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How to Childproof Your Windows

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 in Home Tips, Window Education, Windows. No Comments

Windows offer a view to the outside world, bringing more light and interest into your home. Unfortunately, they can also represent a hazard to young children, particularly toddlers and kids under age 10 who have a higher rate of window fall-related injuries. To be clear, this is a risk that is largely preventable, with a…


Planning Window Treatments for Your Vinyl Replacement Windows

By Great Lakes Window on Friday, August 6th, 2021 in Home Tips, Window Education, Windows. No Comments

With so many styles and features available in our catalog of vinyl replacement windows, homeowners are sure to find the right window for your budget and style. From expansive picture windows to functional and smooth awning windows, our professional dealers will help you get what you want and need. Once those windows are expertly installed,…


How to do a DIY Home Energy Audit

By Great Lakes Window on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 in energy efficiency, Home Tips, Window Education. No Comments

If you have done all of the usual energy-efficiency improvements, like swapping old bulbs for CFLs and installing a programmable thermostat, you may be wondering why your bills are still high. Sometimes it takes a little more work to uncover the energy-inefficient culprits! A do-it-yourself home energy audit can be a good way to get…


How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Sliding Patio Door

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 in Home Tips, Remodeling. No Comments

Windows and their lifespan get a lot of attention. After all, most houses have more windows than they do sliding doors, so window problems are a lot more obvious. However, sliding patio doors are just as important to your home’s comfort, appearance, and functionality. If your door has seen better days it may be obvious,…


Get Ready for Patio Season

By Great Lakes Window on Monday, April 19th, 2021 in Home Tips, Remodeling. No Comments

As the weather gets warmer and the days become longer, we are all counting down to patio season. Whether you have a patio off of your home, a deck, or a balcony, we have a few tips to help you prepare. Clean Up If your outdoor space went unused in the colder months, now is…


How to Immediately Handle a Broken Window

By Great Lakes Window on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 in Home Tips, Window Education, Windows. No Comments

Ultimately, when a window breaks the ideal solution is a replacement job. That isn’t always the fastest solution however, and even if you are planning that much-needed replacement, you still have a broken window to deal with in the interim. Broken windows happen, so here’s what to do between the break, and your new vinyl…


Take Advantage of Autumn Weather to Replace Your Windows

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 in Home Tips, Window Replacements. No Comments

Whether you prefer the colder climate of winter months, or thrive in the heat of summer, window replacement is often best suited for autumn. Avoiding the heat, chill, storms and unpredictable weather of summer and winter is best for any window replacement job. Of course, our Great Lakes Window dealers will make your window replacement…


Cleaning Vinyl Windows: How to Keep Them Looking New

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 in Cleaning, Home Tips, tips, Window Replacements. No Comments

One of the most appealing things about vinyl replacement windows is how little maintenance they require to look great, year after year. Vinyl windows will not rot, swell, or peel in any weather conditions which means you’re free from worries about major repair and maintenance work. Still, your windows are an investment, and we know…


Two Big Home Renovation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 in Home Tips, Remodeling, Uncategorized. No Comments

A home renovation of any kind is a potentially costly, time consuming initiative. So it makes a lot of sense for homeowners like yourself to think things through before committing to something. By planning ahead, doing your research, and working with experts, you can avoid a lot of the common home renovation mistakes and pitfalls…


How Windows Help With Home Security

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 in Home Tips, Window Education. No Comments

Your home is your haven, your place of comfort, and your place of rest and respite. It should be a safe place for you and your family, all the time. Home security problems like burglaries can greatly impact your feelings of safety and security, and it’s something that affects a lot of people, especially around…