Summer can be an expensive time of the year, what with all the fun trips and outings you have planned. Fortunately, staying cool doesn’t have to be on that list of expenses. Try out some of these tips for reducing your summer energy bill. Clean Your Air Conditioner A dirty air conditioner is a less efficient air conditioner. This means you’ll have less cool air pumped into your home, and you may need to replace the entire system sooner than you expected. Take the time to change the filter and clean off any dust and debris you see. Use Your Ceiling Fan If you have a ceiling fan, you can use it to create the “wind chill” effect. That’s where moving air feels cooler because it speeds the evaporation of moisture from the skin, removing heat. This is great for those moderate days where you’d rather not turn on your…
How windows and doors can transform and organize your space, make it more comfortable, beautiful, and healthy It has been quite the year and a half. “Unprecedented” has become a common word in our vernacular…
How JELD-WEN Windows and Doors can Help you Achieve your Interior Design Goals Modern and minimalism are two of the most popular interior design styles at the moment and for good reason! They are a…
Exploring the Exceptional Advantages of Tri-Pane Windows Summer is hot. Let’s talk about what you can do to help keep your home cool and comfortable in the often overbearing summer heat. Replacing and upgrading your…
According to a Scotiabank survey, six out of ten Canadian homeowners intend to renovate within the next two years. With this in mind, we want you to be prepared. Content creators make DIY window installation…
Home improvement and renovations shows are great for professional, amateur, and window-shopping designers alike. You get all sorts of great inspiration and creative ideas for how to apply the latest interior design trends, bringing your…
A visual tour of common Canadian architectural styles If you’re passionate about real estate and enjoy renovation shows, you might have some very particular preferences when it comes to selecting windows and doors. We consider these shows a form of window shopping, sprinkled with a little bit…
Start planning your summer renovation in winter We know it’s the middle of winter but it’s the perfect time to prepare and plan for your summer renovations. A great place to start is to figure…
Making the Most of Our Canadian Winters What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about winter? Is it making snowmen? Going for a picturesque skate? Chances are the first thing that…
Energy efficiency and traditional tastes with a twist are the brightest trends in the door and window industry heading into 2021. With 2020 in the rear-view mirror, new and innovative trends have found their place…
The Most Magical Ways to Safely Decorate Your Windows & Doors Even though Christmas might look a little different this year, the magic of the holiday season is all around us, so shouldn’t it be…
Staying productive when the office is your home and your home is the office Not that long ago, the prospect of working from home seemed unrealistic to professionals across a wide variety of industries. The…
Make sure your house is completely ready to handle Mother Nature’s most challenging season Even though it happens every single year, winter always seems to catch some of us by surprise. The first few flakes…
Weekly prizes to be won 2020 is quickly winding down, and we know that so many of you have been working tirelessly on building projects and home renovations this year. That’s why we are excited…