Spring is in the air in Maryland; which means it is time for you to break out your to-do list that has been tucked away in a drawer all winter in hopes of crossing off a few things. When you look over your tattered and torn list, You'realize that it has grown exponentially, and you turn it this way and that hoping that some of those items will simply fall off. But, now that spring has arrived, you are renewed and rejuvenated and aim to tackle that list once again in hopes of eliminating it completely this time.

Our venting windows are ENERGY STAR qualified and are available with Low-E glass systems ? with five different Low-E and inert gas options to choose from for state-of-the-art energy efficiency. They come with the option of contoured internal grids for beauty or etched and V-grooved glass patterns for elegance and character. With 26 colors to choose from, these great vented window options will fit any home and any style.

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.

With the arrival of spring, along with it comes that dreaded task we unlovingly refer to as ?spring cleaning?. It's that one time a year when we dare converge on each and every corner, nook, and cranny to seek out each particle of dirt, dust, or grime and be rid of it. We even dare venture into those basements, attics, and storage closets that have hardly been touched since last year?s spring cleaning day to see what items we can dispense of that we just couldn?t live without 365 days ago. Once all of these are checked from the list, we pull out the big ladder from the back of the garage and begin the most dreaded task of all ? window cleaning! It has got to be the most time consuming and difficult job; especially if you still have those old-fashioned windows that can't be pulled down or out for easy cleaning access, but that?s not even the worst part. That honor is saved for that moment when you have finally finished scouring all of those panes outside and tuck away the ladder only to discover upon entering your home that you left thousands of streaks behind to obscure your view! Ugh!

One of the best ways that I know of to save yourself from the ?worst part? moment this year is to use newspapers. That?s right! Newspapers! Simply mix a solution of 50/50 water to white vinegar. Spray the mixture onto your windows and wipe with a dry cloth. Follow that by wiping the panes with a crumpled up newspaper. Believe it or not, your windows will be so streak free and crystal clear that you will need to install stop signs for the neighborhood birds.

Besides, we offer a no risk, no pressure, and free estimate simply by requesting one at the top of our windows webpage. What have you got to lose? Well, except those streak filled ?worst part? moments this spring and all the springs to follow!

It'sure is beautiful here in Ohio this time of year. The trees have all budded and those tender pale green leaves have begun to darken into the dark greens of summer. The flowers are all blooming, the birds and bees have returned, and you can almost hear the collective sigh of relief as citizens are finally able to breathe a bit of fresh air. It is awesome to be able to spend more and more time in the great outdoors as the temperatures begin to rise, but it does have its drawbacks. Yes, you heard me right ? drawbacks. I know what you are thinking. What could possibly be a drawback to spring? Right?

Well, one of the major drawbacks that we experience in spring is that we quickly forget all of the cold, ice, and hardship of the previous winter. I know what you are thinking again. ?Are you crazy? That?s not a drawback.? I get it, put the past behind? but the old saying, ?if you do not learn from history it is bound to be repeated? certainly applies here. It is easy to forget all of those cold drafts that blew through your old weather worn windows last winter when the sun is shining and the temperatures are quite comfortable ? and rising, but it certainly isn't wise. The wise thing to do would be to remember those high heating costs and frosty mornings and plan ways to avoid those hardships next winter. After all that old saying, ?If you fail to plan then you plan to fail? applies here.

Besides spring is the perfect time not only to think about replacing those worn out windows but to actually do it. After all, the weather is warm and beautiful, and having a window-sized opening in the side of your home for a short time would be far better now than in the dead of winter, wouldn?t it? Also, the hit your budget took in heating costs last winter has passed, and you can actually find an extra buck or two without those added extra winter bills. Yup, spring is defiantly the time to plan for and to install replacement windows.

There are three things sliding doors do best. Can you think of what those three things are? We?ll give you a quick second to think about it.

The first thing that probably came to mind was that sliding doors are going to bring a lot of light into your home. If You're replacing a solid door or adding sliding doors to a wall that has no door in it at all, You're going to see an immediate and drastic change in how much light you?ll have coming in. Sliding doors are great for adding light to interior spaces.

Sliding doors will also give you a better view of your yard or deck. If You're looking to create a view, the large glass panes on sliding doors will do the trick. You?ll be able to sit in the controlled environment of your interior living space and be able to enjoy the outside. Whether it is swirling puffs of snow above a beautiful white landscape or the bright colors of summer, you?ll get the view, without having to be exposed to the elements.

The last thing that sliding doors do best is often overlooked at first. Probably because it is less of a visual feature. But for homes that require this feature, it quickly becomes one of the most important reasons to buy sliding doors. Can guess what it is? You're probably way ahead of us.

Sliding doors are great at managing space. Unlike a swinging door, sliding doors don?t require room to open. That means you can have furniture, potted plants, or other decorative objects right near your doors. No worries. They?re not going to get in the way. When you have a tight space to work with, sliding doors are the perfect solution.