Andersen Window Products Receive Leading Indoor Air Quality Certification

Andersen® windows and doors and Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows have received Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage™ Gold Certification for indoor air quality. This level of certification meets North America’s strictest indoor air emission criteria, namely the California Section 01350 Specification, the strictest standard in the U.S. This certification is based upon rigorous, peer-reviewed
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Save Money on Energy Bills and Beat the Heat with New Windows

When were your windows installed? The 1950s? The 1960s? The 1980s? If so, then it may surprise you that today’s windows are more than just glass. Even within the last 10 years, the science behind energy-efficient windows has evolved considerably. “If you have an older home,“ says window replacement expert Gerry Rogers, “your windows are
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The Surprising Truth About Between-the-Glass Blinds

With many homeowners pinching pennies, energy-efficient windows are a smart, simple way to conserve energy and save money now and for years to come. So it’s shocking to know that some window companies try to sell windows that offer no energy-benefits. What’s even more outrageous is that these windows are often quite expensive. How do
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How to Make a Small Room Seem Larger

Do you have small rooms in your home that you wish were larger? Short of knocking down a wall, you won’t truly be able to increase the dimensions of a room. However, there are several ways you can make a room appear larger than it is by changing the layout, contents, and it’s color scheme.
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Home Improvement Prioritization

For most folks, major home improvement projects are few and far between. Adding a new lamp, a new color of paint, or even a new piece of furniture to a room is one thing – making upgrades to the structure of your home is another. If you’re thinking about replacing your home’s windows, it’s a
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What Causes Condensation On Windows?

Have you ever wondered how water gets on the inside of your windows? This question is pretty common. Many people find it odd that condensation forms on their new windows, whereas they didn’t notice any moisture with their previous ones. It might be a little confusing, but seeing some condensation on the inside of a
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Window and Door Replacement in the Winter

It’s officially winter, but you don’t have to be stuck with your old windows or doors throughout the colder months! Whether research took longer than you expected, or something else came up that took priority, we understand that you might not have been ready to replace your doors or windows in the spring, summer, or
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Simple Home Improvement Tips For Aging In Place

There’s no question about it, most folks would prefer to stay in their homes as get older. Over 20% of the US population will be over the age of 65 by 2030. A term has been coined to describe the systems and industry that has sprung up to cater to people that would like to
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Energy Efficiency In Windows & Doors

The types of windows and doors you have in your home greatly affect how energy efficient it is overall. If you want to keep the inside of your home comfortable and save on your energy bills, it’s important to invest in quality doors and windows and keep them in great shape. If you have windows
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Painting A Room? Here’s How To Mix Paints At Home

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Paints come in more colors than they ever have, and if your project is large enough a lot of hardware stores will mix paint for you. However, there are lots of reasons why you might want to mix paints at home. You might already own several cans of paint. If so, you can repurpose these
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