home-improvement-ideas.com - Latest Articles http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com /feed/rss/ Selecting Replacement Windows Using Consumer Reports Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT When shopping for replacement windows, you may notice that many Web sites include consumer ratings of products offered. Although these consumer reports and ratings are not verified, this information can help with narrowing your choice of replacement windows. When reviewing consumer reports evaluating windows and window contractors, it's important to keep a few things in mind:

Each person will have his or her own point of view: When reading consumer reviews, remember that each review is written with different criteria in mind. One person may be thrilled with their new windows because they don't leak like their old windows…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/windows/selecting-windows-consumer.htm New Patio Door Enhances Home Appearance and Energy Efficiency Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT Replacing windows and doors is an important home improvement project that can update your home's appearance while regulating your indoor climate. Additional benefits of window replacement projects may include:

adding value to your home improving energy efficiency reducing damage caused by sunlight magnified by clear glass reduce noise flow from within and outside of your home

Why Do I Need a New Patio Door?

When planning your window replacement project, don't forget your patio door. It is often over-used and under-appreciated as a contributing factor in the enjoyment of your home. A new patio door can increase your home's…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/doors/patio-door-enhances-home.htm Glass Doors Enhance Lighting and Decor Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT Installing new windows is a great way to add value to your home while improving energy efficiency. Including glass doors as part of your project can help brighten your home's interior and add outdoor vistas. Glass doors come in styles including French doors, sliders, and traditional doors. Home entry suites incorporate additional features including side windows or fanlights for providing maximum lighting and architectural interest. Glass doors are available with a choice of glass textures; you can get the lighting you need and maintain privacy with glass doors made with textured glass, or constructed with window blinds between glass layers.…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/doors/glass-doors-enhance-lighting.htm Interior Aluminum Doors Complement Contemporary Decor Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT Interior aluminum doors may not come to mind when shopping for doors for your home, but they can provide functionality with contemporary or industrial styling.

Interior Aluminum Doors: More Than Worth Their Weight

Aluminum doors offer benefits including:

Light weight, but strong. Aluminum weighs 35 to 80 percent less than comparable steel products, and provides similar strength. Fire code specifications. Interior aluminum doors are fabricated to meet residential and industrial fire code requirements. Stylistic continuity. For homes with aluminum windows or aluminum framed glass partitions, aluminum doors provide visual continuity. Available in various styles, and as components of modular…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/doors/interior-aluminum-doors-decor.htm Replacement Home Windows: Ten Things You Should Know Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT Windows are a big decision whether you're planning your dream home, remodeling with replacement home windows, or simply tired of desert summers or north country winters. Investing in the best windows can take up to twenty years to pay off with utility savings, but resale value, freedom from maintenance and leaky construction, and reduced home temperature swings begin immediately.

Investing in the Best Windows

Annual utility savings compared to single pane glass with leaking frames can be 10 to 25 percent. Government tax credits for Energy Star-rated windows are available through 2010. If you won't start building until 2011,…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/windows/ten-things-replacement-windows.htm Residential Windows: Important Considerations for Four Specific Rooms Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT Form follows function for each room's windows. Among decisions for building, residential windows are a vital topic.

Questions About Residential Windows

What window types are best for the whole house--vinyl, aluminum, wood clad, fiberglass? What are ENERGY STAR windows tax credits? Should your contractor hire AWDI (American Door and Window Institute) certified installers?

These questions relate to new construction windows for all rooms. There are also considerations for individual rooms. Here are ideas for four special situations.

1. Kitchens

Kitchens accumulate heat, humidity and grease from cooking.

If kitchen windows face east or west, they gain additional heat from…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/windows/residential-windows-considerations.htm Bathroom Remodeling Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST Do you wish you could have a bathroom as beautiful as your friends but aren't sure what you can afford? Do you know you need to remodel your bathroom but aren't sure where to start? Bathroom Remodeling is a great DIY project for the right person. If you're the right person, you'll love this article as I'm going to give you the steps you need to plan your bathroom remodeling.

You don't have to spend a lot of money on bathroom remodeling to have it look great when you're done. You just need to have a…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/bathrooms/bathroom-remodeling.htm Bathroom Remodeling Budget Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST The bathroom is usually the smallest room in our home, but is often the room we remodel or redecorate the most or want to remodel the most. Unfortunately, many of our plans aren't completed because of finances. You'll be happy to learn there are many ways you can fulfill your dream of bathroom remodeling while on a budget. Here are some tips on how you can remodel your bathroom into a place of style, beauty and functionality without breaking the bank or your budget.

Painting the walls a different color will make a remarkable change to your…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/bathrooms/bathroom-remodeling-budget.htm Bathroom Lighting Types Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST Whether you're renovating your bathroom, building a new home or just looking to add some additional bathroom lighting, some considerations need to be made when choosing appropriate bathroom lighting types.

Know Your Needs & What You Want

What are you looking for in bathroom lighting? Are you just looking for ways to add additional lighting in the room? Are you looking for better lighting for applying your makeup, shaving and grooming in general? Do you want a bathroom fan/light fixture combination?

Vanity lighting serves a dual purpose in that…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/bathrooms/bathroom-lighting-types.htm Bathroom Lighting Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST Gone are the days when our bathrooms have only one light fixture on the ceiling in the middle of the room. With so many different lighting fixtures available, many homeowners are wondering just how important bathroom lighting is in a room where we seem to spend so much time. Believe it or not, bathroom lighting is very important for not only the light it provides but also for the mood and atmosphere it adds to the room.

Vanity Lighting

One of the most common types of bathroom lighting is vanity lighting. Vanity lighting comes in different styles, with the most…]]> http://www.home-improvement-ideas.com/bathrooms/bathroom-lighting.htm