Here at US Home Improvement, we thought we'd seen all the latest building terminology. But then we read about Future-proofing. At first we didn't get it: why would you want to build a home to save you from the future? And what does Future-proofing have to do with selecting the right home … [Read more...]
The Top Questions To Ask When Shopping For Replacement Windows at a Home Show
March 11, 2009 By
It's that time of year again, when building associations and contracting groups across the nation stage their annual home show events. By gathering contractors, roofers, electricians, and other service providers in one location with retailers who offer everything from lighting to flooring to the … [Read more...]
Replacement Windows and the Stimulus Package: Win, Win, Win!
February 16, 2009 By
After a long series of negotiations, the economic stimulus package has gone through. There's a great deal of excitement about this in the blogosphere, particularly when it comes to replacement windows, replacement window installation, energy efficiency, and reducing the nation's carbon … [Read more...]
Choosing a Replacement Window Company During the Recession: What You Need To Know
February 5, 2009 By
Choosing the right replacement window and door company can be difficult during the best of times -- and if you've glanced at the financial pages lately, you know that these are not the best of times. The economy's tanking, and newspaper pages are full of stories of replacement window dealers and … [Read more...]
Window Of Opportunity: Vinyl Replacement Windows in the New Year
January 8, 2009 By
A new year means a new start: a chance to put the stress and worry of a bad year behind us and focus on a bright, positive future. Preparedness and forward-thinking are the order of the day: homeowners are thinking what can they do to ensure that 2009 is a better year than 2008 was. Home … [Read more...]
Vinyl Replacement Windows: A Great Gift for Mom & Dad!
December 4, 2008 By
As you can imagine, we here at US Home Windows keep a pretty good eye on what's going on on the internet about replacement windows. A home replacement window specialist has to be in the know, after all! This morning, we stumbled across a blog article about replacement windows as a gift to the … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks!
November 26, 2008 By
As the scent of turkey starts to waft through the air, and we find ourselves hankering after some cranberry sauce, we thought we'd revisit one of our favorite blog posts ever: Happy Thanksgiving from the US Home Improvement Team. On this special day, we’d like to express our gratitude to our … [Read more...]
Looking at a Brighter Tomorrow Through Vinyl Home Replacement Windows
November 5, 2008 By
At last the election is over -- after the longest campaign in recent memory, we have a new president. No matter what your political viewpoints are, we're all in the same boat: it's time to look forward! Consider the future of your home, as you look into the future. Do you have a great view of … [Read more...]
Vinyl Home Replacement Windows Eliminate Common Health Hazards
October 29, 2008 By
A man's home -- or a woman's home! -- is supposed to be their castle, safe and secure from the harms and hazards of the world. A retreat from a sometimes overwhelming and hostile environment, where we can be comfortable and safe. Yet our homes can make us sick. Often, especially in older homes, the … [Read more...]
Vinyl Replacement Windows & The Environment: What's the Real Story?
September 24, 2008 By
"I don't know," Maria said. "I was pretty well convinced to go with vinyl replacement windows, but then my coworker told me they were pretty harsh on the environment. And the vinyl gives off gasses that wrecks the interior air quality." Maria's been misinformed. The production of vinyl replacement … [Read more...]