Washing the Dishes Cheerfully

If your home has older vinyl windows, you may be tempted to try to extend their life by fixing a few seemingly minor issues you have found. However, while you are attempting your partial restoration of the windows, make sure you avoid the following mistakes that could wind up making matters worse. 1.  Attempting to Remove Condensation by Drilling Holes One major problem with older, multi-pane vinyl windows is the buildup of condensation between the layers of glass.

If you are moving somewhere where storms are common, you are going to want to make sure that you have storm shutters in place. Storm shutters help keep your home safe. It is important to know how your storm shutters work so you can appreciate how they keep your home safe. 1. Keeps the Building Envelope Intact Storm shutters, when properly shut and sealed, protect your home when strong storms hit.

Do you have a window or two in your home that isn't looking so hot these days? If so, it might be time to contact a local contractor about a replacement. But before you just purchase the first window you see, stop and consider if casement windows would be a good fit for your home. Casement windows have hinges on the side and swing open like a door instead of being pushed upward.

If you're like most people, you really appreciate having lots of natural light in your indoor home environment, and if you've just purchased a home with floor-to-ceiling or other large windows with a western or southern exposure, you're probably looking forward to letting the sun shine in as you and your family enjoy your new home. However, you may find yourself drawing the shades more often than you'd like in order to keep the sun from ruining your enjoyment of your home.

If your front door is getting old, weak or vulnerable, it may be time to replace it with a newer, stronger door. As with any part of your home, your front door needs maintenance and occasional replacement. If replacing your old door doesn't seem like a big deal, check out these three benefits of replacing your old front door. 1. A New Door May Lower Energy Bills During the winter, you want to keep as much warm air inside the home as possible, and during the summer, you want to keep out the warm air.

Back in the '70s, if you asked a retail associate about roller shades, they would point you in the direction of one single type. These plasticky, vinyl-like sheet roller shades were the only kind you could buy. However, as time went on, the roller shade industry got more creative and more intuitive to consumer's needs when it came to window treatments. Now you can buy six different kinds of roller shades, and each one has its own unique benefits for your windows.

The windows play an important aesthetic and functional role in your home. If they're outdated or in poor condition, they can't really serve their purpose all too well. If this has happened to your windows, you should strongly consider these window replacements.  Double-Hung Windows If you're looking for windows that don't protrude that much, both on the exterior and interior, you'll want to go with double-hung windows. They are fairly common in many homes today and come with a lot of benefits.