As home values in San Diego continue to remain strong, more and more people are trying their hand at house flipping. If you do it right, you stand to make a lot of money. On the other hand, if you’re not smart about it, you could lose your shirt in the process. One of the mistakes we see people making in house flipping in San Diego is cutting corners. Sure, you want to be smart with your renovation dollars, but going cheap on materials and using the least expensive workers you can find will … [Read more...]
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What to Look for in a San Diego Replacement Window Company: Great Customer Service
This post is one is a series titled “What to Look for in a Replacement Window Company.” Not all San Diego replacement window companies are the same, so we wanted to do a series that would inform homeowners about what they should be looking for in a company when they decide it’s time to replace their home’s windows and doors. Customer service is a very important aspect to consider when choosing among San Diego replacement window companies. In fact, we would go so far as to say that it’s just … [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...]
Fiberglass vs. Vinyl Replacement Windows: Which is Better for San Diego Homes?
We sometimes get asked at BM Windows about fiberglass replacement windows, usually from a customer who has heard that they’re “better” than vinyl replacement windows. While it’s true that fiberglass windows have certain characteristics that could be considered better than vinyl windows, we want to explain why we don’t think they tip the scale in the favor of fiberglass (and why we’ve chosen not to sell them at our San Diego replacement window company). It All Comes Down to Value In our years … [Read more...]
Does Your San Diego Home Have Old Aluminum Windows? Here’s What You Should Know
Many San Diego homes built in the latter half of the last century have windows with aluminum frames. This was the latest trend in window technology at the time—surpassing windows with wooden frames in popularity. Today, most homes are built with windows with vinyl frames. But what if you have one of those homes with aluminum frames? Should you replace them or keep them? Here are a few things to consider: Aluminum Is a Good Conductor of Heat You might remember from your high school science … [Read more...]
