Purchasing and having a replacement door installed for the front of your house is a major home upgrade. The front door of your home is one of the most utilized assets that you have. It provides you with a layer of security from potential intruders. It also protects you from the elements in terms of Continue reading »
Energy efficient window installations can provide a homeowner with a lot of benefits. These can include adding a level of comfort to your home, saving money, as well as elongating the lifespan of actual furniture and such. Understanding what energy efficient windows can do for you will help put the investment into perspective and show Continue reading »
Adding a quality patio in your yard is one of the best investments you can make. It can do a lot to really add to the entertainment value of your yard. You can use a patio for everything from bathing in the sun, to holding a cookout, doing art with chalk, among other ideas. Figuring Continue reading »
Understanding when to replace the windows of your home is not always the easiest thing to figure out. Homes that are more than a decade old probably still have the original windows in them. Taking steps to see if you need a replacement window in each room will allow you to figure out the best Continue reading »
Replacing the windows in your home is one of the more costly tasks of being a homeowner. Installing any replacement window is certainly going to provide you with a more energy efficient home, and, depending on the age of your home, you could see substantial differences in your utility bills. You’ll also notice a cleaner Continue reading »
Weather can take a toll on your home’s doors and windows in many ways. From ravaging summer sun, to pelting sleet and rain, to gusty winds, your doors and windows can take a real beating, and often show it in the way of appearance-and your utility bills. As the seals and weather stripping wear around Continue reading »
Replacing your old, out-dated, and inefficient windows can save you a bundle on your heating and cooling expenses. On average, older windows may account for nearly 25 percent of your annual energy costs, possibly more in harsh climates. Over the course of a few years, your windows fall victim to the elements. Direct sun, inclement Continue reading »
Bare trees, shorter days and frosty mornings all indicate Winter’s impending arrival. In many areas of the country, storm windows have gone up, thermostats have been switched from air-conditioning to heat, and homeowners go about the business of winterizing their property against the coming chill.
The flow of heat through a window is the result of the differences in temperature between the inside of the home and the outdoors. Windows can transfer heat to the outdoors during the cold season, and transfer it inside during the warm season. The ways that windows transfer heat are:
If you want to replace an entry door, you have a number of options available when it comes to materials. Your main considerations here are durability, appearance and energy efficiency. The material your door is made from will have a significant impact on all three of these things. The main options for door materials are Continue reading »