Here are 5 indicators when it’s time to change your windows. You feel a draft of cold air in winter or heat coming through in the summer. There’s paint peeling around the exterior of your windows which may indicate condensation, mold or rot. If a hard tool pushes into the wood around your windows, it’s …
Cleaning the windows is a task we can sometimes let slip. Instead of staring at the mess, we tend to look through it. Because we don’t have to come in direct contact with dirty windows, like countertops or floors, we might wait a little longer between cleanings than we would for something else. Dirty windows …
Window treatments aren’t always easy to select. In many cases, any of the four main window covering options are blinds, shutters, shades or curtains will do. How can you possibly choose? One way is to compare each of the window covering options to one another in order to get an idea of the pros and …
Be it a mansion or a home, shutters are a relatively inexpensive way to add style, privacy, protection and charm. But what are Bahama shutters – and why do I need to know or why would I need them? Related: Types of Window Shutters | Houses with Exterior Shutters | Online Blinds and Shutters Stores | …
Window blinds are one of the most popular types of window covering, based not only on anecdotal evidence but also on the results of our ongoing poll. Yes, it seems that people prefer a window shade, to a curtain- as 58% of people we polled prefer blinds out of all window treatment options (750 people …
There are many types of curtains for the home because, frankly, millions of people use curtains! While their primary purpose is to block out light (with perhaps the exception of a shower curtain), they have other uses – namely in the form of adding decorative accents to a room. They can be purely decorative, such …
Ever wonder why so many things in this world are improperly named? After all, strawberries aren’t berries and koalas aren’t really bears. Heck, Bostom cream pie isn’t a pie — it’s a cake! Storm windows are no better. They sound like something you need to put on your home ahead of hurricane season but storm …
Choosing the windows of your home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Windows can completely change the look of the house and they dictate how you’re going to live in it. Different windows open in different ways. Some are more energy-efficient than others, which affects how much you’ll pay on your utility …
Sometimes, windows are styled to be a main feature of the home. There are some designs that stand out and become a big part of the overall style of the house itself. But then there are windows that remain simple and elegant so that what shines is all the sunlight coming into your home. Slider …
People say that windows are the eyes of the home. They talk about how important curb appeal is. And you always have to think about window treatments when you’re moving into a new place. But there’s a lot more than looks for homeowners to consider when it comes to windows. What makes some windows better …
It’s hard to say for sure, but windows were probably one of the first architectural elements ever invented. Let’s face it, after you create a wall it’s just where you’re naturally going to go. Windows add light to any space, they provide a view of what’s outside and they make walls a heck of a …
When you break it down to its simplest terms, windows are really just holes in the wall. At least, this is how the very first windows started. From this simple design, windows evolved into all sorts of different styles. They’re made in single-pane, double-pane, single-hung, double-hung designs and a whole huge range of different looks. …
Any house that has bow windows, or even just one, immediately draws attention and gets noticed. You’ve definitely swiveled your head to look at a bow window before, even if you didn’t know the name of what you were looking at. Bow windows are an amazing architectural element that also serves a really practical purpose. …
Architects: stpmj Area: 175 m² Year: 2018 Photographs: Bae Jihun Manufacturers: American Standard, Eagon, Ewha brick, INOUTIC, gonggan ‘Five story house’ is the vertically stacked result of a single-family house on a small site in a highly dense city, Seoul, Korea. In less than 100 m² property area with required setbacks and parking regulation, this …
Double-hung windows just sound like a lot more work than single-hung windows. After all, why the heck would you need to hang windows twice? Lots of people don’t know the difference between these two window types and can’t tell you exactly what double-hung windows are. The first thing you should know is that double-hung windows …
I do not know about you, but I have the worst time cleaning my windows. It is so hard to get my windows clean without streaks and smudges. No matter how hard I work, I always leave marks behind. Over time, I realized that certain types of glass require special ingredients in the cleaner as …
In our continuing search for the best smart home technology available, we’re now covering the innovative field of smart home blinds. This might come as a surprise, but even the windows and shades of your home can be improved with smart technology. These products allow for the complete customization and control of the natural light …
Welcome to our gallery focusing on another important facet of modern home design: smart home windows. Smart home technology serves to make our houses more comfortable, convenient, and safe places to live. When the technology comes to windows, our visual portals to the world outside, truly innovative things happen. We love the way that the …
Large windows offer numerous benefits in living rooms. Among them are opening up dark areas, creating a sense of space, providing captivating views and allowing natural light and fresh air to flow in. It is safe to say that a living room without windows is incomplete. While there are various sizes, people today prefer large …
The short and sweet answer to how often you should caulk your windows is as often as they need it. I learned the wisdom of this many years ago. It was a Saturday morning in late October and I had just moved into my very first apartment in an old New York building. Seated at …
Caulking the exterior of your windows is one of those popular DIY tasks that sounds easier than it actually is. You just run a bead along the gap and boom, you’re finished! Right? Well, if you want to get good-looking caulking that will withstand time and weathering, it takes a little more work. So what’s …