Detecting Window Leaks
A little time spent now detecting window leaks in your home will pay big dividends down the road. The savings from this preventative window inspection can be as simple as reduction in your monthly utility bill or huge savings by avoiding costly repair bills. Here are...
Will the Installation of New Windows Reduce Energy Costs in my Home?
You just received your latest utility bill and are wondering if new windows reduce energy costs? If you live in an older home, with older windows, the answer is most certainly yes new windows reduce energy costs. This is particularly true if you live in a Northern...
Window Cleaning Tips
You open your window blinds to let the beauty of the outdoors shine through. You enjoy watching the birds in your Naperville backyard as you sip on your morning cup of java. The last time you cleaned the windows on your Jolliet home was a year or two ago. Follow these...
How to Build Your Own Replacement Window Screens
So you have just moved into your dream home in Naperville or Aurora, the weather is beautiful, and you decide to open your windows and let in the fresh air. Oops, no window screens. This must be one of the things the home inspector should have discovered prior to...
Change the Look of Your House by Adding Window Muntins
Muntin’s vs. Mullion’s So what is a Window Muntin? First we better set the record straight as there seems to be some confusion as to the difference between a Window Muntin and a Mullion. A window Muntin is the decorative slats that break up a window into smaller...
Window Frame Painting Tips
Spring is a great time to repaint the tired, old, wooden window frames on your double hung windows. But before you start painting; you need to properly prepare the windows to accept a coat of fresh paint that will last for years. Follow these window frame painting...
Replacement Pattern Glass for Your Windows
If you are replacing old windows in your home or office you may want to consider Pattern Glass as an alternative. Installing Pattern Glass in lieu of standard clear windows can change the overall appearance of your home. When installed in an office environment; many...
Window Boxes – Add a Finishing Touch to Your Replacement Windows
You have just upgraded your home by installing new, replacement windows. Now it’s time to add some finishing touches. What better way to beautify your window installation than to add window boxes and then planting some of your favorite flowers. Now that spring has...
The Advantages of Using Tempered Glass for Your Office Windows
When it comes to safety in the workplace at your Coal City Illinois Office, you may want to consider using tempered glass to prevent accidents and injuries. Tempered glass has safety features which are best suited for industrial facilities, public buildings, bus...