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Sandy, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Sure, we all need to save money during tough economic times, so a “good deal” catches our eye. But like you said, the price is “hard-to-believe”. And chances are that window is not the one they try to sell you when they come to your home. They want you to buy a better window. A window that’s priced to sustain their business…

Lead-based paint is often found in homes built in 1978 or earlier. That year is the time when the federal government banned lead-based paint from housing. Before then, no one really knew just how hazardous deteriorating lead paint or lead paint dust released during renovations really was. But now we understand the dangers, and the [...]

Glad you asked this, Rob. The answer is—absolutely not! Storm windows were invented many, many years ago for a very different type of window—a very high-maintenance window. Not sure how young or old you are, but maybe you recall those old windows with all the little panes. The panes were held together with a wooden [...]

Good news! You don’t have to give up the appearance and the structural ability of yesterday’s windows to get today’s technology. You just don’t. Choose window frames made of “engineered” lumber because they combine today’s technology with the beauty of real wood.

Great question, William. We are all feeling the heat this summer both temperature wise and in our wallets, so it is most important to get a window that is going to keep the heat outside and keep you cool inside while saving you money on your utility bills. Be sure you get a window that [...]

Here’s a guide to the paperwork you’ll need in order to verify the federal energy tax credit for your 2010 energy efficient window or door installation. Tax season rolls around quickly once the holidays are over, so get into that shoebox and dig out the following documents…

You may be hearing a lot of buzz lately about the EPA’s Lead Paint Rule. That’s because its requirements, defined in 2008, became effective just last month and that means a change in the way many remodeling companies are doing business.  Almost any contractor can disturb lead-based paint during a repair or renovation, creating hazardous [...]

This is one of my favorite commercials. It’s timeless and the music is great. Tags: andersen windows, replacement windows, window commercials

This video illustrates why we have a Worry Free Lifetime Performance Satisfaction Guarantee. It is exactly what I tell homeowners looking for window replacements.

Find out what combination of factors can cause vinyl siding to distort. Low-E windows may contribute to the problem, but there are usually a number of other conditions present whenever this occurs.