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…
Marvin Windows Customer Reviews: Mitch’s Story
Though at AVI we beautify and improve customers’ homes, it’s working with the homeowners we enjoy the most. With a product such as Marvin that is made to order for each customer, the stories behind the orders often get very personal. Recently many customers wrote to Marvin in response to national media coverage about how they avoided layoffs, preserving their valuable workforce – a…
Corner Windows Make This Contemporary Home Brilliant
This breathtaking Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired family home is 15,000 square feet built on two acres and abutting 70+ acres of woodland. It was a 2011 winner in the MyMarvin Architect’s Challenge. Marvin Windows and Doors wide range of capabilities allowed the architect to experiment with generous amounts of light in bold ways, while maintaining the…
Best Dog House Design in Atlanta
How much do you love your dog? Enough to build him or her an amazing doghouse complete with heating, cooling, and a beautiful view? During a recent home renovation, these metro Atlanta homeowners wanted to keep their dog comfy and safe as he whiled away the outdoor hours. It also turned out, though we were sworn to…
From Spanish Style to Farm House Plans: Marvin Window’s Architect’s Challenge Winners
With home designs ranging from an ultra-contemporary mountain home in Oregon to a classic rural farmhouse in Maine, the winners in this year’s myMarvin Architect’s Challenge cover a wide variety of styles. The Architect’s Challenge is an annual contest held by Marvin Windows and Doors, and this year for the first time, the competition included an…
Door Shopping? Look No Further than AVI, the Ultimate Door Store in Atlanta, GA
For customers looking to make home improvements or to remodel, AVI is a go-to resource. “As veterans in the window and door industry, we’re versed in the types of doors that Atlantans demand, and can meet those needs with satisfying and architecturally exciting results,” said Peter Morrison, AVI president. “We specialize in helping design and…