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It’s summertime, and maybe you’ve needed new windows for some time. Is now really the best time to upgrade your home windows? Or, should you wait until fall or winter? We have the answer. Summer is the best time to upgrade your home windows because you’ll experience a cooler home, have a better chance of…

It’s nearly summer, and keeping cool is a priority. And if you use air conditioning, you’re most likely bracing yourself for the incoming hit to your electricity bill. However, you don’t need to rely on this method alone to cool your home. If you have windows, you’re in luck, because utilizing fresh air ventilation is…

Is your home feeling dark and drab? Natural light is something you can easily take advantage of, and have work in your favor.   Windows are the best way to allow natural light to fill your home – they create a sense of space, liveliness, and brightness.    In this blog post, we will share…

Shopping for windows can leave you overwhelmed and unsure of what to choose. With so many options, how can you know the best window type for your home? There are four main types of windows – wood, aluminum, fiberglass, and vinyl. So how do you choose between these types, and what are their differences?  When…

Sash, insulating glass, fenestration – what does it all mean? If you’re in the market for new windows and you come across these terms, you probably feel lost. Luckily, there’s hope for you.  In this window terminology guide, you’ll learn the basic terms about the anatomy, installation, and experience of home windows.  If you’re tired…

It’s springtime. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and flowers are blooming. What a beautiful sight! There’s just one problem: your windows are dirty and an eyesore to look through. With smudges everywhere and residue from winter months on the inside and outside, they desperately need a good cleaning.  Cleaning your windows can be…

As window treatment trends come and go, there’s one that continues to rise in popularity: window film.  Window film serves many purposes. It can reduce brightness and glare, create privacy or act as decoration, and provide security from outside forces. The purpose of your home window film depends on the kind you get. In this…

Spring has sprung! As the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outside air without being cold. There’s nothing quite like the fresh, spring air flowing throughout your home. But did you know that opening your windows has more benefits than just a nice breeze?    Opening your windows can improve your…

So, you’re choosing new or replacement windows for your home. Perhaps you’ve never even noticed that there’s more than one type of window, and now you’re flustered and overwhelmed with the choices. There are single and double-hung, fixed, bay and bow, and the list goes on. But don’t be dismayed, because our window experts have…

Every year, the first week of April is National Window Safety Week, established by the National Safety Council. This week intends to bring awareness to dangerous situations with windows and how to prevent them.  Windows are one of the home’s best features but pose a great hazard to young children if proper safety measures aren’t…