There’s moisture beading on your windows but, when you press a finger to the glass, it comes away dry. The foggy condensation is on the inside of the window. But, how did that happen? And what does it mean? Simply put, it all comes down to the...
It can be difficult to try and see the future of your home for yourself. After all, your judgment is likely to be clouded by rose-tinted glasses, if not the opposite extreme of nerves and worst-case scenario type preparations. Thus, when it comes time to tackle...
Contrary to popular belief, even in Florida, the cold is capable of remaining persistent when it wants to. So, if you’re itching to hang up your scarf and open your windows to the timely temperate breezes the state is known for, we can relate. But as...
You’ve updated your roof, painted the guest room, invested in new kitchen appliances, and more. After all, nothing says “refresh” like rejuvenating your home. But what about your windows? When you’re looking from the outside-in, it can be easy to overlook the glass and frames right in...
While you want your home to “breathe” well in terms of proper ventilation, you certainly don’t want it to breathe as a result of air leaks. Particularly when aging windows are subject to harsh weather conditions or a lack of routine maintenance, the likelihood of those...
Did you know that most windows, on average, should be replaced every 20 years? However, not all windows and homeowners get to enjoy such longevity. In fact, even if you’re far from the 20-year mark of your current windows’ installation date, there are times at which...
Dogs are barking, kids outside are playing loudly, and the ice cream truck is making yet another round through the neighborhood. Such is the symphony of summer in the neighborhood. But when the raucous sounds of the season begin to stress you out, you can’t just...
Have you awoken to find your favorite early-morning view obscured by trails of dew and fog across your window? The expanse of condensation may initially seem to be little more than a nuisance; a slight hindrance to your line of sight that will merely burn away...
As we turn the corner from summer into fall, it’s hard not to start contemplating new home improvement projects that will make your home look as refreshed as you feel. And the lens through which you view the world while at home? Your windows! The only question,...
There’s been a growing demand for energy-efficient building materials for the past several years. Many homeowners find these products essential in minimizing their utility costs and improving their lifestyle. In a recent survey, seventy-one percent of respondents say thermal efficiency is important to them. As a result, seventy percent of consumers plan to engage in home improvement projects that can drive their energy bills down.
