According to this article, http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/02/07/frugal-fixes-for-drafty-windows-savings-experiment/, experts offer some economical solutions to keep heat from escaping your home. Drafty windows can allow heat to escape from your home as much as 25%, this loss can considerably raise the cost of your heating bill. One low-cost solutions is installing energy-efficient curtains. Energy-efficient curtains can reportedly reduce heat
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In a recent article from the San Jose Mercury News, http://www.mercurynews.com/los-gatos/ci_25128176/exterior-projects-rated-most-valuable-home-improvements, realtors rated what they considered as the most valuable home improvement exterior projects. In the 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, homeowners who make improvements to the exterior of their home, such as doors, house painting and window replacement, can gain back as much
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In addition to the NFRC and ENERGY STAR labels as well as weighing the cost and warranties, there are other factors to consider when choosing the right windows for your home. These factors include water infiltration, structural performance, acoustical performance and security performance. Here we provide an overview of these key window features: Water Infiltration
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There are a number of ways for consumers to determine the efficiency of window replacements. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), a non-profit organization that administers uniform and independent rating and labeling system for the energy performance of windows and others home attachment products; have created an NFRC label for all window products that meets
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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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Macy’s in San Francisco Union Square’s Holiday Windows has finally come! 2013 marks their 27th annual Holiday Windows and this year display are featuring a variety of adorable and adoptable puppies and kittens. From November 16 to January 5th, the public can come see, donate or adopt one of these cute animals. Macy’s on-going partnership
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As it can get pretty chilly in the Bay Area during the colder months, SF Gate offer some weatherproofing tips for old windows. Weatherproofing can not only help you warm your home by restricting unwanted drafts but also help you save energy and reduce overall cost in utility bill and home improvements. Materials: Self-adhesive metal
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Reducing energy consumption in your lifestyle as well as in your home can have a major impact on the health of the environment such as cleaner air, reducing greenhouse gas and climate change. Homeowners and property owners can find way to save energy and reduce cost by following these easy and simple tips from energystar.gov.
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ENERGY STAR qualified windows provide a variety of benefits that many homeowners may not be aware of. Aside from helping homeowners reduce cost on utility bills, ENERGY STAR qualified windows protects furnishings and finishes from sun damage allowing homeowners to enjoy the light and views. As well, because ENERGY STAR qualified windows are energy-efficient, they
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Brick and mortar retailers who do not have the financial means to pay for local advertisements such as billboards, radio ads and sponsorships, can utilize their store windows to create eye-catching window display for their products or service. According to Noelle Nick, a visual merchandising designer for Cole Hardware in San Francisco, window display act
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