2015

When it comes to your home's appearance and comfort, the windows are one of the most important components. However, some homeowners are not informed when it comes to their windows, and this can cause them to be unaware of some of the upgrades they can make to them to increase performance or aesthetics. In particular, window films are among the more affordable window upgrades you can make, but you may benefit from having the following two questions answers if you have never considered having films installed.

At the first sign of a house problem, the natural instinct is some DIY repair. When it comes to your windows, a repair isn't always the right next step. In certain situations, a replacement is the ideal, long-term solution. Equipping yourself with the knowledge to recognize when your windows have reached this point can save you a considerable amount of money on unnecessary repairs. Here are two points to get you started.

Dealing with high energy bills as a result of older, low efficiency windows can be frustrating. Your first instinct may be to have replacement windows installed, which can be a great option if you have thousands of dollars (or more) to drop on such a major home improvement. If you're like many homeowners, however, you might be interested in exploring some more affordable ways to increase energy efficiency until you're able to more comfortably afford to have brand new windows installed.

If you have exceptionally large or strangely shaped windows, you might jump at the chance to have custom drapes made. However, just because such custom-made fabric panels fit doesn't mean they are right for your house. Here are two things to think about before ordering custom drapes so that you can be happy with your investment: 1. Aesthetics Just because those drapes are the right price doesn't mean that they belong in your house.