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How to Use a Decorative Arched Round Circular Oval or Fan Window

Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Arched window to add light into a 2 story foyer

Arched window to add light and style to a 2 story foyer Interior view of a round top fan window in a living room

Creating style, flair and improving light transmission can not only help to “turn a house into a home” (like Luther Vandross might have said) – but it can create curb appeal and resale value as well. There is probably no better way to improve the look and increase natural light into a home than by using a decorative window.

There are many types of decorative windows but this article will focus on arched, round, palladian, circular and fan windows. You’ll learn the definition, advantages and disadvantages, types and uses of these types of decorative windows. 

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“Take advantage of the Federal Energy Tax Credit before time runs out”

Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Vinyl replacement windows for energy savings

vinyl replacement windows for energy savings

You may be wondering how you can take advantage of the Economic Stimulus bill that was signed on February 17th 2009. Well if you’ve got inefficient upper floor windows or doors in your home which are in need of replacement and you’re worried about large heating bills coming your way this fall the time to replace old windows/doors may never be better than now. Here are the “rules of the game” with these federal tax credits: Continue reading ““Take advantage of the Federal Energy Tax Credit before time runs out”” »

How to Choose a Shower Window for a Remodeling Project

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Glass block bathroom window in a shower area
Glass block bathroom window in a shower remodeling project
Casement style operable acrylic block window
Casement style operable acrylic block window

Figuring out the right shower replacement window can be difficult. Although it’s nice to have the sunlight and ability to get air flow through this window, the fact that it’s located inside the wet shower area presents privacy and frame deterioration concerns not normally associated with most windows. Here is the low-down on different types of shower windows to consider:  Continue reading “How to Choose a Shower Window for a Remodeling Project” »