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Are 4-Track Vinyl Porch Windows Worth It? A Complete Review and Photo Tour

Tired of pollen & rain ruining your porch? See how 4-track vinyl porch windows transformed our space into a clean, dry, 3-season room. Photos & review!

Building A New House? Never Want To Move Again? A List Of Universal Design Features Your Home Needs! [Must-Haves For Aging In Place]

A list of Universal Design features to consider BEFORE building or remodeling your house. Plus reasons to consider Aging in Place in the home of your dreams

What You Need To Know About Impact Resistant Windows Before Buying Hurricane Windows For Your House

Live by the coast? In a hurricane area? Impact resistant windows could be a lifesaver! What you need to know before you begin installing hurricane windows.

Cheap Building Materials: How To Get Contractors Discounts On Building Materials For Your New Home Or Remodeling Project

To find cheap building materials for your new home or remodel, use these tips! See how to get a contractor discount when you're not a contractor, and where to look - locally & online.

How To Remove Paint From Windows Quick And Easy: 3 DIY Steps To Remove Paint From Glass

Did your DIY paint project leave you wanting to know how to remove paint from glass windows? My best tips to remove paint from windows. (I did 15 windows in 15 minutes!)

Soundproofing A Room Is An Easy DIY Project: Simple Steps For Soundproofing Your Home Or Apartment

Are you living in a noisy environment - like me? I've learned a lot about soundproofing a room + Tips for soundproofing your home. Hope they help you as much as they've helped me.

Thinking Of A Sunroom Addition? The Pros & Cons Of Sunrooms

I used to think sunrooms were for rich retired people living in Florida - but I was wrong! A sunroom addition may or may not be right for you. Here's how to know for sure...

A Preventative Home Maintenance Checklist For Fall

A preventative maintenance checklist (for inside your home AND outside your home) for the Fall season. Tips for saving money on your home heating bills, too!

Window Cleaning Tips: The Easiest & Best Way To Clean Windows

Want to know how to get the best results when washing windows? I've got a solution that will minimize the time you spend and give you the best results ever!

Buying New Windows For Your House? Here’s How To Read Window Labels & Make Sense Of All Those Numbers

Window labels make it easier to comparison shop for new home windows. Before you go window shopping, here's what you need to know about replacement windows.

When Is A Wall Of Windows NOT A Good Idea? When You Don’t Have A Beautiful View!

A wall of windows is not a good idea if neighbors can see into your home OR you don't have a beautiful view from those windows. Consider another floor plan!

How To Install Your Own Eze-Breeze Porch Enclosures

Eze-Breeze porch enclosures are a great way to turn your back porch into a true 3-season room. Eze-Breeze is a vinyl glazed window sheet that is custom made to fit the window openings on your porch. Save some cash by installing them yourself. A great DIY project.

Double Hung Foyer Windows & Air Vents In Closets Make No Sense At All

Have you ever walked into someone's home that opens to a two-story foyer and admire the height of the room and the amazing amount of light that the windows let in at the top of the foyer? Look closer next time and see if the windows are of the double hung variety. Why is that?

How To Create Window Seat Storage For Comfort and Utility

How many times have you seen a window seat with a soft cushion and some pillows and thought it would be cool to have one of those in your own house. Now imagine having custom storage and built-in bookshelves surrounding that very same window!

Everybody Needs A Li’l Water Putty In Their Life

If you've got a little bit of exterior wood rot to repair and it makes economic sense to fill the hole rather than replace the whole piece, I know of a product that fits the bill. It's a good value and nice to have on-hand when something comes up needing a little miracle, especially when you're about to paint.