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With last month’s arrival of Hurricane Elsa down in South Florida, it is safe to say that hurricane season is officially up and running for the year. The Atlantic hurricane season runs in the Southeast from June 1st to November 30th, leaving coastal homeowners at risk of having their homes flooded and damaged for a major chunk of the year.…
Sliding doors are a beautiful option for rooms that need a little more light. They also help with the lack of space for a more traditional hinged door. These beautiful doors function more like windows, but with the extra benefit of effortlessly sliding open. But what happens when these sliding doors become something more like sticking doors? If you are…
Let’s face it, sometimes windows are less than great. They can get dirty, look dated, or show off less than stellar views. Not every window is a winner and some of them need a bit of a makeover. New curtains and blinds are often too expensive or offer too much of a permanent change for space you are only renting.…
So many houses have one room that is too dark; it’s not inviting and everyone stays away from it. Maybe it doesn’t have many windows or the windows are too small for enough light to get in. Whatever the reason, it’s time to fix your dark room. And with a few simple changes, you can transform it into a bright…
The weather is already starting to heat up here in Florida and as the seasons steadily march toward summer it’s time to start thinking about all the money, and energy you might be wasting as your drafty windows let the cold air out, and the hot air in. Here are a few money-saving changes to make your windows more energy…
The latest trend in home window technology has been around for a long time, but is recently surging in popularity due to its security benefits, environmental advantages, and aesthetic value. Window tints were once unsightly dark films that impacted a home’s curb appeal. However, nowadays window tints have improved greatly and are available in many different styles. These styles range…
How To Stop Birds From Flying Into Your Windows We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a bright sunny day, maybe doing some chores or getting some work done, when you hear that loud thunk against your window. You quickly run to the window and hopefully just see a stunned bird, but more often than not hitting a window is enough…
If you live in the greater Pensacola and Mobile areas, you probably already know why impact windows are important. You are aware of how many hurricanes and tropical storms hit our area year in and year out. You also know how impact windows stop projectiles from being launched into your home by a hurricane, tropical storm, or tornado. It also…
French Windows have been around for over four hundred years as part of the French Neoclassical period in the 16th century, but they have been around for even longer in reality. The French took the idea from Roman antiquity during the First French and Italian War. So, you might say that French Windows are actually Roman Windows, but let’s not…
Maybe you’ve seen a patio enclosure on a neighbor’s house or have read about them online, but you still find yourself asking, “What is a patio enclosure, and why are they popular?” It may look as if it’s an extension on a home, and in a way, that’s what they are. To better understand, let’s first take a look at…