Are Your Home Windows Smart?
Smart home automation is an exciting new arena for homeowners. It lets them control the house intelligently, takes care of repetitive everyday chores, makes the house safer, and enables remote control. For many a ‘smart’ home has meant a toaster you can control with an app or turning light bulbs on and off by voice. […]
Should You DIY Your Front Door?
We get it, DIY is part of Canadian life and self-reliance is certainly no bad thing. But door installation, especially something like front door replacement is fraught if you try and do it without prior experience! No matter how many ‘how to install an exterior door’ videos you watch on YouTube, you simply aren’t prepared […]
Sliding vs Hung Windows: Which is Right For You?
Sliding or hung, which is better? We often hear homeowners ask about which style of opening window is best for their home. Which is more energy efficient? Which is quieter? Which one lets in more light? In this blog we end the sliding window vs hung window confusion. Need Help Deciding Which Windows Are Best […]
Should You Wait Till Spring to Replace Your Windows and Doors
“When is the best time to replace windows?” That’s a question that a lot of people ask once they have decided to get window replacement. Here’s a little hint: the winter season may sound counterintuitive, but installers are relatively free and you can get huge discounts on labour. Should you wait till spring to retrofit […]
Best Doors for Canadian Winters
Not all winters are the same and neither are doors. Poorly designed doors can make homes draft and raise heating costs. A low quality door can also become a safety hazard if it cannot keep your family safe during winter (think jammed doors, wind chill and security). Finding the best exterior doors for cold weather is essential. […]
Should You Get Energy Efficient Windows?
Energy efficient windows help homeowners make their living space more comfortable in summer and in winter. The increased insulation helps cut energy bills by half! In this article we’ll explain how windows save you money and the other benefits of installing energy efficient windows. Do new windows really save energy? Yes, new energy efficient windows […]