Andersen Window Products Receive Leading Indoor Air Quality Certification
Thursday, 22 February 2018
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
- Published in Eco Friendly, Windows
Eight Easy Ways to Secure Your Home Against Break-Ins
Thursday, 22 February 2018
According to the FBI a burglary takes place every 15.4 seconds in the United States. It is the most common threat to your home. However, you can easily thwart burglars with some simple tips. Burglars look for the path of least resistance, preferably open windows or doors. They’ll settle for unreinforced entry doors or patio
- Published in Front Doors, Neighborhoods
Patio Doors Can Transform Homes with Natural Daylight, Expand Views
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Homeowners desiring to bring more of the outdoors into their home are increasingly turning to patio doors. In fact, the residential patio door market grew by nearly 25 percent in the 1990s alone, according to research statistics from Andersen Corporation. Patio doors provide an expansive view of the outdoors, whether it is a wooded glade,
- Published in Patio Doors
Save Money on Energy Bills and Beat the Heat with New Windows
Thursday, 22 February 2018
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
- Published in Eco Friendly, Windows
The Surprising Truth About Between-the-Glass Blinds
Thursday, 22 February 2018
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
- Published in Windows
Six Simple Energy-Saving Secrets Revealed
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Homeowners looking to save money on heating and cooling bills should explore options such as replacing their old windows with energy-efficient replacement windows. This can save anywhere from 15-25% on energy bills.However, if you’ve already replaced your windows, or aren’t ready to take that step, even small savings can add up. Here are six simple
- Published in Eco Friendly
How to Make a Small Room Seem Larger
Monday, 05 February 2018
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.
- Published in Windows
Home Improvement Prioritization
Monday, 15 January 2018
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
- Published in Uncategorized
