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A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases Being more energy efficient can be as simple and inexpensive as buying and installing caulk and weatherstripping or as ... |
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Architect Series Casement Windows from Pella Behind the Scenes - Victorian Restoration |
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Benefits and Installation of Impact-Resistant Windows In a hurricane, a house becomes a pressure cooker if its outer envelope is pierced by high winds and wind-driven debris. When ... |
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Caulk and Weatherstripping Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope—exterior walls, windows, ... |
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Choosing Custom Windows Replacing windows can mean odd sizes and custom orders. Before you decide whether to purchase stock or custom, take the time ... |
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Emergency Board-Up The following basic recommendations can be used in extreme emergencies to add temporary plywood shutters to doors and windows. |
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EnergyWise House: Building a Smarter, More Efficient Window Technology already exists to let windows darken, lighten, or almost completely block the sun and its heat from entering your ... |
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EnergyWise House: Using Windows to Beat the Heat Here comes the sun! Properly planning a home's window layout can frame scenic vistas while preventing solar rays from pushing ... |
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Green Cleaning: Outdoors Think swapping caustic chemicals for more eco-friendly options means you won't be able to get your outdoors clean? Making the ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Eight: Windows Windows affect your comfort, health, heating and cooling bills, need for artificial light and even your mood. Learn how ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Nine: Window Treatments Window treatments are largely chosen for how well they enhance a room’s décor and afford us privacy. With the importance of ... |
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How to Cash In on the Replacement Window Tax Credit A new energy tax credit can save homeowners up to $1500 on replacement windows. Here's a guide selecting energy efficient ... |
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Impact-Resistant Windows As many hurricane veterans will attest, you can protect your home from high winds, rain, and the destructive force of ... |
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Installing Pella Windows Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
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Klima-Tite Windows Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
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Material and Construction Options for Windows The window material you select will not only mirror your tastes but determine how energy-efficient your windows will be and ... |
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Natural Ventilation Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the "chimney effect" to keep a building cool. |
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New Trends for Window Treatments and Coverings Window coverings aren’t just about blinds and curtains anymore. With new technologies and an emphasis on energy-efficiency, ... |
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Palladian Window Behind the Scenes - Shingle Style House |
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Protecting Your Doors and Windows Protecting the home's openings from winds and wind blown objects is the single most important step a homeowner can take in ... |