Winter is here! At this time of year, there are many things that need to be done around the house to keep it in good condition. Staying on top of home maintenance chores is important for maintaining the value of your home and avoiding bigger maintenance problems down the road. Here’s what you can do.

Any time you consider making a change to an older home, it’s important to be careful about the products and the style of the products you use in order to preserve the appropriate architectural elements as well as the home’s potential historic integrity. Some homeowners worry about making upgrades to their historic property because they […]

Old patio doors can be an eyesore if they’re not properly maintained, but there are many things you can do to improve the way your patio doors look. With good cleaning habits, a little sprucing up, and patio door replacement (if it’s needed), you can improve the look and performance of your doors in very […]

  Designing replacement bay windows for your Long Island home is a fun project. There are a few flexible rules, however you have many custom options to expand your space, usher in more natural light and add a beautiful feature that most other replacement windows don’t offer. Here are a few Renewal by Andersen of […]

The Renewal by Andersen of Long Island replacement window portfolio has Energy Star certified styles for every room in your home. While double-hung windows are the most popular window style for Long Island homes, there are times that a hinged window is the best option. Renewal by Andersen offers three hinged versions worth considering before […]

The only time your Renewal by Andersen of Long Island replacement patio door panels should come off the track is when you intentionally remove them for routine maintenance or to trouble-shoot a problem. Checking patio doors about once a month will help ensure your doors slide open and closed effortlessly for many, many years. Anytime […]

8 Ways Fibrex Composite Beats Vinyl as a Window Frame Material Due to the widespread availability and commodity nature of vinyl windows, most people believe are unaware that there are other choices for their replacement windows on Long Island, NY. As your local Long Island Renewal by Andersen replacement window and door specialists, we want […]

Four Pillars of a Great Replacement Window Experience: Window Design, Part 1 We’ve previously discussed your Replacement Window Frame Material, your Window Glass and the many aspects of the actual Window Installation that need to be addressed. The final pillar supporting your replacement window project success is the Design of the window you select to […]

It’s always a good idea to get a head start on your spring cleaning. Keep in mind that sloppy window maintenance is just as bad as neglecting to clean or maintain your windows at all. That’s why it’s important to read the window manufacturer’s manual before cleaning your windows. They usually include specific cleaning instructions […]