As we crank up our air conditioners this summer, are you watching your money go out the window with leaky single-paned windows? The good news is, you can save hundreds of dollars each year on heating and cooling bills by replacing old-school models with new energy-efficient windows. According to the Department of Energy, heat gain and heat loss through our windows are responsible for 25 … [Read more...]
Top 5 Home Improvements to Boost Resale Value
It can be fun to think of all the things you’d like to do to enhance your living space. But which investments in your home are the most cost-effective? Some remodeling jobs can be recouped at resale while others will be for your pleasure only. If your goal is to not only improve your home, but also boost its resale value, consider these 5 projects, culled from Remodeling magazine's helpful Cost … [Read more...]
Embrace Your Windows of Opportunity!
We're always looking for ways to update and improve our homes. After all, the little quirky additions we add along the way are what make our houses the place we call home. One of the best, but least obvious ways to create a dramatic makeover effect in any room, that most people often overlook, is by introducing a different perspective with new windows or skylights. If you're thinking a … [Read more...]