Green windows are becoming more and more popular as energy costs increase and environmental concerns are on the minds of just about everyone. You've probably heard about energy efficient windows, which make sense for consumers, but green windows go a bit further than saving energy. Your climate, …
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Window Ideas That Let The Sun Shine In
Windows have gotten lots of attention over the last few years. The emphasis has been on upgrading windows for energy efficiency so now it's time to step back now and look at the emotional side of picking the right windows for your home, and that includes changing your existing windows. As people …
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Window Sizes: How Big? How Tall?
Designing window layouts might seem easy until you consider all the factors affecting window design. With most window companies, you can order any standard window sizes you want and lots of special shapes too. In this article, we explore the basic parameters for windows inside a room. Then we'll …
Decorating Windows BEFORE the Curtains
When you talk about decorating windows, most people assume you're talking about curtains. This article doesn't talk about "soft" decorations. This article explores the ways architects, builders and homeowners have been adding sizzle to windows for many years. Many of these hard treatments …
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Window Styles: Which One Do You Like Best?
In a recent newsletter I asked homeowners "... do you know how many windows you have? Do you know which window style is most common in your home?" Don't laugh as I had to count my windows and you will too unless you live in a simple box like this caboose (8 we can see). Windows come in many sizes …
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Replacing Windows: Why, When & How
Windows are a key component of every home, yet we take them for granted. We don't think about our windows until they need cleaning, a piece of glass needs replacing or we find water leaking into our home. There are many advertisements for replacement windows so how do you know when it's time to …
