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Top 5 Window Styles for Your Home Remodel

Changing up a window style with a home remodel can bring in additional daylight, add new style to an old space, and completely update the look of a home’s exterior. The right new windows are a delight for homeowners and their neighbors alike.

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Do Windows Have An Expiration Date?

While replacing the glass in your window or tending to the frame can help prolong the life of your structure, if you've got signs of damage, it is considered best practice to replace your windows before damage gets out of hand.

GUEST BLOG: Choosing Insert vs. Full Frame Replacement: Benefits, Limitations and Cost Comparisons, by Marvin

When it’s time to replace your windows, you’ll be presented with many choices. In addition to size, shape, aesthetics and how the window functions, you’ll have the option to choose between insert replacement and full frame replacement.

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Your Problem—Not So Drafty, Drafty Windows

Would you believe me if I told you it’s not until appointment day that some customers even come to realize they have drafty window problems? And did you know the implications of drafty windows goes far beyond just being able to potentially feel cool air blowing on your leg? Fact of the matter is, if your windows are old, it’s quite likely that most of the heat from your furnace and cool air from your air conditioner is going to waste.

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GUEST BLOG: What to Know About Entry Door Installation, by Pella

If you are installing your new or replacement entry door yourself or simply want to better understand the process before the professionals arrive on installation day, it is important to know the difference between pocket and full-frame installation. Understanding these methods of installation before you’ve even started shopping for a new entry door can be very helpful.

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4 DRAFTY WINDOW TESTS

If a window is in poor condition, it will continue to degrade until its insulation capabilities are a fraction of what they once were.

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Making Your In-Home Sustainable Impact

And what’s the one thing that can most drastically affect the energy efficiency of your home but will most often be overlooked: the quality of your windows? Maybe.

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Soundproofing Your Windows: The Basics

If you’re ready to knock out noise pollution at your house, upgrading to soundproof windows is a great place to start — but it’s not the whole picture.

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How to Choose the Right Window Installer For Your Home

If you’re looking for a Kansas City contractor with years of experience, high-quality products, customer testimonials, and a thorough installation process, consider giving Open & Shut KC a call.

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How to Choose Windows that Boost Your Energy Efficiency Savings

For many homeowners, windows are the first step towards getting energy bills in check. With the right seal and properly insulated glass, efficient windows can keep your air-conditioned air in and cold winter chill out, which greatly impacts your overall utility costs.

Grids, Explained

Thinking of getting grid windows or contemplating replacing your existing grid windows? Confused about the terminology—the ABC’s, of the SDLs and the GBGs? We get it, and we got you.

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Top 6 Signs Of A Bad Window Installation Service

Windows are part of the most expensive features in any property. They also play a major role in terms of protection from burglary and weather elements. Poorly installed windows can fail to provide the kind of insulation needed for the house and make it easier for unauthorized access. If you don’t hire a good window installation service provider, your home will lack efficiency. You may need to replace or upgrade the windows, which will cost more. Knowing the signs of a poor window installation service can help you identify any problems and fix them sooner.

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GUEST BLOG: Window Parts, Learn About the Anatomy of a Window, by Marvin

Straight from our friends at Marvin, to help you on your window buying journey, here is a helpful guide that describes the various window components and explains their functions.

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French Doors, Explained

French doors are best described as two matching doors that mirror one another. Would you have guessed, some French exterior doors have just one, large lite?

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Which Type of Window Material is the Best?

Not every window is made equally. Design and appearance can separate windows from one another, but a window’s materials can be a crucial part of how well it works.

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Beauty Aside, What Makes Marvin Windows Installation Worth the Try?

Get out a pen.

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New Windows Installation, A TOTAL Winter Sport

Many homeowners have the misconception that windows and doors cannot be replaced in the winter. And that makes sense. It’s cold, my windows are there to keep the cold out… so why on earth would I rip holes in my house?!? Well, let me tell you...

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Replacing a Window In 5 Steps

Replacing a faulty, cracked, or warped window can save money on your energy bill and increase the value of your home. With the right tools, planning, and caution, you can replace the old windows in your home in a handful of steps.

Don't Blame the Windows

This may indicate a roof leak, a hole in the siding or stucco, an improper head flashing, or a gap in the exterior caulking. The cause may be the window itself if it is of poor quality or doesn’t properly close due to being out of square.

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FEATURE ARTICLE: Andersen Windows Expands Product Portfolio Creating More Options for Contemporary Design and Indoor/Outdoor Living

Andersen Windows Expands Product Portfolio Creating More Options for Contemporary Design and Indoor/Outdoor Living

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Top Questions to Ask When You Need New Windows

Before embarking on a full home remodel or if you’ve noticed some deterioration on your current windows, there are a few things you’ll want to consider.

FAQ: How Do I Keep My Home in Top Shape this Winter?

From bitterly cold temperatures to black slush in your front entryway and more, winter can wreak some major havoc on your home. This year, keep your home in top shape during these extreme months with a few simple tips.

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Replacement Window Installation: Do You Need Tempered Glass?

Replacing your old windows is always a wise investment. But, when selecting a replacement, you have some options to choose from. You can specify your window’s level of insulation and energy efficiency, along with a number of other things that are important to consider.

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Benefits of Natural Light from Windows

Natural lighting may be much closer than you think, through a common fixture in almost any home: the window.

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Prettiest New Kitchen On the block

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Prettiest New Kitchen On the block

A baker's dream, fully-stocked with Wood Clad windows by Marvin.

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