From keeping bugs out to letting fresh air in, window screens are a must-have for any savvy homeowner. But with so many new options in window screen meshes, it can feel a little overwhelming—should you choose polyester or copper; which is better for security? For all your questions, we put together this window screen buying…
Are you a homeowner considering a bathroom remodel? You’ve probably given plenty of thought to what you don’t like about your current bathroom, but have you considered the newest trends in both aesthetics and design? It’s important to think long and hard before you take a hammer to your walls or open your wallet because…
Picture this: you’ve started renovating your home, and you notice your home windows need replacing. You go to place an order, and you start to see all these different numbers and ratings. U-factor? Air leakage? What does it all mean? There are plenty of details to take into account when buying windows, and with so…
Now that we’ve shut the door (or window) on the year 2020, we can take the time to look back and reflect on the highs and lows—most importantly, the top window design trends of the year. With so much time spent staring out the very windows we’re talking about, you might be more than ready…
When you’re watching TV in the evening or sipping your morning coffee with the daily newspaper in hand, you want to be able to actually enjoy these things. But with airplanes roaring overhead, the kids next door throwing yet another raging party, noisy traffic from your busy street, or any number of neighborhood annoyances, you…
You’ve rubbed your eyes and you’ve put your glasses on, but for some reason, the house across the street still looks fuzzy. There’s nothing wrong with your prescription, though; it’s the buildup of fog in your windows that’s impeding your vision. Fog on the interior side of your window is easy enough to wipe away,…
So your window is broken. Whether the culprit was a backyard baseball game, freezing cold weather, or rotted wood, you want a quick fix so that you can keep bugs out, heat in, and your energy bills down. But what’s the right solution—repairing the broken window element or replacing the entire window? The right answer…
When you think about choosing windows for your home, you might picture big panes of glass. And you’d be right—the type of glass you select is undoubtedly critical. But that’s not all you need to consider. Windows are more than just pieces of glass through which we view the outside world. They protect us from…
Heatwaves are becoming increasingly common—nearly doubling in regularity over the last decade—and have had a dramatic impact on overall energy use. And while you may not have the power to predict the climate, you aren’t powerless when it comes to protecting your wallet. As households across the nation crank air conditioning units to the max,…
Are you thinking about replacing your windows? Revamping your windows is one of the most rewarding home renovation projects you can complete. Depending on how you approach your window replacement project, you can expect better light, more curb appeal, and reduced energy bills. At the same time, replacing each and every old window can be…
