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Top 7 Reasons Why You Need Window Shutters
Most homeowners only think about their windows when they’re looking into home renovations. For some, however, windows with shutters might be worth investing in. Whether it’s outdoor or indoor shutters for windows, these simple home installations can be the perfect solution to various problems you may be encountering with your current windows.
How to Keep Your Windows from Fogging Up
From time to time, we all experience fogged-up windows in our homes during the cooler months. Window fog happens, but the reality is that windows fogging up in a house can sometimes be indicative of a much larger problem that needs to be addressed. To better understand if there’s an underlying problem causing fogged windows, it’s important to take a closer look at what it is, and why it happens.
Do I Need to Replace My Windows After a Fire?
Suffering fire damage to your home can be stressful. If you have recently experienced this kind of loss, your windows may not be the first thing on your mind. However severely your home was damaged, if you plan to make repairs and return to the home, there are nonetheless some considerations you will need to keep in mind as you assess whether or not you will need replacement windows.
Top 8 Benefits of Tilt and Turn Patio Doors
When embarking on your home renovation process, there are countless details and decisions to keep in mind. One of the elements of your home that has the strongest impact on its livability, and is often overlooked in the process of building or renovating, is choosing your windows and doors. New processes and technologies have flooded the market with updated models of windows and doors, each with a variety of functions. These days, windows and doors can be customized in terms of material, frame, size, shape, glass, windowpane technology, colour, hardware, and more. With so many options, when you need to choose a window or door for your home, where do you begin?
Top 6 Benefits of Folding Patio Glass Doors
Folding patio glass doors are a style of exterior door that opens accordion-style in order to create a seamless flow from your indoor living space to your yard, deck, patio, or other outdoor living space. They are also commonly referred to as fold out patio doors, folding French patio doors, or tri-fold glass patio doors, and have gained traction thanks to features on home renovation TV shows, social media, and blogs in recent years.
How Does the Weather Affect Your Windows and Doors?
Living in Canada, one becomes accustomed to dealing with the elements. It doesn't matter what part of the country you live in; there's a joke wherever you go that if you don't like the weather, all you need to do is wait fifteen minutes. Whether you're on the East or West Coast or somewhere between, we all enjoy multiple seasons per month and six separate winters per year. But that all comes with living in Canada, and we're used to it. We layer in the winter, shed layers in summer, have two sets of tires per vehicle, skates, skis, tents, barbeques and have mastered making the most out of the weather – even if it's bound to change sooner than we like.
How to Properly Take Photos of Your Home
Your home is gorgeous, and the best way to show it off when you are looking to get the most bang for your buck is to take good photos of your home with proper skill. Whether you are looking to get into the industry or looking at how to take great interior real estate photos, our team at Canada Windows and Doors is here to help!
Top Financing Ideas for Replacement Windows
Indicators like drafts through closed windows, faulty window operation, visible moisture buildup, and deteriorating window frames are all signs that it might be time to consider replacing your windows. However, various factors should be considered before starting door and window replacement projects in your home. From materials to cost, home window replacements are no small project.
Storm Doors: What They Are and Why Canadians Need Them
Storm doors have been increasing in demand throughout Canada over the past few years, and there are many reasons for their rising popularity. Storm doors provide many benefits to Canadian homes, and making the decision to install one can be a great addition to your home.
Window Caulking 101
As window installation experts, we know how to best caulk windows. It takes skill, patience, and the right tools, and it provides the perfect seal to your window when done right. From what it is to do's and don'ts, our team is here to walk you through the process.
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