Glass patio doors are a staple in many San Diego homes. With weather that’s pretty amazing year-round, it makes sense that homebuilders would include them in their home designs. In homes where they weren’t part of the original construction, many homeowners have chosen to add them when possible. In the past, patio doors have gotten a bad reputation for contributing (in a negative way) to a home’s energy efficiency. Older patio doors were primarily constructed with a single pane of glass and … [Read more...]
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A San Diego Homeowner’s Guide to Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors
Homeowners in San Diego replace their windows and patio doors for a variety of reasons. They may want to reduce the amount of outside noise that comes into their home, or get rid of old windows that no longer open and close easily, or give their home a fresh, updated look. However, far and away the most common reason people choose to purchase replacement windows and doors for their San Diego home is to make it more energy efficient. Making your home more energy efficient is a worthy goal, and … [Read more...]
Do Your Windows Spark Joy? A Reason to Consider Replacement Windows for Your San Diego Home
About a year ago, Netflix came out with a series called Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. If you haven’t seen it, the series focuses on several American families that need help organizing and decluttering their homes. Japanese tidying expert Marie Kondo comes to their homes and takes the families through her “KonMari method” of organization. One of the keys to the method is to go through each item, one by one, and determine whether or not that item “sparks joy”. If an item does spark joy, you keep … [Read more...]
Keeping the Cold Out: Energy-Efficient Windows Aren’t Just for the Summertime
As winter approaches, you might not be thinking about how to prepare, since San Diego is not exactly known for its harsh winter temperatures. Unlike people in other parts of the country, San Diegans really have no need to stock their pantries, take measures to keep their pipes from bursting, or even cover their outdoor furniture. One thing homeowners in San Diego can do, however, is take measures to control the amount of energy they use to heat their homes in the winter. Let’s face it, most … [Read more...]
What to Look for in a San Diego Replacement Window Company: Quality Products
The replacement window industry is unlike a lot of other industries that sell products to consumers. In many cases, a consumer can take one look at a product and tell if it’s well made or poorly made. On a more cheaply manufactured product, certain parts may look flimsy, or the product could just not feel as solid as you think it should. When it comes to replacement windows, a lot of the products on the market look very much the same—especially if you’re only looking at vinyl replacement … [Read more...]
