When it comes to privacy in the bathroom, many people simply use frosted glass in their windows. But adding curtains can give a cozier look, as well as helping to keep in heat. And if you choose the right ones, your window can become a real design feature. But if you’re not sure how to …
If you’re looking for an option to increase the privacy of your home, there are plenty of things you might consider. Tall hedges or fences at the boundary of your property are fine if you’ve got a big garden. But even if you do, they won’t stop prying eyes just outside your window. Shutters or …
If you are looking for a way to add extra privacy to your home, reduce energy bills or even just give your house a striking new look, you may be thinking about applying tint to your windows since this is an inexpensive way to achieve all these results and more. However, you may also have …
Like anything in your home, windows don’t last forever, and eventually, you may need to consider buying new ones. The problem is, windows can be among the most expensive features of a home to replace, meaning this is no small decision. When should you think about buying new windows? What are the signs that they …
There are plenty of ways you can add decorative elements to your home that will make it stand out and give it a striking appearance, but few are as tasteful – or as relatively inexpensive – as external shutters. Here, we look at 9 types of external window shutters to give you all the information …
If you have a basement with a window, you probably have a window well – and if you are thinking about converting a dark basement that’s usually used for storage into a comfortable extra room, you will probably be familiar with the concept too. Window wells can be a useful way to bring much-needed light …
Replacing windows or choosing windows for a newly built home will invariably set you back a considerable amount of money, so this is a decision you won’t want to take lightly. This means you’ll want to shop around for the best deal and will inevitably be comparing the various options. You may be looking at …
It is the job of window washer to ensure dirty windows in homes, apartments, or office buildings are neat. This work is not as easy as it looks and sometimes could be very dangerous. Most times, these workers have to do window cleaning for high rise buildings. Their impact on the outlook of a building is …
They say eyes are the windows to our souls. And while windows might be the eyes of our houses, we don’t always want people looking in. We enjoy the sunlight, and we like to peep outside once in a while. But we’d prefer to keep neighbors and passing strangers out of our business. To ensure …
Before we dig in, let’s be clear. As we argue over vinyl vs aluminum windows, we’re not talking about the window panes. Those are glass, or maybe clear plastic. But traditional window frames are wooden while replacement frames can be metallic or plastic, depending on your preference. Vinyl and aluminum window frames may look the …