Category Archives: Expert Advice

So many houses have one room that is too dark; it’s not inviting and everyone stays away from it. Maybe it doesn’t have many windows or the windows are too small for enough light to get in. Whatever the reason,...

The weather is already starting to heat up here in Florida and as the seasons steadily march toward summer it’s time to start thinking about all the money, and energy you might be wasting as your drafty windows let the...

The latest trend in home window technology has been around for a long time, but is recently surging in popularity due to its security benefits, environmental advantages, and aesthetic value. Window tints were once unsightly dark films that impacted a...

How To Stop Birds From Flying Into Your Windows We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a bright sunny day, maybe doing some chores or getting some work done, when you hear that loud thunk against your window. You quickly run...

If you live in the greater Pensacola and Mobile areas, you probably already know why impact windows are important. You are aware of how many hurricanes and tropical storms hit our area year in and year out. You also know...

French Windows have been around for over four hundred years as part of the French Neoclassical period in the 16th century, but they have been around for even longer in reality. The French took the idea from Roman antiquity during...

Maybe you’ve seen a patio enclosure on a neighbor’s house or have read about them online, but you still find yourself asking, “What is a patio enclosure, and why are they popular?” It may look as if it’s an extension...

Why Are Hurricane Shutters Important? Trying to understand why hurricane shutters are important? The average wind speed for a tropical storm here along the coast is 73mph. Wind speeds are even higher for a hurricane, starting at 75mph for just...

Which Is Better? Single-Hung Windows Or Double-Hung Windows Replacing the windows in a home is one of the biggest ways that homeowners can save money, and even see a substantial return on their investment over time. The two most commonly...

How To Prepare Your Home For Hurricane Season Hurricanes and tropical storms are a given here on the Gulf Coast. Hurricane season starts in the heat of summer in June and lasts until the end of fall in November. During...