You’ve waited patiently while the temperatures plummeted, the snow fell, and the winds howled. Now, it’s time to cast aside your hibernation habits and welcome the warmth! Now is the time for you to start planning those spring renovations. Here are a couple of simple steps you can take that will help you put yourself in the best possible position for complete renovation success: 1. Identify and Prioritize So, what do you want to do? Before you do anything else, you need to figure out what renovations and upgrades you are looking to accomplish. Next, you should decide which projects are more important and which projects can wait. This will allow you to be able to develop a plan of attack. 2. Research Preparation is your best friend! Spend some time reading articles, talking with tradespeople, or visiting your local home improvement store. The more you know, the better. 3.…
Today, JELD-WEN is household name. Our company, which employs over 21,000 people worldwide, has manufacturing, distribution and showroom locations across 24 countries, located primarily in North America, Europe and Australia. From our humble beginnings to…
Summer is just around the corner, and if you are anything like us, you’re already daydreaming about your vacation. Whether you are thinking about exploring the streets of Montreal, relaxing on beach front, or working…
Spring may just be around the corner, but it is never too early to get a head start on your plans for your summer renovations. Like all large-scale projects, the best strategy is to take…
When it comes to adding your own personal touch to your home, sometimes it’s as simple as updating your entryway. From the entryway configuration to the glass inserts, JELD-WEN has every style that will help…
Tired of paying extra for winter? Follow these energy saving tips and watch your heating and energy costs drop. Light it Right Look for the ENERGY STAR® logo when purchasing lights for your home. These…
Customers want their windows to look great, but they also want windows that make them feel great. We call this comfort engineering. Whether the goal of a window upgrade is to add warmth to a…
Are you looking for a window for your next home reno project that adds a little something extra? JELD-WEN Aluminum-Clad Vinyl windows, sometimes referred to as hybrid windows, offer the durability and performance of vinyl…
A question we hear a lot from homeowners is, “how can we lower our heating bill during the winter?” The colder the climate, the harder furnaces have to work to keep homes warm during the…
Fenestration Canada held its Annual General Meeting on June 1, 2017, in Halifax. Here, the association announced the newly elected 2017-2018 Board of Directors which JELD-WEN is pleased to announce includes our very own Lisa…
1. Turn it down Reducing your thermostat by a degree or two (C°) is an easy way to lower your energy bill. You can also turn the temperature down more significantly while at work, or…
At JELD-WEN we take pride in offering the most choices when it comes to window styles, features and custom options. Before renovating, or purchasing a new home, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the various window…
So you’ve decided its time to replace your windows or install a new entry door on your home. But where to begin? There are many window and door dealers and brands to choose from. Sometimes…
It’s a common misconception about vinyl windows, that they are only available in white. Though many of our customers do love the clean, modern look of white vinyl windows, we wouldn’t be called JELD-WEN if…
There are many exciting home styles, each with their own distinct architectural profile. This week, we focus on the Craftsman Bungalow. Which window options are a good fit for this popular home style? For a…