You’ve heard it said, “They don’t make things like they used to.” Well, that’s true for windows too, and that’s a good thing. New, energy-efficient windows help budget-conscious homeowners keep heating and cooling costs down while improving the overall comfort, aesthetics and curb appeal of their home. Moreover, modern windows come with ~70% ROI and …
While you may be familiar with the obvious signs that your windows need replacing such as broken panes or rotting sash, what if the problems are more subtle? How will you know when it’s time to consider a change? Here are a few clues professional contractors look for that indicate your current windows may be …
No one buys replacement vinyl windows just because they want to. Chances are, you are in the market to upgrade yours only because the old ones don’t do the job like they used to. So naturally, this a purchase you want to spend on once, and not again for a long time. And to truly …
Home improvement projects, in general, can be a little intimidating. Have you ever brought in a contractor to give you an estimate on work and felt as if he were speaking another language?Unfortunately, unless you’re familiar with the terminology of the products and services you are purchasing, it may be difficult to understand what is …
Do you remember how exciting it was when you bought your home? Whether you bought an existing property or had a home built, what was the one defining feature that made it feel like it was yours? Was it when you signed the paperwork? When you handed over the cheque? How about when the moving …
Do you take your home’s exterior doors for granted? When was the last time you thought about them—other than that time you locked yourself out or you were trying to decide what colour you should paint them? It’s time to get serious about your doors.
Home design shouldn’t be intimidating, or something that you have to leave only to professionals. Of course, it is helpful, but if you are just doing home renovation projects and not building your home from scratch, good design often goes hand in hand with function and practicality. This is especially true with replacement windows: their …
Choosing the right option for your bathroom window shouldn’t be difficult if you know what’s best for the energy efficiency of your home. Although bathrooms aren’t always a room where serious energy efficiency is required from your windows, there are still several reasons why you should consider getting a well-performing unit. Besides good energy efficiency, it is also important that your new bathroom windows can ventilate the bathroom and offer some privacy while allowing natural light in.
In many ways the living room is like the centrepiece of your home. It is the face of your house on the outside, and a hub of family activity inside. That’s why windows for living room have to look good, be efficient to keep your home comfortable, let in lots of light, and be operable to allow for ventilation. Factoring that these are probably the biggest window openings in your home and they don’t necessarily fit standard sized windows, you may have a conundrum when it comes to deciding which window style to get. We wanted to discuss some common options for living room windows in Canada and hopefully make the selection process easier for you.
A lot of Canadian homeowners have reservations about undertaking home renovation projects in the winter months. And that’s understandable. It’s cold and dark most of the time. With holidays right in the middle of winter, most people would rather think about anything else than a window replacement. But replacing your windows in winter can actually …