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5 Reasons Why Proper Window Installation Is Important
The windows are the eyes of the house. They allow you to see guests coming up the driveway and birds eating at the feeder. They also allow potential buyers to create a first impression of a property they might be interested in purchasing. Whether you’re looking to...The Importance of Proper Window Installation
Installing new windows is a cost-effective way to enhance your comfort, save on heating and cooling costs, and increase the value of your St. Louis home. However, improperly installing windows can prove a travesty for these goals. That’s why it’s important...The Before & After Story of an Exterior Makeover
A Ballwin, MO couple still loved their one-and-a-half story ranch home built in 1978. The location is ideal for them, and interior modifications made over the years provide all they need. The exterior of the home needed some maintenance updates, and this highlighted...Window Replacement: 3 Key Window Installation Components
Replacing your windows can seem like a daunting task but there are three things you can focus on to help you get the best results with your window replacement project. Those three components are the window installer, the window installation process, and the window...Porch Perfect: Updating Your Front Porch
Often, homeowners are surprised at what a difference a front porch can make to their home. Curb appeal is a defining characteristic of a home’s aesthetics, and while the interior of the home can be just as interesting, the outside is what makes the first impression....Barn Door Basics
Are the interior doors in your home traditional six-panel doors? Do you have any glass doors, accordion doors or pocket doors? While doors provide an inherent function (access and privacy to an enclosed space), many often forget that doors can add great value to the...St. Louis Aluminum Window Replacement
History of Aluminum Window Installation in St. Louis Aluminum windows were a popular choice for St. Louis home builders in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Aluminum windows provided a cheaper alternative to wood or steel windows. They often came in many different...When It Is Time To Replace Builder-Grade Windows
When It Is Time To Replace Builder-Grade Windows When replacing your builder-grade windows, these types of windows have many issues ranging from fogging, leaking and sagging glass. Some builder grade windows may have broken components including springs & lock...Replacement Window Options For Your Home
If it’s time to replace your windows, the many options you have can be daunting, but there is some basic information you should keep in mind when exploring the right windows for your home. Styles and Operability The operability of a window is how it functions. Here...Let the sunshine in! Ways to bring natural light into your home
Increasing the amount of natural light in your home reduces your use of harsh artificial lights in your home. Enlarge Windows-without enlarging the opening in the wall you can increase daylight with replacement windows that have thinner frames or bay windows whose...
Three Reasons An Egress Window Should Be Left To The Pros
Three Reasons An Egress Window Should Be Left To The Pros So, you want an egress window installed in your basement remodel. Great! Think this is a DIY? You may want to think again. Mosby Senior Home Consultant Denny Corr lists 3 of the major reasons to call in the...
5 Reasons to Replace Your Front Door
It’s easy to take a front door for granted. Some households barely even use them! Now would be a good time for you to take a detached, critical view of your front door, and determine if the time has come to replace it. Here are 5 reasons why:1. Curb AppealA new door...