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Lowering your monthly energy bill starts with keeping the outside temperatures from finding their way in through openings in your home's construction. The spaces that most commonly let in excess hot or cold air are windows and doors. Of course, you cannot simply seal your entire home without having a single window or door, as you and your home both need natural light to shine. However, just because these areas of your home are openings into the natural world does not mean the need to let in your exterior environment. Replacing worn windows that do not boast any high-efficiency characteristics should be part of your consideration in positively impacting your energy bill and your home's carbon footprint. But simply picking out new windows is not the end of the process.  What About Window Installation Dictates Home Energy Efficiency? Professional Installation Processes - This matters far more than most realize. Having a quality window installation team perform your window installa...

Contemporary homes are timeless in their own way. They boast a sleekness with vacation-like comfort and a high-class image. But the aesthetic of modern or contemporary is not solely constrained to newly built homes that fall directly under that category. Previously existing homes, including Tudor-style, prairie architecture, and colonials, can easily be converted to a modern aesthetic both inside and out with a few simple improvements. One very common place to start is installing more modern windows with black window frames. There are reasons why this simple home enhancement is the sure-fire way to bring modernity to something classic. The Window Depot of Tampa Bay installs a wide variety of new windows on all styles of architecture, developing a list of how black window frames can do wonders for your contemporary-converted home. How Do Black Window Frames Make A Modern Difference Contrast Enhancements - On a molecular level, black is the existence of all colors together. There is a n...

When you construct a new home, you should consider your architectural preferences. But what makes up these home design styles is so much more than just siding, color, and layout. Doors, gutters, and most notably, windows often hold an integral piece in the architectural equation. Conversely, if you are looking to replace the windows on your home, the architecture should help decide what types of windows you utilize. However, there are many circumstances where special configurations and custom window styles are needed to fulfill your vision for your home. Opening the door to custom windows can be quite intimidating as you replace old windows or build a home needing new ones. Here is a list of several different custom window styles and where they belong in the industry. The Variety of Custom Windows and Special Configurations Custom Shape Windows - Coming in various styles, including ovals, hexagons, trapezoids, and more, custom shape windows are fixed in place. However, there are speci...

Because the windows and doors on a home are open to the natural world, their health and structural integrity are paramount. But too often, their integrity becomes compromised for a variety of reasons. Windows are the most common of these two to show signs of degradation. A window on a structural or mechanical decline soon creates multiple problems for a homeowner, and a telltale sign that something is amiss with a window is the accumulation of window sill mold. Mold is harmful to you in many ways, and some types are worse than others. But knowing how to address a build-up of any mold on your window sills is key to potentially repairing or saving a window or understanding when it is due time for a replacement. Steps To Address Window Sill Mold Clean The Mold - This might seem simple, but many homeowners don't realize that addressing a moldy window sill starts with cleaning it. You should clean your window sills regularly regardless of mold presence, but this is even more vital if mo...