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Monsters Attack 1908 Freehold NJ Home

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In 1908, a beautiful Late Queen Anne house was built in Freehold, New Jersey. This house stood proudly just outside Main Street of this once quaint town, exhibiting great architectural details representative of its time. Its beautiful, ornate Queen Anne windows allowed sunlight to dance through the rooms. However, in a turn of events that [...]

The Truth About Old Wood Windows

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Do you have old wood windows that are stuck, rotted, drafty? Advertisements and professionals tell us to replace those old windows and by doing so you will be: Making a wise financial investment in your house Being “Green” – saving energy and the environment Improving the appearance and making your house easier to sell Well [...]

Window Designs & Curb Appeal

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Understanding window designs and window styles is quite involved but includes the types of window muntins, window sashes, or window casing styles used. Even when deciding between vinyl versus wood windows,choosing wood replacement windows still requires extensive knowledge of window designs. Most of the expensive vinyl or wood window designs sold by window companies today [...]

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 [...]