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By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 in Window Replacements, Windows. No Comments

When selecting new window replacements for your home it’s important to have options. The good news is, if you want something a little different than the classic white or beige double hung window, you have plenty of other choices! Whether upgrading the colors, adding grilles, matching the hardware to other fixtures in your home, or…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 in Cleaning, Windows. No Comments

When you put together your spring cleaning checklist, you’re probably including tasks like cleaning out closets, donating clothing and shoes, and airing out rugs, in addition to working out a plan to tackle the various rooms in your home one-by-one. But sometimes we overlook the deep clean that certain parts of our house need, such…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 in Windows. No Comments

It’s officially winter which means the cold weather is upon us. Warming up our homes without sending the thermostat and energy bills through the roof is a struggle many of us have. Strong winds and frigid temperatures are a recipe for cold air seeping in and making our homes uncomfortably chilly. Try out these 5…

By Great Lakes Window on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 in energy efficiency, Windows. No Comments

If you’ve been shopping around for new windows you’ve probably run into a lot of information on window energy efficiency. But terms like glass packs, gas fills and low-e coatings might leave you scratching your head. So, in honor of ENERGY STAR day on October 27th, we’ve done our best to answer a lot of…

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…

By Great Lakes Window on Monday, April 6th, 2015 in Window Styles, Windows. No Comments

If you are in the midst of a spring-time window home improvement project you have probably been searching for different window styles, energy efficient windows and windows that will keep you and your family safe. Sorting through all of that information can be exhausting and overwhelming, and suddenly this exciting project turns into a nightmare. Here…

By Great Lakes Window on Friday, March 20th, 2015 in Windows. No Comments

Trying to determine the best window style for your home? Check out the simple graphic below to learn about the benefits and features of each style.

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 in Window Buying Process, Window Replacements, Windows. No Comments

As a vinyl window manufacturer, we have a deep understanding of the parts of a window system and have worked with many home window installers. We also understand that replacing the windows in your home is a significant investment, and hiring the right window installer can be intimidating. So we wanted to provide you with…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 in Windows. No Comments

As a window manufacturer, we are very familiar with the window installation process. Home window installation can be accomplished in a variety of ways so it is important to ask questions of your Window Specialist regarding the installation process. Asking the following questions will help you feel confident that your home will be well taken…

By Great Lakes Window on Monday, April 8th, 2013 in Window Replacement Cost, Windows. No Comments

One of the very first questions a homeowner will ask is the average cost to replace windows. Price plays a big factor in any home improvement project. There are many factors that can affect the price of a home replacement window project. This includes the material of your windows, the number of windows you are…