Many homeowners may believe building permits are only required by their municipality if they’re altering the structural framework of their home and that replacing windows would not fall under that category. This is incorrect. As windows are a critical component of your home’s safety, performance and comfort, every Canadian city and township requires that building …
Whether you live out in the country or in the middle of the city, protecting your home and family is a high priority. Choosing the ideal door lock is the first line of defense against intruders but how do you decide what to look for or what lock is best for your needs? This guide …
You probably know that the front door is the most important feature of your home. It creates a first impression and sets the standard for the rest of your home, so choosing a replacement door will require thorough research and careful consideration. Moreover, exterior door replacement is constantly in the Top 10 home improvement projects …
Home and Garden shows are a very popular form of entertainment and information today. You can learn about the latest trends and styles, learn how to tackle any sort of home improvement project, and even watch as families search for the home of their dreams. Have you ever noticed, though, that every beautiful home on …
Windows can do so much for your home: they add curb appeal by enhancing the overall look of the exterior, they bring in natural light and ventilation, and they help enhance the overall energy-efficiency of your space, lowering annual heating and cooling bills. Unfortunately, windows can also be the source of some significant problems that …
Today’s buzz word is “Smart.” It seems that “smart technology” is built into just about every product today – from televisions to cars to home appliances. While these convenient features are becoming commonplace for many products, here are 5 emerging window technologies that seem more like they came from the Syfy channel than real life. …
When it comes to pricing and installing replacement windows, the condition of your house, health of your used windows, and your budget ultimately determine what kind of installation is required and what kind of new windows you should get. You as a homeowner are tasked with just one job, picking the right window company. Pretty …
If you are like most homeowners considering a window replacement in Winnipeg, there is a good chance your existing windows are either double pane or worst case scenario, single pane. Yet, when they were new they were warm and comfortable. So what’s the deal with triple pane windows then? Does an extra pane really make …
One of the more tricky areas of window installation is figuring out what to do with the security system, how to make sure it doesn’t get damaged, and who is responsible for making sure the system works once your new windows are installed. Most homeowners overlook these questions during the planning stages of their window …
If you have already started thinking about a window replacement project, you’ll probably realize that the same window style won’t work across the whole house. Different windows are best suited for different rooms depending on what the room is used for, where it is located in the house, and even which side relative to the Sun the window will be on. Don’t worry we’ll explain.