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Replacing Your Windows With Efficient Varieties

If you have a cramped budget, small changes can make a huge difference. A few years ago, I realized that my windows seemed drafty, so I invested a little money into extra insulation and some window films. The insulation helped to keep climate controlled air from escaping through windowpanes, and the window films kept ultra violet light from heating up the inside of my house. This blog is all about replacing your windows with more efficient varieties, so that you don't have to worry about exorbitant energy bills. Check out these articles to learn how a few simple changes could improve your home.

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Extra Steps You Can Take To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

15 September 2016
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Options for home energy efficiency are growing by leaps and bounds, and even if you've already taken steps to make your home more conservation-friendly, there's yet more that you can do. Much of it centers on your windows, from the glass itself to coverings to shade in the yard. Putting even a couple of these tips to work should help your bills. Blackout Curtains These heavy curtains are known as blackout curtains because they block out, or black out, most of the light coming through a window. Read More …

Three Steps To Making The Door Of Your Tiny Home Energy Efficient

19 July 2016
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The most important method for keeping a tiny home's temperature regulated is to have a good, energy efficient door. The door will be the largest opening in the home and will allow massive heat exchange with the outdoors when opened. Tiny homes need to have energy efficient doors in order to make sure that the house remains at the optimal temperature and that heating and cooling the home is not an impossible task. Read More …

How To Make Your Home’s Vinyl Siding Stand Out

29 June 2016
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When you are looking for a siding material for your home that's relatively maintenance free and durable, vinyl siding is what you should be considering. If you are worried about the material looking a bit bland on your home, know that there are things that can be done to customize the siding during the installation to make it stand out. Consider adding these features to improve the look. Use Multiple Siding Styles Read More …

4 Signs Your Windows Need To Be Replaced

16 June 2016
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Your windows are an extremely important part of both your home's interior and exterior design. They are also subjected to a significant amount of wear because of excessive exposure to the elements, causing them to break down. Worn down windows can pose a number of problems to your home, such as moisture accumulation and insulation problems. There are a number of things that you can look out for to determine when it's time to have your home's windows replaced. Read More …

Repainting Wooden Window Frames: Should You Do It Before Or After Window Installation?

19 May 2016
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If you have a really old house with wooden window frames and wooden clapboard siding, and you are about to replace the majority of the windows, you may be wondering about the appearance of the window frames. You could just replace the frames entirely with vinyl window frames when you replace the windows, but if you want to stay true to the style of the home, then that is not an option. Read More …