With winter here, and utility rate increases are predicted to drive home heating costs higher than ever. Stanford Blanck, co-owner of Taylor-based Wallside Windows thinks now is the perfect time to look at the windows on your house. Windows that have deteriorated – or worse yet, been improperly installed – can cost homeowners thousands of [...]
Category Archives: Windows tips
Motorized Blinds, Shades, and Other Window Treatments
May 11, 2010 – 4:25 pm
Did you know that almost any window treatment in your house can be motorized? With just a click of a button, you can control any shade, anywhere in the house. Why should you care? There are some obvious reasons, like comfort, convenience, and flexibility. But there are also others – motorization provides solutions to problems [...]
How to Save Upto 25% Off Your Energy Bill With the Right Window Treatments
May 11, 2010 – 1:39 pm
Did you know that you can significantly reduce your heating bills this winter just by taking advantage of your existing window treatments? Although the temperatures have not hit their lowest points yet, right now is the perfect time to get ready. The best part is that little knowledge and following easy tips can go a [...]
Cleaning Tips for your Precious Window
May 11, 2010 – 7:24 am
House cleaning is a daily routine that many housewives are used to and this includes window cleaning. As easy as it may sound, cleaning your windows requires good cleaning skills so that you can get better results every time you clean them. So why is window cleaning needed? The answers are quite simple; one [...]
Window Cleaning Techniques Explained
May 10, 2010 – 10:35 pm
Window cleaning has always been one of the most important parts of cleaning the inside and outside of a house. There are some simple tips that you can use to make sure your windows are cleaned to a high standard and just some basic knowledge can improve the look of your windows. Firstly it is [...]
What Really Saves Gas & How Much? Six Common Gas-Saving Tips Tested
May 10, 2010 – 7:39 am
With gas prices so high, the media is awash with lists of gas-saving tips. Well how’s this for a tip? If you listen to us, you can see hybrid-type savings without having to buy a new car. By changing your driving habits you can improve fuel economy up to 37 percent right away (depending [...]
Windows Vista Tips That Will Help your Personal Development
May 10, 2010 – 4:28 am
On the long path of our lives, we make an idea about who we want to be. The actions we take along the way play a very important role for our personal development. This is why all our steps should be thought through before we make them. A very important part of our personal [...]
Tips for Enhancing Child Safety at the Window From American Blinds, Wallpaper and More
May 10, 2010 – 1:51 am
Tips for Enhancing Child Safety at the Window From American Blinds, Wallpaper and More When it comes to increasing child safety in the home, the window is a fixture that should not be forgotten. American Blinds, Wallpaper and More offers tips for enhancing child safety at the window: •· Don’t forget window covering [...]