Take Your Storm Windows to the Antiques Roadshow!

Thanks to new window technology, storm windows are pretty much antiques nowadays. The original purpose for a storm window was to protect a home’s primary windows from the weather. Some of you might remember those old windows with the small panes of glass, and some of you still have them. You know, the ones with
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Seeing the Light: Older Homes, Modern Windows

We live in a beautiful and historic part of the country, and a lot of homes in this area are colonial gems. Older homes were solidly built, to be sure, but they were also built before we began to worry about the high cost of energy or the environment. So when it comes time to
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Beat the Heat with “Smart Sun” Replacement Windows

Can windows actually be smart? Well, when it comes to energy conservation and utility costs, the good news is YES, replacement windows are smart. To keep your house cool and the air conditioner bill under control, windows can be the leading variable in achieving a cool, comfortable home while saving energy doing it. Buying the
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Finding the Best Windows or Patio Doors for Cold Weather

There is nothing quite like an icy cold winter day to let you know just how drafty your windows and doors really are. You might be able to ignore these drafts in the summer, but come winter, it can be downright miserable. You shouldn’t be shivering inside your home! There are a number of reasons
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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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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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