What You Need to Know About Blinds and Shades

Cozy living room interior with beige sofa, knitted blankets, cushions, and off-white window blinds and shades.

Blinds and shades do double duty when it comes to your windows. These treatments are a great way to add attractive accents to a room’s decor, but they also allow you to control your privacy and the amount of light that enters the space. Here’s our primer on buying blinds and shades. Before you buy […]

A Basic Look At Windows

Window with blue shutters and window box with red flowers.

Knowing about your home’s components will help you make good decisions when it comes to your biggest investment. You need a working knowledge of window design if you’re building a new home or replacing windows in an existing home. Here’s our crystal-clear guide to windows. Types of window design Single-hung windows. The part of any […]

How to Open Those Stuck Windows

Painting wooden windows with paintbrush while windows may get stuck when the trim dries.

It’s refreshing to open windows to let in fresh air on a beautiful spring or autumn day. But what if your window won’t budge? Here’s a quick DIY fix that will let in balmy breezes. What caused the windows to stick? When window frames are painted, the drying paint can form a seal along the […]

Windows Treatments that Wow

When it’s time to replace your window treatments, the sheer amount of options can be overwhelming. Here we’ve highlighted five window treatment trends that strike a perfect balance between timely and timeless. Color A splash of color may be just the update that your window coverings need, and you can’t go wrong with rich jewel […]

When Is It Time to Replace Your Windows?

If your home has older windows, should you replace them with new, more energy efficient ones? Here’s a quick guide to the pros and cons. First, do you need new windows? If your home has single-pane glass windows, you might want to consider energy-efficient windows that will provide moderation from summer heat and winter cold. […]