Reduce Outside Noise Pollution In Your Home with Sound Control Glass
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on Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 in Uncategorized, Window Education.
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It’s a noisy world we live in. There are more cars and trucks on the road, more planes, trains, more people with things that make noise – lawn mowers, leaf blowers, car stereos, motorcycles, car alarms. Our sleep is disturbed by barking dogs and wailing sirens. It’s not just annoying. Outside noise pollution can be…
3 Reasons to Replace Your Patio Door
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on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 in Uncategorized.
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We have shared tips on knowing when to replace your windows, but what about when to replace your patio door? Patio doors are sometimes overlooked when homeowners are considering remodeling or simply replacing outdated and inefficient parts of the home. However, patio doors are well worth inspecting on a regular basis. You should also know…
Best Places for Sliding Windows in the Home
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on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 in Uncategorized.
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Great Lakes Window offers several great vinyl replacement window styles. Today we’re focusing on a popular and versatile choice that are the sliding windows. Getting replacement vinyl sliding windows is easier than you’d think. These horizontal windows will slide from side to side, both left and right. People often choose sliding windows because they move easily,…
Selecting Your Perfect Patio Door in 4 Steps
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on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 in Patio, Uncategorized, Window Buying Process, Window Replacements.
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A patio door is not just a way to get in and out of your home. When chosen carefully it can enhance your home’s brightness with natural light, open your living space, and add design to your home’s exterior. Patio doors are the gateway between outdoors and in, but with today’s modern technology it is…
Customizing Your Home with Exterior Window Colors
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on Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 in Home Tips, Infographics, Remodeling, tips, Uncategorized, Window Buying Process.
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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,…
Window Condensation: What Causes It and How To Reduce It In Cold and Warm Weather
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on Thursday, January 4th, 2018 in Home Tips, Infographics, tips, Uncategorized, Windows.
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Don’t let the fog set in. Have you noticed that the windows in your home are continually fogging up? Does it seem like they are collecting moisture? This isn’t necessarily your windows’ fault. In fact, window condensation may be an indicator of something entirely different. Your foggy or icy windows may be an indicator that…
The Differences Between Bay and Bow Window Styles
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on Friday, July 8th, 2016 in Uncategorized.
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If you’re in the market for new windows, you might be thinking beyond the standard double hung or sliding options. Perhaps something that lets in a lot more sunlight or really opens up your views to the outside. When it comes to choosing windows for your home, you can branch out past the type of…
Ways to Save on Cooling Costs this Summer
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on Friday, June 24th, 2016 in Uncategorized.
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We wait patiently – or in some cases, not so patiently – for summer to finally arrive, only to immediately shut our windows and pump on the air conditioning as soon as it gets too warm outside. Suddenly, our cooling bills are going through the roof and we’re stuck with the choice of staying cool…