home that you loved about it when you bought it may be the cause of frustration, maintenance chores, and high utility bills. This is especially true of windows. Wooden windows deteriorate over time, shrinking in their openings, warping, and cracking. Plus wood ...
read moreYour life is full enough already. Wouldn't you like to enjoy some leisure time by crossing window maintenance chores off your to-do list permanently? If you're like many homeowners, fall means ladders for window cleaning and installing storm windows, scrapers to remove that loose and peeling paint (and then a ...
read moreWith the new year almost upon us, many people are thinking of New Year's resolutions. Here is one you won't dread keeping - resolve to save money next year on your heating and cooling costs. You can save on your energy bills by replacing your old drafty windows with new ...
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