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We hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Have you ever been approached by someone pulling up in a non-descript work truck or van offering to assist you with seas…

Check out these tips on preparing your home for a storm

Switching to energy-efficient windows may seem like a big investment, but it's one that can add value to your home and provide you with a return each month

Autumn is a time of great beauty with its dramatic color changes, but it's also a time for performing some routine home maintenance tasks...

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays, filled with family, good food and TONS of football. But hopefully during this much needed vacation, we can all take a moment to recognize and give thanks for all that we have.

This Friday will mark the 28th annual San Francisco SPCA (Society for the Protection and Cruelty to Animals) Holiday Windows Event at Macy’s.

The great weather that summer brings makes it one of the most popular times of the year to taking care of home improvement projects. Unfortunately, we see a significant rise in scams as well. So-called “contractors” will accept payments for work that never gets completed or, in some cases, never gets started at all. In order to protect you and your family from getting duped, the National Association of The Remodeling Industry drafted some guidelines to follow to insure the contractor you choose is reputable.

The great weather that summer brings makes it one of the most popular times of the year to taking care of home improvement projects. Unfortunately, we see a significant rise in scams as well. So-called “contractors” will accept payments for work that never gets completed or, in some cases, never gets started at all. In order to protect you and your family from getting duped, the National Association of The Remodeling Industry drafted some guidelines to follow to insure the contractor you choose is reputable.

According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, over five thousand children will be treated for injuries sustained by falls from windows. Taking the following steps can prevent these injuries:

Winter is a few months away, but we feel that it’s never too early to start preparing your windows to better insulate your home from the lower temperatures. Ignoring seemingly small issues with your windows could cost you hundreds of dollars once the utility bills show up in your mailbox. To help you out, we have prepared a list of everything you need to check to make sure your windows are ready.

If you're thinking about purchasing new windows, you'll be happy to know that you have a wide variety to choose from for your home. Investing in new windows can add value to your house, but these features can also save you substantially on your energy bills. The following windows are among the most popular selections among homeowners. Consider if one of these styles is right for your home. Most homeowners take particular care when choosing a glaze so that it suits their particular climate.

Scientists at Michigan State University have achieved a marvelous breakthrough in solar panel technology, a panel that can be applied over a window to generate solar power. The most exciting feature of the new panel is that it will be totally transparent. Thus far, other luminescent plastic-like materials used for this purpose have not been transparent. This breakthrough could allow entire buildings to produce enough power to run on. With all the recent improvements in window technology, this new solar-converting technology is a welcome addition to everyone concerned about energy efficiency.

Scientists at Michigan State University have achieved a marvelous breakthrough in solar panel technology, a panel that can be applied over a window to generate solar power. The most exciting feature o...

Scientists at Michigan State University have achieved a marvelous breakthrough in solar panel technology, a panel that can be applied over a window to generate solar power. The most exciting feature of the new panel is that it will be totally transparent. Thus far, other luminescent plastic-like materials used for this purpose have not been transparent. This breakthrough could allow entire buildings to produce enough power to run on. With all the recent improvements in window technology, this new solar-converting technology is a welcome addition to everyone concerned about energy efficiency.

Scientists at Michigan State University have achieved a marvelous breakthrough in solar panel technology, a panel that can be applied over a window to generate solar power. The most exciting feature of the new panel is that it will be totally transparent. Thus far, other luminescent plastic-like materials used for this purpose have not been transparent. This breakthrough could allow entire buildings to produce enough power to run on.

Scientists at Michigan State University have achieved a marvelous breakthrough in solar panel technology, a panel that can be applied over a window to generate solar power. The most exciting feature of the new panel is that it will be totally transparent. Thus far, other luminescent plastic-like materials used for this purpose have not been transparent. This breakthrough could allow entire buildings to produce enough power to run on.