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Windows, more than almost any other feature, give a modern home its personality. When homebuyers are asked to describe a home they’ve toured, they usually include references to light in their description. Advances in window technology have made it possible for homeowners to greatly increase the number and size of windows without getting clobbered with…

There many different configurations of custom windows. Here are the most common: Fixed-non operable picture windows. Single hung, a window where the bottom sash slides up. Double hung, a window where the bottom sash slides up and the top sash slides down. Horizontal slider, which slides open to the side. Picture slider, which has 3…

The simple answer is that custom windows can add a lot to your home, but the trick is deciding what you want to add. Visual appeal, energy-efficiency, and varying degrees of light and sound filtration are possible, but you can’t have it all. Why not? Well, a large, multi-sided bay window may be the perfect…

Hurricane shutters are commonly mistaken for storm shutters. While they are essentially the same thing, used for the same reason, hurricane shutters are used for the specific purpose of protecting your home’s doors and windows from hurricane-like weather, e.g. gale force winds, flying debris, hail, etc. To be sure, the distinction between to the two…

Window safety is a paradoxical thing. On one hand, it is vital that you leave windows accessible and open so that they can serve as escape routes in case of a fire or other dangerous situations. On the other hand, falls from windows present a serious safety risk to children under 10, especially on upper…

Replacing windows is a home improvement project that makes sense in many ways. In older homes, window replacement is likely to make your home far more energy efficient. In just about any structure, it can both increase curb appeal and enhance the view from indoors, too! When it comes to installing new windows, homeowners will…

Hiring a Hurricane Shutter Installation Contractor Hiring a storm or hurricane shutter contractor involves dedicated research and asking the right questions. But it’s a niche market with specialists who do nothing but hurricane shutters and often windows and other storm retrofits. Like any other professional, have them do a site inspection, check credentials and get…

Though there are many modern ways to make a home more efficient, storm window installation is one of the most practical in many scenarios. Especially in older homes where owners might want to keep original windows in tact, or in some cases are required by ordinance to do so, storm windows can reduce heating and…

Anytime you hear a home remodeling term with the word smart in it, you know you’re about to learn the latest in new technology. And though these inventions often sound more like science fiction, they are in fact becoming increasingly popular, especially among commercial development, which means that soon they’ll be showing up in the…

How often do you wash your windows? Once a year? Twice a year? Never? You know it’s not enough. You’re probably sitting at your desk, looking out the window, trying to see if it’s a beautiful day or not, and there’s grime. Your view of the world is covered in grime. What is that black…