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Main Options for Soundproofing:

• Try weather stripping first. 
• Utilize forgotten storm windows.
• DIY! Cut one of these to size: styrofoam insulation, carpet padding + cardboard, mattress topper + cardboard, vinyl or linoleum flooring, mass-loaded vinyl,
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When choosing new windows, it’s important to weigh pros and cons based on your climate. This guide is organized to help you choose the most energy efficient, durable window types for your home.

Keep these initial tips in mind:

• Avoid single-pane windows. The
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Now that mild fall temperatures have given way to bitter winter weather, you might be on the lookout for ways to keep your heating bills down. Your windows are some of the most effective places to check because air leaks could be wasting a significant amount of heating dollars. Plus, winter is...Continue Reading

During the colder months, you may start to notice fog on your windows at home. Here’s how to fix foggy windows and prevent the fog from returning.

Run the bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans when you shower and cook.

• Crack the windows open when it’s relatively warm and dry
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Windows are known holes of energy inefficiency in the home, accounting for 25-40% of heating and cooling costs depending on the window type and age of the home according the Department of Energy. Even homes with insulated glass units (double/triple pane windows) offer opportunities for...Continue Reading

Have you heard about the benefits of low-e glass? You may be disappointed that the only way to get low-e glass is to replace your windows. Fortunately,...Continue Reading

Temperature extremes can take a toll on windshield wipers, cracking and splitting the rubber blades. After surviving the summer heat, now’s the time to replace worn wiper blades to ensure maximum performance and safety – before the wet, icy and snowy weather of the winter season sets in....Continue Reading

See if this sounds familiar: You’re running late for work, but you think if you leave right now, you’ll still be on time. Then you spot your windshield. It’s covered in thick ice that will take at least 10 minutes to chip away. So much for making it to work on time.

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