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Homeowners Finally Discover Replacement Windows Were a Mistake!

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Window replacement contractors have stated on home improvement forums that 80% of their current window business is replacing replacement windows. They said that most windows being replaced are only 15-20 years old! All those homeowners that fell for the “window scheme” and removed their original 50, 100, 150 year old wood windows for these new [...]

Evaluating the Energy Performance of Windows

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Saving Windows, Saving Money – a newly published report on energy performance of windows. The report analyzes do-it-yourself solutions such as window films and weather stripping to replacing older windows with new ones. [Read more]

Repointing Brick – The Mason You Hire Can Destroy Your House

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Repointing brick or stone is not as simple as it sounds. It is probable that masonry repair work performed by professional masons can not only damage, but destroy old homes. You the homeowner and are responsible for protecting your home. You must therefore be knowledgable on this subject and know what to ask. Read on [...]

The Window Casing – Original vs Replacement: What you need to know for proper function and design

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There are a lot of bad replacement windows out there and that is because most homeowners do not know or care how bad windows will change the appearance of their house. The window salesperson is usually a first level salesperson who will say anything just to get you to purchase windows from them. There are […]