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Should You Repair or Replace a Drafty Window?

Now that summer’s here, it’d be a good idea to check your windows for leaks that could be letting conditioned air escape and increasing your electricity bill. Don’t underestimate how much cool air is lost through drafty windows—windows for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy use, according to the Department of Energy. This figure …

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Cutting Visual Clutter: How to Make Your Room Feel Bigger

You don’t necessarily need to expand a room’s floor space to make it look and feel bigger. Natural lighting, combined with a few design tricks, can make any room feel more spacious. 

What to Look for in a Well-Designed Window

Durability and aesthetic appeal are the first things that usually come into mind whenever you look for well-designed replacement windows. What many don’t know is that the two most important qualities of new windows are dependent on these qualities:

Why Wood and Vinyl Windows Are Prone to Warping

Wood and vinyl windows are two of the most popular windows on the market. The former is prized for its classic aesthetic appeal while the latter is well-known for its ease of maintenance and affordability. However, the two are not without their disadvantages. For one thing, wood and vinyl windows are prone to warping. What are …

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Key Metrics to Use in Assessing Whole-Window Performance

Your windows play a key role in keeping your home looking fresh and beautiful. More importantly, they contribute significantly to improving your home’s energy-efficiency. Nowadays, homeowners pay attention to how well their windows and doors perform. With that said, what are the key metrics you should pay attention to in assessing your whole-window performance? Renewal by Andersen® …

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