If you have single- or double-hung windows in your home, you may or may not be aware of a component called the window balance. Since it’s discretely hidden from sight, when it’s working properly, it’s … Read more
Are you considering a home remodel that involves adding a window or two? Perhaps you’ve just come across the term and are wondering what is a dormer window. Not to worry as I got you … Read more
Why would someone have their windows cleaned by a professional when they can do the same at home? Simple: without proper tools, nobody can reach every corner of their window, especially if its frame is … Read more
Provided you live in an area that receives a cool breeze in the sweltering summer months, opening the windows is the best ‘trick’ to cool your home. By letting the air in and out of … Read more
Has a tear appeared on your window screen? Provided it isn’t too large and hasn’t pulled the mesh out of the frame, then you can still salvage the situation by patching the screen. There is … Read more
If you want to protect your home and all the valuable items you have inside, you need to make sure all the potential entry points are secured against unwanted intruders Since around a quarter of … Read more
Are you looking to spruce up your vinyl windows? Painting the frames can be an easy, not to mention, budget-friendly hack to give your windows a new look. Admittedly, painting PVC is quite tricky and … Read more
It is hard to imagine a modern home without a window sill. Although they vary in design and material, not only sills have a protective function, but they are decorative, as well. If you are … Read more
Modern windows are usually constructed as a double- or triple window pane with space in between, and filled with insulating gas. That is why your windows don’t let the heat or cold into the house. … Read more
Everyone who owns the house needs to replace a few or all the windows at some point. Sometimes, new technology offers new solutions, and this activity is necessary to increase the energy efficiency of the … Read more