The tight supply of affordable homes and the longing for a more frugal housing option has led to a growing number of Americans to explore the possibility of renovating older mobile homes to create a comfortable, low-cost home. Since most older mobile homes lack high-quality thermal windows, installing new ones is often near the top of the renovation to-do list. If you have purchased an older mobile home and want to replace the original windows, here are some issues you may run into and how to address them.
24 August 2018
If you are shopping for new windows, you need to consider all of the possible sash material options. Most of the products installed in modern homes are some sort of synthetic material, whether it be vinyl, PVC, plastic, or fiberglass. Metal and wood are still options as well, but they aren't as common. Wood is very well liked by homeowners because of how it naturally looks. It is a material that is often replicated on many synthetic materials.
18 July 2018
Are you finally ready to install a windows on your home? If you are ready to add the style and security of new window to your building, synthetic products are hard to beat. In fact, if you look closely at most new construction, you will probably see that most new replacement windows are made out of materials like vinyl or PVC. These might not be the first products that jump to mind when you imagine stylish windows.
5 June 2018
Any window that opens provides a potential access point to your home. Keep unwanted guests out, and your pet and children inside, with the right locks and security methods for your windows. There are a variety of ways you can secure your windows, from window latches and security bars to child safety latches, window wedges, and sash locks. 1. Window Latch Window latches are the default lock found on modern single and double-hung windows.
17 May 2018
Good window treatments can make almost any room look absolutely amazing. You can take a square shaped room without a lot of pizzazz or extras and completely transform it simply by knowing which kinds of blinds, curtains, or draperies are going to work best for the space. If you're looking to get window treatments for your home, you might not know where to start. You might even be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options that are out there for you to choose from.
29 March 2018
The front door of your home has a substantial impact on curb appeal. Brass hardware can accentuate a beautiful door, but over time it can begin to look less attractive. If you want to improve the look of some old brass door hardware that you want to use on your new entry door, you can restore it. Here, you'll learn how to restore brass hardware and care for it to keep it looking great for years to come.
18 March 2018
Window replacement is definitely a major home remodel. The construction is time consuming and inconvenient, and the cost of the product can be significant. But, it is still a very worthwhile home improvement project when you consider all of the great benefits it can give to your home. For instance, it is pretty much the only remodel project that is going to instantly upgrade the inside and outside of your home at the same time.
1 March 2018
