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After what seemed to be a really long winter, and as summer approaches, you can expect to find some repairs or maintenance needed on the exterior of your home. If you’re lucky, you’ll only need the basic tidy and maintenance care but, if you’re like everyone else, you’ll want to go through this checklist and maybe add a few more tasks to keep your home in tip top shape! In this blog, we will discuss about the Exterior Home Maintenance. Summer Home Maintenance Checklist 1. Window Replacement The summer is a good time to start considering window replacements with energy […]

If you’d made the decision to replace your windows, you’re probably being faced with yet another decision, vinyl replacement windows or aluminum?  Making this decision shouldn’t make you feel like you’re plunging through a looking glass.  This guide will provide you the basic characteristics of both options and hopefully, it’ll help you make an informed decision and get you on your way to completing your home improvement job! In this blog. we will discuss about the guide to buying replacement windows for your home. Here is a helpful list of key components you need to consider when buying a quality, […]

Wondering when you should replace the windows in your home? Replacement window prices will vary depending on the scope of your project. Your budget is one factor, but there are a number of other factors to take into consideration.    The age of your current windows How old are your current windows? Windows usually last 15 to 20 years before they need to be replaced. Unfortunately, if you weren’t the one who originally had your windows installed, then you may not know how old they are. If you cannot determine the age of your windows, then a good way to […]

Are bay and bow windows different? This is a common question because bay and bow windows look so similar. At first glance, the differences are not apparent, especially if you don’t know what to look for. This blog answers a generally asked question, what is the difference between bay window and bow window? Although they are both beautiful architectural features to your home, there are some important differences to note between bay and bow windows. About Bow Windows Number of window panels Bow windows usually have four or five window panels, referred to as a “four-lite” or “five-lite” bow. Overall […]

The windows in your home are extremely important. Not only do they affect the way your home looks from the outside (enhancing curb appeal), they also affect the comfort level inside your humble abode in terms of temperature and even humidity. If your home needs new windows, you are likely going to be faced with many decisions, in order to choose the style that’s right for you. When choosing the correct type of window for your home, there are many factors to consider. In this blog, we will discuss about Rating and U-Factor of Energy Star Rated Casement Windows. To help […]

Choosing to replace your windows is the first step to improving your home and now-a-days there are a lot of options to choose from. Low-E coating, double and triple glazing are window decisions that you’ll have to make, so what’s the right option for you? These decisions will depend on what goal you’d like to achieve when upgrading your windows. In this blog, we will discuss about the factors to consider before choosing right vinyl replacement windows. Here are some things you should be aware of before purchasing vinyl replacement windows: Better than Wood Vinyl has come a long way […]

Your house is more than just a home, it is an investment. One of the best and most overlooked ways to protect that investment is through a full house window replacement. Can I afford a full house window replacement? A full house window replacement is a serious investment, but one that will bring in big returns. So what exactly are the benefits? A full house window replacement will save you money A full house window replacement can either happen when you choose, or when you least expect it. A window leak can ruin paint and wallpaper, warp window frames and […]

Upgrading Your Windows: An Incentive to Act Quickly. It’s only natural to want to cut down on your expenses as a homeowner. Energy rebates in Ontario are a popular way that homeowners can save money and with a new motion in place, homeowners who are looking to do environmentally friendly renovations might be able to qualify for a new provincial rebate. In this blog, we will discuss about the ontario energy rebate incentive. Adding energy efficient windows or doors to your home are two of the qualifying renovations that can be applicable for the rebate. But before you go ahead […]