Home windows have come a long way. For centuries, they were the only source of light and air in our homes. Now they are so much more. From solar windows to auto-tinting glass and bird-friendly screens, new home window technology may soon may improve comfort and energy efficiency while also enhancing your view and overall
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Window design is a big decision for homeowners. It’s a decision that can impact your home’s energy efficiency, security, and durability. The best window designs let in the most sunlight and air while remaining secure against the elements — so it’s important to get it right! Here are the latest window design trends to help
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Many homeowners around the country have experienced sticker shock after receiving a few heating bills for the winter of 2021-2022. Although the natural gas can’t be controlled, there are several available steps to better insulate homes. Not only will these steps result in lower heating costs, but inhabitants will feel more comfortable as well. Why
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Your HVAC system is one of the most important parts of your home. It warms your home in the winter and cools it in the summer, all while filtering out pollutants. Perform regular maintenance and make home upgrades that reduce the amount of temperature-regulation work your system needs to do. That step with extend your HVAC
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Staying warm in the winter can be a challenge even in climates where the temperature doesn’t typically drop below freezing. This is especially true in older homes and homes with inadequate insulation or construction issues. Most people turn up their thermostat to stay warm in the winter and accept the higher cost of heating their home.
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Homeowners must consider several factors when it comes time to get new windows, including whether they should be wood, vinyl, or another type of material. While improving the appearance of the home and improving re-sale value are certainly important, homeowners also need to think about energy efficiency, maintenance, cost, and quality. Vinyl has clear advantages
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Any home improvement expert will agree that to maintain exterior windows requires good seals. From the simple single-pane windows of the past, to the energy-efficient, triple pane windows of today, poor seals cause problems. A broken or incomplete seal enables moisture and cold air to enter the home, negating the window’s insulating properties.. Therefore, it’s
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In this day and age, energy efficiency doesn’t just mean being more friendly to the environment; it also means saving a significant amount of money on energy bills as well. With the right tools and knowledge, it’s easy to identify and correct energy- wasting aspects of your home. To get you started, here are a
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California is a mixed climate region that requires both heating and cooling. To determine the proper energy efficient replacement windows for your California’s home, the state is separated into two zones; Northern/Central and Southern/Central. Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC), a coalition of private and public organizations and agencies that seek to expand the market for high-efficiency
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As energy use across the country rises due to rapid increases in electronic devices and appliances in homes, California’s per capita energy use has been almost flat for the last 35 years. This trend has been described as the Rosenfeld Effect, named after former Commissioner of the California Energy Commission Dr. Arthur H Rosenfeld. Rosenfeld
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