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Purchasing new replacement windows should be considered more than a short-term investment in the appearance of your home, but as a long-term investment in the overall quality and functionality of your home. To this end it is important to do your research and make sure you choose windows that you can live with for years. This is why you will want to avoid the following mistakes. #1: Only looking at the immediate cost

When you are investing a great deal of money into a new car, you are going to want to make sure that you take great care of the vehicle. Some aspects of car maintenance are no brainers, such as the oil, the transmission fluid, and brakes. However, there are other things that you can do for your car that will serve a great purpose as well. Something that many people overlook when it comes to their car is how important window tinting can be for the overall life of the car and how much more enjoyable driving your car can be with window tinting.

Whether you're doing a major bathroom remodel, or you have just moved into a new house and are looking to do a bit of customizing, you'll be faced with some major design choices. One of these is the shower door that will feature in your bathroom; what you ultimately decide on can make or break the space. So take a look below at some options you'll have as a homeowner, and how to locate one that might suit your bathroom best.

Doors, just like any other design element in your home, can look outdated and old after some years. Even if your door frames are in great shape and don't have any damage, you might want to consider updating them for stylistic reasons. Not only is it a great way to make your home look more modern, but it is a simple remodel that you can do on your own with a few basic tools.

Wood-framed windows on your home can last for many years, as long as you maintain them properly and regularly. When wood rot begins to affect your window's frame and trim, it is important to remove the rot to prevent its spreading. Here are instructions to help you locate and remove wood rot and how to repair the window frame yourself.  Locate Wood Rot Wood rot can begin to affect your wood window frames any time moisture gets inside the wood.

If you want to cut down on your heating and cooling costs, then there are a few different upgrades you can make to your home to help with energy efficiency. Replacing your windows is one of these things. There are a wide variety of energy efficiency windows that you can choose from, and some are created with a gas between the two window panes. However, you may not quite understand how the windows work and you might believe some myths about them.

If you notice condensation inside the glass panels of your wooden sliding door, and you can't find leaking water anywhere, place a water-tight seal between the glass and wooden frame. Old age, temperature changes and even weather can weaken the seals between the insulated glass and frame. Broken or deteriorated seals can allow moisture or condensation to form between the glass and inside the wood, which can rot over time. In some cases, condensation can fog up the glass completely, which keeps the glass from insulating your home properly.

Decorative stained glass has been around for centuries. One of the earliest examples of stained glass was unearthed at St. Paul's Monastery in Jarrow, England and dates back to686 AD. Stained glass windows became popular in homes in the19th and 20th centuries. You can make a faux-stained glass window to decorate your own home's windows today, following these instructions. Select a Window Glass Panel To make your own stained glass window panel, you will need a section of glass cut to fit the size of your window.