Hurricane is a natural occurrence that can damage things inside your home. But to reduce the problem it could cause, using impact-resistant windows are the best measure to take, especially during big storms or hurricanes. But when yours is not a resistant type, then you need to board up your window. Does the idea of boarding…
Are you looking to add pizzazz to your windows? Scarves or valances are an inexpensive yet creative way to transform a window and even an entire room from meh to magic. The style might look elegant and complicated but it is actually easy to pull off. Read on for tips on how to hang a…
One of the ways of beautifying the outside space of your house is by hanging window boxes. It comes in a variety of colors and types, so you can choose whichever suits you best. You can even hang them around your kitchen space if you love to grow flowers or veggies. Furthermore, you can decide…
Why do you need to know how to fix a broken window? Won’t it be better if you hire someone to do the job for you? If the damage to the pane is minimal, like a small hole or a crack, you can do the job on your own. There is no need to hire…
Everyone loves a cool breeze, but the cold winter air can make people feel uncomfortable. For this reason, you decide to shut your windows and door completely. But the cold air still finds its way into your home. When such happens as mentioned above, the only way is to winterize the window. This approach makes…
Are you worried about (or maybe annoyed with) the little birds that keep striking your windows? Up to 1 billion birds die each year from colliding with windows. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to minimize bird strikes. Read on—we’ll give you tips on how to keep birds from flying into your windows….
Window screens have many uses, from giving you some extra privacy at home to increasing security and even keeping flying bugs from entering at night. The problem is, if you buy one from a store and have it installed professionally, it can set you back quite a bit of cash. There is another solution, though,…
Stained-glass windows can add a touch of elegance to any building, and some of the best examples can be truly stunning. The biggest problem for the average homeowner, though, is the cost since they don’t come cheap. However, if you have some basic DIY skills and a little creative spark, it’s not difficult to make…
There are several different styles of shutters, but they can all add a certain touch of class and old-style charm to any home. Unfortunately, buying shutters from a store and having them fitted professionally is probably going to set you back a couple of hundred dollars at least. The other option is to DIY them…
Valences – and cornices – are not as common as perhaps they once were, and that’s probably because they cost a bit more money to buy and require a bit of extra work to install. However, if you have some basic DIY skills, you can solve both of these problems by making one yourself. To…