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  • 4 Modern Window Renovations To Give You More Green Improvements For Your Home

    If you are considering improvements to the windows in your home, such as replacements, this may not be the only thing that you want to do. While you are replacing the windows, you may want to consider other renovations, such as adding more windows for passive heating, creating a breakfast area with windows or other improvements. Here are some additional improvements that you may want to consider when doing window renovations to your home: [Read More]

  • 3 Tips To Get The Most Benefit From Replacement Windows And Other Improvements

    Replacement windows are often mentioned when considering energy improvements for your home. It is not the only solution and may not be the best investment. In fact, many homes benefit from a combination of replacement windows and other improvements. Here are some tips to help you decide where you can benefit from replacing windows or doing other improvements to your home to reduce energy loss: 1. Deciding On Replacements Or New Window Installation [Read More]

  • 2 Types of Window That Can Increase Your Comfort and Privacy

    Replacing the windows in your home can be a great opportunity to improve multiple aspects of your home at once. There are a wide variety of windows out there that can provide a range of unique benefits. Two windows that you should consider because they can increase both your comfort and privacy are soundproof and electrochromic windows. Soundproof One of the easiest ways to make your home more private is to install soundproof windows. [Read More]

  • Three Steps To Tell If You Should Repair Or Replace Your Glass After Graffiti Damage

    Vandalism on glass windows can take several forms. It's possible, instead of just smashing the glass, to etch a graffiti design on it or use an acid to eat away at its surface. If any of these types of vandalism has happened to the windows at your business, it's a good idea to get the damage fixed right away, but you may be wondering whether replacement is the best option for your windows or whether they can be repaired. [Read More]

  • Best Replacement Glass Options For Your Garage Door

    If the glass windows in your garage door are broken and need to be replaced, you can take advantage of this opportunity and upgrade the glass in your garage door. Here are a few of the best glass replacement options for your garage door.  Textured Glass If you want natural light inside of your garage, but don't want people to be able to see your belongings inside of your garage, you should install textured glass in your garage door window openings. [Read More]

  • How To Maximize The Space In A Small Master Bathroom

    Having a small master bathroom doesn't mean you have to skimp on any of the luxury amenities you want in your room. Use these design and decor ideas to maximize your available space and create a truly luxurious master bathroom. Add A Corner Shower And Tub Using the corners in a small room helps you to fit more furniture or fixtures into the space without making it feel cramped. While luxury shower enclosures and soaker tubs can take up a lot of space, models designed specifically for corners take up considerably less space. [Read More]

  • What To Expect When You Repair Double Pane Glass

    Double pane windows are nice additions to your home because they are more energy efficient. The air between the panes acts as insulation that keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. One problem with the windows is that the seal that holds the panes together can fail. When that happens, moisture and outside air can seep inside the gap and cause condensation, fog, and stains. Fortunately, you can repair the windows so they look like new again. [Read More]

  • 3 Features To Look For In Energy Efficient Windows

    Your home's windows are more than just part of the décor, they have a heavy impact on your home's energy costs. Because of this, you need to look for certain features in custom windows so that you get the most energy efficient ones available in your budget. Here are some features of custom windows you should pay carefully attention to. R-Value/U-Factor One of the most important aspects of replacement windows is the R-value. [Read More]

  • Pivot Vs. Side-Mount Hinged Shower Doors

    Just like many other bathroom fixtures, the shower has evolved. It is because of this that there are more choices to make when it is time to install a new shower. Among those choices is whether to opt for a side-mount hinged or pivot shower door installation. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of each to help you with your decision making.  Pivot Shower Doors A pivot shower door installation allows your door to swing outward when opened. [Read More]

  • When The Shatter Doesn't Matter: Why And How To Repair Broken Solar Panel Glass

    One of the most amazing things about solar panels is their ability to keep generating electricity even when they take a hit. It's absolutely worth it to salvage most panels if their only damage is shattered glass and slightly bent frames. Here's what you need to know before you try to repair a solar panel: As long as it's not leaking badly, it's fixable. Your own panels may have been damaged in transport, battered by hail, or toppled by the wind. [Read More]