In a speech to the NAACP yesterday, President Barack Obama called for, among many other things, an increased emphasis on weatherization programs. Weatherization helps homeowners on many levels: increased energy efficiency helps reduce home heating and cooling costs, which puts more money into the … [Read more...]
Home Replacement Windows Help Older Homeowners Stay In Their Home
July 2, 2009 By
"I still can't believe it," Marlene DuBois said. "Normally, I have to have my fuel tank refilled three times during the winter. Last year -- the truck only had to come twice. We saved almost $1,000 -- and the only thing we changed was replacing the windows in the house. DuBois' daughter, … [Read more...]
Installing Replacement Windows Increases Comfort, Enhances Pest Control
June 17, 2009 By
The quality of education received at an institute of higher learning is dependent upon many things. One of those things is the comfort of the faculty, staff and students. Windows can play a pivotal role in comfot according to a recent article in The News Gazette. With old, single pane leaky … [Read more...]
Understanding Payback: How Vinyl Replacement Windows Pay for Themselves
June 10, 2009 By
"Home replacement windows pay for themselves!" It's a common phrase you'll hear time and again while shopping for replacement windows. But how true is it? How does payback work? How much money will you save, and how quickly can you recoup the cost of having replacement windows … [Read more...]
Installing Replacement Windows: A Do It Yourself Job?
June 3, 2009 By
Considering home replacement windows? There are many reasons to do so. Home replacement windows offer the homeowner enhanced energy efficiency, which means more affordable heating and cooling bills. The insulated frames and rigid construction of high quality replacement windows, such as the Alside … [Read more...]
Is Your Replacement Window Installation Team Doing A Good Job? A Six Point Checklist!
May 27, 2009 By
The day your replacement windows arrive is very exciting -- and very nerve-wracking. Choosing to invest in your home by installing vinyl replacement windows, fiberglass replacement windows, or wood replacement windows is a smart decision. You want to make sure that your replacement windows are … [Read more...]
Five Ways Home Replacement Windows Improve Your Quality of Life
May 22, 2009 By
We hear a lot about how home replacement windows -- and here, we're talking about high quality vinyl replacement windows, fiberglass replacement windows, and wood replacement windows -- can enhance the energy efficiency of your home and raise your home's resale value. And while that's all lovely, … [Read more...]
Replacement Windows: How Do You Know if a Bid is Fair?
May 13, 2009 By
Shopping for replacement windows can be confusing and intimidating. Generally, as a homeowner, you're operating 'blind', making a purchase you don't know a whole lot about. Replacement window technology has advanced tremendously over the past few years, and if you're not up on the energy … [Read more...]
Economic Stimulus Package Makes NOW the Time to Re-do Your Windows!
May 8, 2009 By
Homeowners can save up to $1,500 on qualified home improvement projects as part of the Economic Stimulus Package, which means that this may be the ideal time to replace your existing leaky, single-pane windows with vinyl replacement windows, wood replacement windows, or fiberglass replacement … [Read more...]
Replacing Attic Windows, Dormer Windows, and Upstairs Windows
April 22, 2009 By
Home replacement windows are a popular upgrade, allowing many homeowners to enjoy enhanced energy efficiency, an improved appearance, better home security, and a more comfortable living space. Often, if a homeowner is not replacing all of the windows in their home at once, they opt to first replace … [Read more...]