In order to spruce up the look of your Philadelphia home or increase its energy efficiency, our pros think that it might be time for you to start thinking French-French doors that is! French doors can be installed as a new exterior door to increase the energy efficiency of your home. Older exterior doors allow cold air to escape in the summer, warm air to escape during the winter, and money to escape from your wallet all year long. However, French doors aren?t a one tick pony; they can also be installed in the interior of your home for an added flare of style and function!

French doors are often described as functionally beautiful. They are constructed out of panels of glass, and whether you want two panels or twenty panels it can be done. The best part about French doors is that they aren?t just something pretty to look at; they are highly functional as well!

Benefits of French doors:

• They can increase the amount of natural light that is allowed into your home.

• French doors can provide a large access point into your home which can be helpful when moving large items into and out of your house.

• French doors can be used to link two rooms together.

• They can give a room a sense of expansion; a smaller room can appear larger with the installation of French doors.

• French doors allow two rooms to be open to each other or closed off depending on your needs that day. This can also help to save on heating and cooling costs.

• Exterior French doors are very secure and offer solid protection against intruders.

Give us a call or visit our Philadelphia showroom to discuss the details of adding French doors to your home today!

How much is a penny worth? There was a time when a penny stretched a whole lot further. In the early 1900s, you could get a few eggs for a single penny, or buy some produce at the market. In the 40s, you could get a bag of popcorn or lemon flavored shaved ice. Even in the 70s, a penny still had some worth. Stores had shelves dedicated to penny candy that could be purchased individually or selected and put into a brown paper bag. How sweet is that?

Today, a penny isn't worth a whole lot by itself. It has even become a hassle to put them in a jar, wrap them, and bring them to the bank. Fortunately, more and more stores are installing a machine that will take your coins and give you something in return. If you have kids, this is a great way to give them some meaningful work to earn a few dollars.

In light of how much a penny is worth in today?s economy, it may not excite you to know that you can save pennies on your heat bill by replacing your windows with energy efficient windows, but consider these three points.

• Pennies still add up. While we can't tell you how much you?ll save on heating your home in the winter and cooling it in the summer, we can'tell you that it adds up. For some of our customers, it made a big difference. In fact, one of the things we hear quite often is how our customers feel a positive difference in rooms that were too cold or too hot, even before the installers leave.

• You don?t have to wrap those pennies. If you save hundreds of dollars in pennies this year because you swapped out your old, drafty windows, that is money in the bank. You don?t have to do anything, except enjoy the savings.

• Pennies don?t always stay pennies. Right now we are enjoying a break from high oil prices. But as you know, they can go back up at any time. That means those pennies You're losing when you heat your house, could turn into nickels or dimes.

Are you thinking about getting window replacements for your home? If you are, spring is the perfect time to get that project done. let's go through the pros and cons and see if a spring installation is right for you.

It's Spring!

The number one reason to get windows done in spring is the weather. If you have windows that don?t open, how are you going to let in all that fresh spring air? If you have windows that are broken or dimmed by years of moisture damage, how are you going to watch your yard come to life?

Temperatures

The larger the window project, the more You're going to notice the benefits of having your window replacement done in the spring. When unconditioned air comes into your home, it can make things uncomfortable. While we work hard to prevent any discomfort during the installation process no matter what season it is, it is a lot easier when it isn't too cold or too hot.

Moisture

Why not get windows in fall? The temperatures of fall are the same as spring. But it tends to be rainier in fall, and that can make your installation take longer. Spring is best because the days are often drier for longer stretches. You can get an installation done any time of the year, but spring is just more ideal.

Longer Days

Spring and summer days are longer, and that can help make your replacement project shorter. The longer our specialists can work in a single day, the less they have to prep and break things down.

There Is a Downside to Spring Window Replacement

Since spring is the best time to get a window replacement, it is the season when most people get their windows replaced. Makes sense, right? That means we?re really busy in spring, and there can be a wait time to get your windows installed. So the earlier you schedule your window replacement project, the better.

You can get your windows replaced any time of the year, and our certified window installers will make sure it is as smooth a process as possible, but there is no doubt that spring has some advantages. If you want the fastest installation with little or no climate change within your home, spring is the perfect time to get it done. And when you get your windows done in spring, you get to enjoy all the benefits those windows will give you through summer. Schedule your free in-house estimate and start your spring project today!

The rectangle is a great shape. It is simple, elegant, and popular; and its popularity also makes it less expensive. If You're looking to get replacement windows for your home, the rectangle might be the perfect choice, especially since You're probably going to be looking to fill the rectangular holes your old windows used to occupy, but what if you want something different? What if you want to add an arc of windows above those old rectangles to give the front of your home character? What if you want a window with the point at the top? Or, how about a porthole window? What if the spot where You're looking to add a window would look much more interesting with a triangle? What then? Don?t worry. We have the answer.

You would be amazed at what custom window shapes can do to bring your home to life. A line of tall, thin windows rounded at the top not only brings more light into your living spaces, but they also create an exciting architectural flair that may brighten your day as well. Triangular windows can fill the space all the way up to your roofline and make an interior room feel open and full of life. An octagon may be just the thing to add charm on the outside and a little more light on the inside. Whatever room You're looking to accent, custom shaped windows will add the perfect touch of flair and character.

The things we cherish the most deserve the best protection. Our health should be at the foremost of our mind with proper care of our bodies and adequate insurance. We nurture and care for our children, protecting them from as much as possible while preparing them to successfully care for themselves. But other than our children and our health, our forever home is probably the largest financial investment and most important possession we have.

Your home may be an old house handed down from your ancestors, or it could be your first purchased home?a fixer upper. Perhaps it has just become weathered with age and environmental conditions and in need of a facelift. Regardless of the type of home you own, protecting and preserving it is of vital importance.