Whenever our exterior designers visit with homeowners, they have discovered that most folks have questions about window egress laws when the designers bring up this topic. They get asked questions like “What does window egress mean?” and “What are window egress laws?” Well, we’re going to talk about what it means and how it affects your home’s design.

It's a very fair question to ask: "How much money can I expect to recoup from my home remodeling project?"

If you are having a window replacement job done on your home and have a home security or alarm system in place, it's important to keep the alarm system intact. Here are a few things to keep in mind for a smooth installation.

Let’s put on our physicist lab coats for a moment and look at how heat or cold gets inside your house. Heat always moves toward cold. Therefore, if it’s hot outside, the heat is constantly trying to get into your house, and if it’s cold outside, the heat is trying to escape from your house. The most efficient way for the heat to move is through your windows.

How do you know if your home’s windows need to be replaced? Well, the most important factor in making that decision is determining whether the new, replacement windows are significantly better than the ones you already have.

Maintenance requirements for replacement windows might be as intimidating as changing the oil in your car by yourself—many people aren't quite sure where to begin or what is required. Fortunately, when you replace your windows, the contracting company you choose should be able to provide you with the regular maintenance instructions to keep your windows working beautifully for many years. Here are the most important tips to follow: