One of the most practical uses of windows is capturing views. When designed thoughtfully, they can create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor areas, making your rooms feel larger and closer to nature. Moreover, they can provide surveillance and daylight.

Does your home have sidelights? The terms sidelights or sidelites aren’t as common as windows and doors, but many people have homes with sidelights and they may not even know it. In this article, we’ll talk about what sidelights are, how your home’s sidelights can impact the curb appeal and staging of your home and […]

There are many types of windows that homeowners have the option of installing when they replace their windows at home. Window styles include single hung, double hung, bay windows, bow windows, casement and picture windows. Windows that fall outside these categories are known as specialty windows. Specialty windows are a kind of picture window, but […]

Your windows are the eyes of your home. They help define the style and character of your house and they frame your views of the world outside. They should be lovely and accent the beauty of your home. Shabby windows make your whole house look sad, inside and out. If you think there’s room for […]

Windows are a positive feature in your home because they add visual interest to any room, allow natural light and fresh air into the house and make it appear more cheerful and inviting. By providing a view, windows are also a way to connect the inside world with the outside world. For these reasons and […]

Old windows become inefficient over time. As they expand and contract with temperature changes and as their caulking deteriorates, old windows can lead to high utility bills and start to drag down the value of your home. Even if your old windows are properly maintained, they’re unlikely to be as energy-efficient as today’s modern energy-efficient […]

Wood is a classic building material. For hundreds of years, windows were made from wood and glass. When people think of windows, many imagine a wood frame and glass panes. Though wood is still a common enough window material, it does have significant drawbacks. Fibrex is a Renewal by Andersen exclusive product that’s stronger than […]

It’s troubling to see water stains anywhere in your home. Windows are an area of vulnerability where water intrusion can do damage to the wooden frame and surrounding plaster or drywall. Water stains can be an indication that your windows are leaking, or may be an indication that water is accumulating on the glass from […]

When glass windows were first invented, they were all single pane. Windows have changed over the years as double-paned, insulatated windows dramatically increased the energy efficiency of our windows on the world. While many single pane windows have been replaced with new dual pane products, some homes still have original single pane windows. If your […]