How to Cash In on the Replacement Window Tax Credit

by Benjamin Hardy | Aug 25, 2009 | HowTo, Residential, Windows

If you are looking to save some money on a home improvement project this year, consider starting with those old windows. A new federal tax credit can put 30% of what you spend on new energy-efficient windows back into your pocket. And the savings won’t stop...

Interactive Shutter Tool

by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) | Sep 13, 2005 | HowTo, Shutters, Windows

Protecting windows and doors is an important part of any plan to prevent or reduce wind damage. While many window and door protection product options exist, getting started can be confusing and cost comparisons can be time-consuming. The window and door tool offers...

Home Skylights

by ryw | Jun 16, 2004 | HowTo, Skylights, Windows

Designs Skylights are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some open for ventilation, others are fixed. Larger skylights that can be used as doors are sometimes called "roof windows." Roof windows are always located within a few feet of the floor. The...

Understanding Low-e Window Coatings

by ryw | Jan 1, 2001 | HowTo, Residential, Windows

Low-e coatings, which are microscopically thin layers of metallic oxide that’s bonded to the surface of a window’s glass, are so thin you can see right through them yet they prevent heat and ultra-violet (UV) rays from passing through glass. The result? A...

Window Properties and Design

by ryw | Jan 1, 2001 | HowTo, Residential, Windows

Windows can make or break a building project. Choose wisely and your home will be comfortable, attractive, and easy to maintain. Buy the wrong ones and you can spend more than you need to up front or in higher utility bills for years to come.       The...

Windows: Understanding the Label

by ryw | Jan 1, 2001 | HowTo, Residential, Windows

Just because windows look the same doesn’t mean they’ll give you the same performance. Some windows are much more energy efficient than others, which will decrease heating and cooling costs while increasing the comfort of your home. If you live in a cold...