Posts by Carmichael

A broken window can quickly turn a normal day into a stressful one. Maybe a baseball hit the living room glass, a branch cracked a bedroom window during a windy afternoon, or your storefront glass was damaged before opening. Now you have sharp glass, outside air, dust, insects, and a security concern all at once.…

As window problems develop, the outside view may appear uneven or blurry. The trees may appear slightly bent, or the reflection of the house across the street may seem to ripple as you walk past. When your view is warped, it is easy to assume the glass is failing, melting, or becoming structurally unsafe. But…

Standard doors can make the entire room isolated from the outside world. While the traditional glass sliders can easily provide a view, they limit the connectivity with the backyard or the patio. If your current patio door is drafty, stuck, or simply feels too small, then you need to consider a proper sliding glass door…

A cracked or chipped window spoils the entire beauty of your room. Even if the crack is minor, you want to get it fixed quickly. And that’s important too because ignoring it for long only makes things worse. So, your first instinct will always be to get it repaired. It makes sense. It’s cost-effective, quick,…

You must have noticed that as you enter some rooms, they feel so small. It’s not always about the actual square footage. Sometimes it’s how the space is designed, how light moves through it, and how surfaces interact with each other. In homes, apartments, retail shops, or even office spaces, certain layouts can feel tighter…

Living in the United States can be a mixed experience: wonderful weather, exciting city life, and unwanted noise. Unwanted noise is plenty; from traffic on busy thoroughfares to the everyday hum of urban living. But it can get quite overwhelming if this noise disrupts your personal space and destroys your peace.  So, is there a…

A sudden storm not only ruins your plans, but it can also cause major damage to your home. When a strong wind or a tough hailstorm passes through, you normally check the roof, yard, vehicles, or other items kept outdoors. But one important thing that can be hugely affected by a storm is often ignored.…

When a window cracks or shatters, most homeowners ask two quick questions – “Can this be repaired?” and “How much is this going to cost me?” But before you figure this out, it’s important to know what type of glass you actually have!  In the world of stylish residential windows, safety glass is the main…

When was the last time you checked the seals on your windows or doors? Many homeowners and business owners overlook this simple step. Yet it plays a major role in indoor air quality.  Most people believe that poorly sealed windows and doors cause drafts. The fact is that they can also affect your health, comfort,…

Studies show that heat gain and heat loss through windows account for 25%-30% (Source) of residential heating and cooling energy use in the U.S. That’s why most homeowners now plan to upgrade their windows. If you’re also one of them, you might have come across a debate raging in the home improvement world: “Are double-pane…