Keeping your windows clean and sparkling is a chore.  Here are some fast window cleaning tip methods that will help keep your windows sparkling and streak free. Organize – gather all cleaning materials and equipment Clean window sill and window frames first; if mildew is evident use a mixture of bleach, laundry detergent and water; rinse with clear water once cleaned. Wipe down window glass with damp/wet to ...

In earlier years, energy was a cheap commodity.  Homes were built with very little regard to energy efficiency.  However, as we all know, today’s world is totally different.  If you are buying an older home and plan to do extensive renovation, there are numerous items to research and consider for achieving energy efficiency.  Listed are only a few to be aware of: Foundation:  check for insulation and proper ...

Whether you are an architect, builder, contractor, building owner or home-owner, you might want to consider installation of maintenance free, self-cleaning glass in your building plans.  Self-cleaning and low-E glass is energy efficient, saves time, reduces the cost of building maintenance and can be either ultra-modern or contemporary in design. This glass is coated with titanium dioxide that is activated ...

High Performance Windows Energy efficiency is top of mind for consumers due to high fuel prices and overall financial concerns, as well as the tax benefits available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. And today’s knowledgeable (and in some cases, aging) consumers expect customized products that match their shrinking remodeling budgets, specific lifestyles and personal preferences. I ...