Types Of Replacement Windows: Which Kind Do You Need?
When it’s time for replacement windows, you may be under the impression that you must replace what you currently have with the same types of windows, however, you have more choices at hand. Casement Windows If you want the ease of cranking open your replacement windows, think about casements. They swing open like a door,…
Best Windows For Your Home: 4 More Tips On How To Choose
Looking for the best windows for your home? Here are four easy tips to guide you to the right choice. 1. Don’t buy on price alone Tempting as it may be to go for ads promising bargain prices or head over to the local big box store for the cheapest price, keep in mind that…
Best Replacement Windows For Your Home: 4 Tips On How To Choose
Windows are an essential component to any home, and they help homeowners convey the style and atmosphere of their home. As with any home renovation, there are a range of factors to consider when choosing window replacements or choosing windows for a remodel in your home. Some important key factors to initially consider for window…
Integrity Windows: 5 Benefits of Marvin’s Integrity Brand
You may be new to the idea of fiberglass windows, so here’s a quick primer on the fine points of these high-performers that make vinyl windows as modern as a black and white TV. Discover Integrity windows and doors. 1. Integrity’s Been In the Works for 100 Years – Integrity windows are made by…
Southern Style: Southern Living Magazine’s Idea House Featuring Marvin Windows
Atlantans have a front row seat to enjoy Southern Living Magazine’s 2012 Idea House. Breaking from tradition, this year’s project is a renovation of a charming farmhouse in Senoia, GA that’s getting pampered and polished into a southern dream home. Complete with wraparound porch surrounded by Marvin windows and accessible through a Marvin French door,…
4 Points to Look for in Eco-Friendly, Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
Spring is the greenest time of year, a perfect time to think about energy efficient, green products. Here are 4 points to look for in energy efficient windows and patio doors: What materials are used in the window frames? Energy efficient window manufacturers will be able to show you how much recycled material is used and…
Home Safety: National Window Safety Awareness Week
We may think of windows in terms of sunshine, fresh air and energy efficiency, but windows are an important mechanical part of our homes and play a vital role in our safety. Here are some points to keep in mind when shopping for windows and determining window safety. Windows as Emergency Exits In the event…
Tools to Design Your New Front Door and Sweepstakes Prizes, too!
We’ll tell you how to win sweepstakes prizes, but first let’s talk about the real prize: a new entry door! It’s a well-known fact that upgrading your front door is an excellent investment. It raises the “perceived value” of your home beyond the actual cost. Whether you’re looking to sell your home or just looking for…
Keeping the Warm in the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute
In the early years of Warm Springs, GA, Creek and Iroquois Indians frequented the eternally warm waters of the springs. They brought their sick and wounded to be “healed” in the mineral-rich springs. Late President Franklin D. Roosevelt first gave national recognition to Warm Springs in 1924, when he visited the town’s naturally heated mineral springs as…
Good window designs “borrow space” from the outside
Have you ever given thought to what windows add to a home? As acclaimed home designer Marianne Cusato points out, spreading the windows around your home adds depth and dimension to each room because you gain both natural light throughout the day and views in all directions. If you’re shopping for windows, take 2-1/2 minutes…