Homeowners replace their windows for a range of reasons, including efficiency, style and safety. If fire safety is one of the top reasons why you are replacing your windows, there are several facts you should keep in mind. Take a look at these tips:
1. Make sure windows provide egress in fires.
To be consistent with international building codes, the windows in all bedrooms should also work as exits. To this end, make sure that your windows offer ample space for an adult to climb in or out of them.
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From mowing the lawn and cleaning the exterior siding to replacing a loose roofing shingle and shampooing your carpet, it is easy to see the overwhelming nature of home ownership. Fortunately, some tasks offer enormous benefits to your home's appeal and value. While surprising to learn, installing new, energy-efficient windows in your home can offer an estimated 85 percent return on your investment. So window replacement is an upgrade you should consider.
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Sliding glass doors offer many advantages to homeowners, from allowing you to keep an eye on your children playing in the back yard to letting in natural light, all the way to providing an extra-wide entryway for bringing in new furniture. If you have a door that's giving you some grief, you need to know if a quick fix will do the trick or a complete replacement is in order. Here are three situations when replacing your sliding door is warranted.
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If you're tired of paying hundreds of your hard-earned dollars each winter to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, you may be investigating ways to help cut your energy costs that don't involve sitting huddled under blankets or curled around a portable space heater. Fortunately, identifying the "weak links" in your home doesn't need to be a difficult process. Read on for a few minor (and major) modifications you can make to your home to improve its energy efficiency.
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If you are considering a window replacement for your kitchen, why not consider something unique and airy? A custom-made garden window is a smart option for the look and feel of an indoor garden, even during the coldest winter months. Whether you need a bright and sunny spot to house a few plants, or you simply want more room for a few knick-knacks, a garden window is worth considering.
What is a Garden Window?
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