Replacing casement windows can be quite confusing but it is definitely not an impossible task. If you are willing to take the chance, why spend money on a window replacement expert? For your assistance, here are some pointers to help you through the process smoothly.The first thing to keep in mind is not to take down old windows till you have bought the replacement windows. So, your first task would be to buy replacement casement windows. To...more
The circle top window or arch dates back to the Roman times and even today, there is nothing else that defines a window more perfectly than the circle top. Also known as round top or the circle head, circle top windows are available in various styles and are always fixed in place.Circle top windows can be used wonderfully when accentuating your home. Use one under peaked roofs to eliminate the empty space, adding to your home's style quotient and...more
If you are looking to redecorate your home, other than the furniture, how about also looking at changing the way your windows look? Circle top windows can do wonders to bring that classiness and magnificence to a dark corner of your home. Not only do they look spectacular, they allow in enough light to brighten up a dark corner of the house.Circle top windows come in various styles - quarter, half and full circles; gothic designs, elliptical with another host of choices in grills and frames. If you were to get on the internet and check some of the websites, you will find they come with numerous options.With the best quality glass, these windows enhance the insulation value of your windows. With over 50 popular exterior colors, these can be matched with any home theme. You could also choose from anodized finishes. Then again, you could get circle top windows in primed exteriors to match your redecoration plans; or you could opt for unfinished exteriors that leave you with personalized finishing options!Other than the frame and the grille, you could even accentuate the window with decorative glass. With this option you do not have to worry about using any kind of curtains or blinds...more
Circle top windows can be seen usually over a stairwell or over a door. Though these look absolutely spectacular, it is difficult to decorate them. Window treatments can be quite challenging due to the half circle like shape, very much like an arched window.Here are a few ways you could decorate that circle top window:- Blinds can work real well...more
As you cross the well manicured lawns flanked with oak trees along the driveway, you enter into a formal living room and dining room with an expansive foyer. Beyond it, the center hall leads to informal living space in the rear. A country kitchen with an island complete with an eating bar and styled stools is an absolute delight. The adjoining...more
You can replace double hung windows yourself, and not go to the cost of a professional, if you know what you're doing.Here's how:1. The new double hung windows will hang inside the old jamb. Measure the window width, at the top, both and in the middle. You should also take the same three measurements for the length of the window too. Double hung windows can get bent out of shape, just like any others, so again measure diagonally. You should get the same measurement for each diagonal if the window is in shape. Make sure your window will fit by ordering replacements in the shortest length and width.2. You will be able to get a kit for the replacement of double hung windows. Take out the stops, the pieces that hold the sashes. Take off one sash cord, being careful to tie it so you don't let the counterweight fall3. Next, gently let the counterweights drop and take out the pulley fixtures from the jambs. Close these holes with spray or insulation so the cavity for the counterweight is blocked.4. Screw jamb liners onto each side of the window; add another parting stop in wood on the header jamb. Lower the catches on the outer track and load up this outer sash. Do the same with the inner...more
I know, it sounds self-serving, given I am a real estate agent in the Fairfax area. So let me do what I always do; I’ll focus on the data and let you come to the obvious conclusion. The first point to make which is critical is to...more
Over the years we have neglected the usefulness of double hung windows. 17th century Europe saw aristocratic homes and castles use double hung windows which signified wealth and importance! The disadvantage then was that in the summer months, homes...more
If you have leaky double hung windows, instead of replacing them, why don't you choose to weatherize them? Though new windows maybe more energy efficient, replacement windows will take another 20 years to save enough energy to pay for their costs!...more
Double hung windows are those where both the top and bottom sashes open. You may wonder if there is any point in this kind of functionality. After all, they have been around a long time now and are often found in old houses. Have these windows...more
If you are an entrepreneur in the home-based business industry then you need to know how to most effectively use your time and do away with the things that disrupt your focus. In this article series I will discuss five top-secret time...more
For a completely fashionable person, if you ask their success story, they say they match their jewelry with their handbags. Yes! Matching your jewels and your handbag is really a tough job. For celebs it is a real challenge. We all know...more