If you’re planning a window replacement project, picking the right unit can be a bit of a challenge, especially if aesthetics aren’t your strong suit. Many companies will push a single-color window. While that may work for some homes, not every home in the Greater Cincinnati Area will look good with white window exteriors and […]

Part 1: Double-Hung Windows Double-hung windows are an American classic and are the most common type of window in the US today. Characterized mainly by two sashes that slide up or down (and in some units tilt in for easy cleaning), this window type is incredibly versatile. Double-hung windows may be installed in a series […]

During the winter many things can go wrong with your windows, especially if you didn’t winterize them in the fall. Your first reaction may be to try and fix them yourself because the people on TV and on YouTube make window repairs look easy. So if they can do it you can too, right? But, […]

We are getting ready to go from air conditioners to heaters as the weather cools down finally, so it is time to start thinking about ways to make your windows and doors more energy efficient. Winter Window Treatments In some houses there is a difference between summer window treatments and winter window treatments. Summer window […]

The U.S. Foreclosure Market Reports released by RealtyTrac recently showed that there was a 1% decrease in foreclosures in the month of March.  The numbers released on this report were also the lowest quarter foreclosure numbers since 2007; which is very good news for the housing market. And with the news that foreclosures are decreasing, […]

Has that damaged screen door been bothering you all winter? If you want to be able to use your screen door when the warm weather returns you are going to need to get it fixed or replaced soon.  Besides, few others are thinking about getting their screen doors taken care of right now so it […]

With the cold winter weather hitting hard, homeowners are looking for ways to keep warm, and hoping for heating bills that won’t make them faint.   One way to accomplish both is to make sure that your doors are winterized. A door can be a big source of heat loss when it is not properly winterized. […]

Until it is time to start thinking about what you are going to use on your windows as coverings, you really don’t realize how many different options there are available.  You can choose from shades, curtain, blinds, and shutters.  Just in the section of blinds there are a number of different choices.  So which one […]

Hanging old windows and old shutters on the wall is nothing new for people that use these items to decorate with.  But add your own twist to these vintage decorations, by turning them into storage baskets and flowerbeds. Window Planters To create a hanging flowerbox from an old vintage window, you need an old, window […]