The interior of your home is your castle, providing you with security and privacy. It also protects you from the extreme temperatures that are just outside your door. The windows in your home allow light in and provide you with a beautiful view, but can also be the cause of your home's reduced privacy and are one of the biggest areas where your home loses energy. The following includes some ideas to boost the privacy and energy savings of your home while keeping your home's interior looking attractive.
1 June 2019
The bathrooms in your home are personal spaces that eventually need to be updated. When you get ready to renovate and remodel your bathrooms, you have set a budget. Therefore, you want to get the most out of your investment. Today, modern bathroom design and trends can help you stay on budget or even spend less when renovating your home. Here are some tips to get more out of your bathroom remodeling budget with modern design.
22 January 2019
You've probably seen cars on the road with their windows tinted deep purple, like the color of an eggplant. It's unlikely that this was done on purpose — low-quality window tinting degrades quickly, resulting in purple-colored tint. Thankfully, you can prevent this from happening. Here's why window tint turns purple over time and what you can do to prevent it. Why Does Window Tint Turn Purple? Most automotive window tinting is made of polyester that's impregnated with colored dye.
12 December 2018
Whether it leads to an open backyard or onto a luxurious outdoor living space, your back door should be durable, functional, and appealing. Unfortunately, doors are not meant to last forever, so there will come a time when you need to replace your back door. Thankfully, choosing the right door style and material does not have to be overwhelming. Here are a few great options to consider when it is time for a door replacement.
11 October 2018
Is your home located on a busy street? If so, you may be looking for ways to reduce the noise that is coming in from outside. While having new windows installed is a great way to reduce noise, you can make additional improvements with your window treatments. Here are some things to consider when selecting window treatments for the purpose of reducing noise. Reducing Light One of the best ways to reduce outside noise is with curtains that block all of the light from outside.
6 September 2018
Your aluminum or wood windows are showing signs of age. Or, you want to upgrade your windows so you can add curb appeal to your home. Vinyl is often a favored choice of homeowners for window material for many reasons. Discover why vinyl is beneficial to your home project. Easy Care Like aluminum, vinyl is very easy to care for. Vinyl may warp under hard temperatures or turn colors in direct sunlight, but other than that, the material is very easy to clean and care for.
23 July 2018
Replacing your shutters is a remodel that you should eventually consider. Most homeowners will want to replace their actual windows before they change their shutters. Obviously, you want your windows and shutter styles to be complementary, so you might want to do them at the same time. Even if you can't find a product made by the same manufacturer, you should be able to find something that is similar enough in style.
26 June 2018
When you're trying to sell your home and you have an open house scheduled, you'll be busy preparing the property so that it looks its best. The last thing you want is for something to go wrong, but this can occasionally happen. A broken window, perhaps caused by a low-flying bird or a children's ball can send you into a panic as you imagine prospective buyers visiting, seeing the broken window, and promptly leaving.
21 May 2018
Is your home in need of replacement windows? If you're tired of drafty windows and high energy bills, or if your existing windows are more than 15-20 years old, then the answer is probably a resounding "yes!" At the same time, the number of replacement window options available these days can seem a bit overwhelming. One traditional option that has withstood the test of time, however, is that of the wood replacement window.
20 April 2018
When you have a pet cat, it's very likely that they can get into a lot of trouble when you have horizontal blinds installed. While horizontal window blinds are especially popular in apartments due to their low-price tag, it can end up causing a lot of issues for your cats. Instead of rushing out and replacing the blinds if your cat has damaged them, it's a good idea to look into what kinds of features can make a big difference in making the blinds easy to care for and less of an issue for your cat.
18 March 2018