A Clear View – Our Blog
The goal of our blog is to provide you with clear information about windows, siding and doors. We take our most asked questions and blog about them for our customers, future customers and anyone else just wondering about their windows, siding and doors.
The ROI of Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding
Every year the Hanley Wood comes out with their remodeling return on investment (ROI) study. In the 2020 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com) they included a few siding, window and door options. As you’ll see if you download the entire report, nothing gives you...
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3 Reasons to Consider Casement Windows
Although double-hung windows continue to be the most common choice for homeowners installing replacement windows, casement windows continue to grow in popularity. If you’re wondering if you should consider casement windows, here are three reasons you may want to...
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How New Siding Increases Your Home’s Value
We’re not going to lie and say that you will get a positive return on your investment when you install new siding, however, there are financial benefits. After all, curb appeal helps sell a home and if your home doesn’t give a great first impression, the thoughts...
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Color Options for New Windows
If you’re looking at new windows for your home, you may have started looking at other homes, design websites or talked to a replacement window company. In doing so, you may have realized that there are more than just white replacement windows these days. In fact, some...
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Interesting Facts About Quality Replacement Windows
Most people understand that quality replacement windows offer many benefits such as greater energy efficiency and a more comfortable home. However, we field many questions from homeowners considering new windows and hear many people share misinformation. Today we...
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Differences Between Bay and Bow Windows
Although many people use the terms interchangeably, bay and bow windows are not the same. They may look similar and have many of the same benefits, however, they have many differentiators. If you’re considering adding either a bay or bow window to your home, the two...
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How to Choose the Right New Entry Door
If you’re considering a new entry door for your home, you may have questions about material, style and maintenance. The right entry door can improve your home’s curb appeal, security and energy efficiency. Here are the steps you should take to choose the right new...
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Do I Really Need That Window Option?
We’re not always the first window company that a homeowner calls because we’re not the biggest company or a national name. However, we’re often the window company homeowners choose because we present a fair quote and answer all their questions without any...
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When is the Best Time to Replace Windows?
We get this question often and the short answer is, whenever. The only time we don’t replace windows is in heavy rain or a wind event. It’s important to us that your home is protected and that our teams are safe. However, there are a lot more things to consider than...
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Q1 & Q2 Home Maintenance Checklist for 2020
Home maintenance isn’t at the top of anyone’s list of favorite things to do, however, if you create a list of things that you should do each quarter, the tasks are less daunting. Some of the things you need to do for good home maintenance is simply make a few phone...
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