If you are ready to start saving on your heating costs, it’s time to consider new energy efficient windows. New energy efficient windows will not only save you money on your utilities, but they are easy to clean and look great too.... READ MORE
Your home windows can be the only entry point of your home in the eyes of burglars and thieves. That is why it is imperative that you should make sure they are secure and strong enough to resist any unlawful entry to your property.... READ MORE
Take advantage of this President’s Day long weekend to indulge in some serious window cleaning. Cleaning your windows, mirrors and other glass around your home can be a tedious chore that many of us put off because it seems like hard work, on the other hand holiday weekends can also translate as the perfect opportunity to tackle this task.... READ MORE
“Out with the old, in with the new!” If you’ve been debating which home improvements you’re going to tackle this year, consider updating your windows.... READ MORE
While some homeowners think that applying tinted windows is unnecessary and costly, window tinting can offer many advantages to your residence. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider home window tinting.... READ MORE
Skylights may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but they are a necessity for homes in cold areas that do not get enough sunlight. This article briefly explores the most popular types of skylights.... READ MORE
There are several ways to find out if your current windows are energy-efficient, and we have talked about that in detail... READ MORE
It is important to note that this article is written for experienced DIY specialists only and not first-timers. If the reader feels like the tasks outlined here extend beyond what they know about replacement windows, don’t try any at home.... READ MORE
Stationed in Waltham, MA, Harvey is one of the leading manufacturers that produce quality replacement and new construction windows for all regions of America... READ MORE
Since the early 20th century, Marvin began by serving their town Warroad of Minnesota, only to expand their footprint all over the U.S. with some of the most innovative windows on the market... READ MORE
Ply Gem has something for every home in any state and in any climate. Their history speaks for itself; they have been in the business of home building products for 70 years and provide homeowners with both new construction and replacement windows to suit their remodeling and home building needs... READ MORE
Pella's smart home technology gives homeowners the control of their doors, windows, shades and blinds in real time, no matter where they are... READ MORE
The CDC estimates that 2.5 million seniors are rushed to the hospital every year for injuries suffered from fall-related accidents. This is largely due to their limited mobility from aging while the homes they live in stay exactly the same - unaccommodating to their needs... READ MORE
Real estate agents agree that curb appeal is not only about upgrading your home with new 'stuff'. Of course, increasing your home's appraised value to land a profit is a good strategy, but it is only half the battle... READ MORE
Impact-resistant windows are either built from wood, vinyl, or aluminum to resist strong impacts. A home with no impact windows is very vulnerable... READ MORE
Even though most new windows include labels of their energy ratings, it is almost impossible to know what the energy performance of a current window is... READ MORE
Warranties can be very dull to read but contain valuable information that only takes a few minutes to take in. A few important questions regarding a window's warranty period, parts covered, installation coverage and transferability of ownership will be answered in this article... READ MORE
Whether your home is of the upscale or midrange variety, replacement windows are one of the most effective ways of readily increasing its value... READ MORE
Apart from home insulation, the material that makes up a window has its own strengths and weaknesses to meet particular needs and tastes. Navigate at your leisure, the window materials below are listed in order of descending costs... READ MORE
Andersen was founded in 1903 and since then has created a legacy in window and patio door manufacturing in the United States, and around the world... READ MORE
Some homeowners can get lost in a window contractor's vernacular and not know the difference between 'new construction windows' and 'replacement windows'.... READ MORE
Lowe's was founded in 1946 and became a home improvement store giant, the second-largest in America. All retail home appliances can be found at your local Lowe's store, including windows... READ MORE
Double glazed and triple glazed windows both have benefits and drawbacks, but they both share the quality of energy-efficiency and differ in terms of cost, performance, and aesthetics... READ MORE
Pella has 85 years under its belt with a lot of quality to back that history up. The level of detail invested into their window products and options they offer consumers has made them an industry leader... READ MORE
Aluminum windows are very versatile and useful for homeowners. Their steadily rising popularity is owed in part to their strength and reliability. Although they are not particularly good insulators, aluminum windows can be upgraded and utilized to protect your home and keep you comfortable... READ MORE
Fiberglass windows are made from glass fibers flattened into a reinforced mat that's strong enough to rival aluminum, wood, and vinyl windows. The mat is then reshaped to take on any desired shape to produce a lightweight and compact window that's arguably slicker in appearance than other windows... READ MORE
Vinyl is estimated to share half of all replacement windows in the United States because it offers the second best insulating performance at an affordable price... READ MORE
Wood can take on any window shape no matter how delicate the design is. Radius designs of windows are beloved by homeowners, but when you put a vinyl radius side by side with a wooden one, the difference in beauty will stand out with the wood radius window... READ MORE
Window World's place in the industry has made a mark and continues to do with its collection of beautiful window products and its array of custom options that homeowners can utilize for an original look... READ MORE
The strategy for testing windows as performed by Energy Star was put forth by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) - a not-for-profit organization... READ MORE
Whether you're replacing older windows or installing them for a new construction, the costs associated are determined by a few factors discussed in this article... READ MORE
If you're planning on getting new construction windows or replacement windows for your home, you will need to consider their size, their quality, and their costs of installation... READ MORE
Whether you need windows for new construction or for replacement, the Home Depot's catalogue has everything that you need from all the window types, frame materials, grid patterns, and glazing options for quality home insulation at affordable prices... READ MORE
Milgard's product lines of wooden, vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum frames offer unmatched customization options; from the interior and exterior window frames themselves to the window grids, styles of operation, colors, glass panel appearance, and window hardware.... READ MORE
There are many different types of windows that make up the construction of your house. Windows allow natural light to flood your rooms during the day and let in air to keep it fresh and dry... READ MORE
Solar window screens and films are a cost-effective alternative to replacement windows and can achieve very effective results in terms of the reduction of glare and solar heat gain... READ MORE
Weatherproofing your windows can up the comfort level in your home and reduce your energy bills by 10 to 15% during cold climates. Installing storm windows is the easiest way to weatherproofing your home and the most cost-effective alternative to new window replacements... READ MORE
The U-factor (U-value) is the difference in temperature between either side of a window's glass. The lower the U-factor of a window is, the better it will be as an insulator.... READ MORE
Double-hung windows can look exactly the same as their single-hung counterparts but, where single-hung windows have one operable sash and one fixed sash, double-hung windows have two vertically stacked operable sashes... READ MORE
Tilt and turn windows are European windows most commonly used in Germany but they are slowly making a breakthrough here at home... READ MORE
Single-hung windows feature two vertically consecutive sashes in which the bottom sash can slide up and down while the upper one remains fixed... READ MORE
Bay and bow windows come in the shape of an arc made up of a series of windows (single-hung, double-hung, or casements) aligned to create more living space of different sizes... READ MORE
Fixed windows are sometimes called picture windows because they are meant to either capture a certain outdoor scenery or an image embedded in its stained glass. Fixed windows have very subtle uses that many homeowners often take for granted... READ MORE
If you need windows designed for optimal air ventilation and wide views to the outside world then casement windows are what you're looking for... READ MORE
Hot air rises and cool air falls. Depending on your area's climate, awning windows are a good way of controlling air ventilation. Placing awning windows high up near the ceiling will create a cooler indoor atmosphere... READ MORE
Sliding Windows... READ MORE