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By Great Lakes Window on Monday, October 19th, 2020 in Remodeling, Uncategorized, Window Buying Process, Window Replacements, Windows. No Comments

We’ve helped you know when you should replace your home windows, and what to look for when you are buying those vinyl replacement windows. Now, we’re back with a few tips on what NOT to do when replacing your windows. By avoiding these mistakes, you can ensure your windows are installed properly, making the most…

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…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 in Home Tips, Remodeling, tips, Window Replacements. No Comments

Of all the mistakes homeowners might inadvertently make when undertaking a replacement window project, trying to do the actual project as a DIY job might be the worst! No matter how handy you might be, or how much you want to save a few dollars, leaving window replacement to the professionals is worth every dollar….

By Great Lakes Window on Monday, June 11th, 2018 in Home Tips, Remodeling, Window Replacements. No Comments

Winter is behind us, spring is almost in the rearview mirror, and summer is rapidly approaching. Now is the time to jump on board scheduling your window replacement project before this all too short season is over and we’re facing winter weather again. If you didn’t get around to scheduling a window replacement in spring,…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 in Home Tips, Infographics, Remodeling, tips, Uncategorized, Window Buying Process. No Comments

Gone are the days of boring window colors! With our top of the line co-extruded colors, Great Lakes Window products are customizable to give you a different color on the exterior than what you see on the interior. Even if you want a white or neutral shade inside, you can opt for something bold, light,…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 in Home Tips, Remodeling, tips, Window Buying Process. No Comments

Window hardware is a small part of a room’s overall design and feel, but it can make a large impact. Choosing the finish for your home’s hardware, including window and patio door hardware, might feel like a daunting task, but when done right it can transform a look from blah to beautiful. Think of it…

By Great Lakes Window on Friday, February 16th, 2018 in Home Tips, Remodeling, Window Buying Process, Window Replacements, Windows. No Comments

Whether you live in a new construction with builder grade finishes, or an older home that is stuck in the builder basic past, you could benefit from an upgrade to your doors and windows. Basic doors and windows do the trick for something that is ‘good enough.’ They are simple, sometimes outdated, and generic. While…

By Great Lakes Window on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 in Remodeling, Window Buying Process, Window Replacements, Windows. No Comments

So you’ve made the decision to have new energy efficient windows installed in your home. You’ve worked out your budget, decided which windows need to be replaced, and may have even begun to research different styles. But now you have to sort through all of the window dealers that will potentially be taking on your…

By Great Lakes Window on Friday, May 8th, 2015 in Remodeling. No Comments

It’s easy to envision the home of your dreams. A spacious outdoor patio, easy-to-open energy efficient windows, a beautiful new kitchen and spacious walk-in closets. OK, maybe those are just our dreams, but you probably have some of your own, too. When it comes to budgeting for your home remodeling project you have to be realistic about…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 in Remodeling, Window Buying Process, Windows. No Comments

If you have an older home, you may have a laundry list of remodeling projects that you would like to conquer. We all desire to transform our homes into something that showcases our style and personality. So, what is the best way to determine which projects should come first? Safety first Exterior evaluation, the exterior…