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Let In A Little More Natural Light

As a lifelong still life painter, I've always struggled to illuminate my subjects so I can capture every angle in a realistic way. I've tried every type of light bulb and lamp over the years. However, it took the addition of six new energy efficient windows to my painting studio to brighten up the room in a charming way. Now my paintings look better than ever and my studio stays filled with light even in the dead of winter. Even if you don't consider yourself an artist, you can still beautify the work of art that is your home with replacement windows that let in all that unbeatable natural light.

Latest Posts

2018

What Is Window Flashing?
When you have a window installed, it is important to understand all the different components of the window and how each component works together to protect your home. Most people know about the glass pane and the window frame. One part of the window installation process that is often overlooked is the flashing. The flashing is an important part of installing a window, as it protects the area around your window and home from water leaks.

Making Your Home More Energy Efficient With New Windows And Doors
Heating and cooling your home shouldn't cost more than the mortgage payment every month. Doors and windows that do not seal tightly can allow air to get in or out of the house around them. The efficiency of the heating and cooling system will be reduced as a result, and the cost of operating it will be higher.  Checking For Air Leaks Checking the doors and windows in your home for air leaks is relatively simple.

There's A Storm Brewing: What You Need To Know About Your Storm Shutters
If you live along the eastern seaboard, you've got to be concerned about hurricanes. One good storm can wipe out your home. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to protect your home from storm damage. One of those ways is by installing storm shutters on your home. If you haven't installed storm shutters on your home, now's the time to take care of that. If you're thinking that plywood will provide you with the protection you need, you're not entirely correct.

Why Would You Have To Have Your Shutters Custom Made?
Much like any other home fixture or feature, you can either go out and buy already made shutters for your windows or go directly to a company and have the shutters custom made. A lot of homeowners wrongly assume that having the shutters custom made is unnecessary because you can get the same thing already built at just about any retailer. However, there are specific situations when buying custom shutters is the more logical thing to do.

Squaring Up a Door Job: What it Is & Why it's Done
So, it is finally time to replace that beaten-up front door you have. Will you spend $250, or $5,000? Yes, that is the price range to replace a front door these days. Of course, it will not mean a thing if the door frame is not squared up. Here is more information on what squaring up a door frame is and why it is necessary prior to installing a new door follows.

Exterior Home Maintenance
You want to make sure that you pay just as much attention to the exterior of your home as you do to the interior of your home. However, the truth is many homeowners do put more attention to the interior of their home since that is the area they tend to spend the majority of their time in. When it comes to the exterior of your home, you want to make sure you pay attention to the following areas and properly maintain and/or take care of repairs before other things end up going wrong.

Three Good Reasons for Buying and Installing Exterior Shutters
Exterior shutters on most windows are a nice decorative touch. Though they usually are decorative rather than functional, they still add plenty of interest to a home's exterior. Here are just a few good reasons for buying and installing window shutters on your home. Curb Appeal If windows are the "eyes" of the house, then shutters are the eyelashes. You can tell the difference immediately when you pull up in front of a home that does not have shutters versus one that does.

3 Red Flags That Signal It's Time For Replacement Windows
Caring for your windows is an essential part of any effective home maintenance plan. Investing in replacement windows for your property can be a costly endeavor, so it's important that you carefully take the time to consider when you should purchase somewindow replacements. Watching for a few red flags will help you honestly evaluate the condition of your existing windows in order to justify the expense of replacing your home's windows when the time is right.

3 Tips For Brightening Up Your Dark One-Window Bedroom
If you have a dark bedroom with only one window, you may wonder if there is anything you can do to bring a little extra light into the space. If so, use one or more of the following tips for brightening up your bedroom. Place a Mirror Across from Your Window One simple thing you can do to add some light to your bedroom is to place a large mirror across from the one window in the room.

3 Design Elements to Consider When Replacing a Window
If you have a window that needs to be replaced, you are going to want to make sure that you think about not just the function of the window, but how the window will fit with the rest of your home. #1 External Features First, you need to pay attention to the external features of your other windows. What type of frames do your other windows have? What color are the frames?