A Clear View – Our Blog
The goal of our blog is to provide you with clear information about windows 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 and doors.
Replacement Window Color Options
Today’s vinyl replacement windows color options are varied in both standard and custom lines. Choosing the right color for your new windows can be overwhelming with so many options. Not only do you want the window color to look great from the outside, but you want it...
A Case for Casement Windows
A casement window is defined by how it opens. Most often found in pairs, each window's frame sits on a hinge that allows the window to open out much like French doors. You can also have just one window and it too opens out. Why Consider Casement Windows? If you want a...
How to Make Your Windows More Energy Efficient
For some homeowners replacement windows simply aren’t in the budget even though their current windows aren’t efficient. There are some things you can do to help lower your heating and cooling costs without buying new windows. We covered one idea in last week’s blog...
The Pros and Cons of Home Window Tinting
The Texas sun can be relentless. Beating down on our homes and shining in through the windows all summer long. How do we keep the sun and the heat out? For many homeowners the answer is to close the blinds or curtains. That blocks the view and darkens your home....
Is it Okay to Replace Windows in the Summer?
Yes! In fact, other than a torrential rain and wind event, there really is no bad time to install replacement windows in Arlington or anywhere in the Dallas Metroplex. That’s because the process doesn’t leave your entire home open to the elements at all. When...
Glass Options for Your Replacement Windows
In a previous blog, we discussed the difference in the gas fill options for windows, but what about the glass surrounding the gas itself? There are a few different options of glass beyond double and triple pane, which are self-explanatory. Although different...
Choosing the Right Window Treatments for Your New Windows
Whether your windows are new because you’ve recently moved into a home or you’ve had replacement windows installed, it’s never easy choosing the right window treatments. Curtains, blinds, plantation shutters, and shades are expensive so when you make the choice, it’s...
Choosing Between a French Door and Sliding Door
Whether you’re adding a door or replacing a door to your patio or deck, you may be wondering which is better, a French door or a sliding door. If you’ve spent hours watching the home remodeling shows you might think French doors are the right choice. However, the...
Choosing Between Sliding Windows and Single or Double Hung Windows
Choosing the right windows for your home ultimately comes down to personal preference. When you’re trying to decide between a sliding window and a traditional hung window, you might want to consider how you’re going to use the window, where it is located, and the size...
Transom Windows – What They Are and Why You Should Consider Them
Transom windows are accent windows above a door or window. There is no right or wrong place to put a transom window as they go with any style window. The only requirement to install one is enough height above the existing window and below the ceiling. ...
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