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...]
Every Dollar Counts: How Vinyl Replacement Windows Can Save You Money
October 1, 2008 By
Every Dollar Counts: How Vinyl Replacement Windows Can Save You Money As this entry was being prepared, the US Senate leadership was frantically working on last minute additions to make the bailout more palatable to legislators. Economic unease is the order of the day. As major Wall Street firms … [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...]
Replacement Windows Healthier for Children: 3 Benefits You Need to Know
August 13, 2008 By
If you’re a parent, you know that nothing is more precious than your child’s good health. Our first priority is to help our children achieve and maintain ultimate wellness. That’s why we buy fruits and vegetables. That’s why we visit the pediatrician so often the nurses know us by name. And … [Read more...]
Replacement Windows: Saving for Seniors
January 16, 2008 By
Home replacement windows offer superlative energy efficiency. Vinyl home replacement windows, fiberglass home replacement windows, and wood home replacement windows can all contribute to a more comfortable living environment. But can replacement windows save seniors money? The answer may be yes. … [Read more...]
Replacement Windows and Indoor Air Quality
January 7, 2008 By
Multiple chemical sensitivity, environmental allergies, and asthma are all being diagnosed with increasing regularity. Replacement windows can play a role in how individuals who suffer with these conditions enjoy their homes. One of the main attractions of home replacement windows: vinyl home … [Read more...]
Mold and Mildew: What Is The Best Replacement Window Choice?
December 3, 2007 By
The scenario is surprisingly common: a large family, a small house, multiple showers every single day. Moist interior air, from the showers, the washer, the dishwasher, and the staggering amount of cleaning that happens every day contributes to what can be a potentially devastating problem: mold and … [Read more...]
Home Replacement Windows & Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: What You Need To Know
November 20, 2007 By
Home Replacement Windows and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: What You Need To Know We’ve got to admit it: this one took us by surprise. Is there a relationship between home replacement windows and carbon monoxide poisoning? The answer may be yes -- but the relationship’s not necessarily a bad … [Read more...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What Can Replacement Windows Do To Help
November 16, 2007 By
It’s that time of year again: winter’s gray skies are here, coupled with the early arrival of nightfall. Plummeting temperatures don’t help matters much. Many people find themselves in a down or depressed mood at this time of the year, and for a select few the depression becomes so bad that it … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Replacement Windows: Colds & Coughs
November 5, 2007 By
Cold season is here, and we’re not talking about the dropping temperatures. Judging from the number of flyers in these parts for flu shots and public service announcements about hand washing we’re seeing, cold and cough season is here in earnest. People are worried about getting sick. What can … [Read more...]