Are Hurricane Impact Windows Worth the Cost?
When choosing windows to install or replace in your home, the choices can be overwhelming. It can be tempting to choose the standard, less expensive [...]
How to Prepare for a Hurricane in Florida
Although native and longtime Floridians tend to brush off hurricanes, these storms kill hundreds every year. A lack of preparation can mean the difference between [...]
How to Secure Your French Doors
French doors are a classic entryway that maximizes natural light and dress up an otherwise simple entryway. This classic style has been beloved for years, [...]
How To Choose A Hurricane Resistant Garage Door
Hurricane season is in full swing, and recent scares like Dorian have many homeowners double-checking whether they have hurricane-proof garage doors. Longtime residents and newcomers [...]
How Much Wind Can a Standard Window Withstand?
Most South Florida homeowners understand the importance of securing windows before an impending hurricane. Even though hurricane conditions are well known in advance, what about [...]
How to Secure a Garage Door for Hurricanes?
After Hurricane Andrew’s catastrophic impact in 1992, many coastal cities updated their building codes to be more stringent. One of the most important changes made [...]
What are the Benefits of Energy Efficient Windows?
Replacing windows is an eventual necessity for homeowners. The cost can vary widely - from $175 to $800 per window, on average - and it [...]
How to Secure Sliding Glass Door in a Hurricane?
High winds and heavy rain are a part of life year-round in South Florida. Hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, is [...]
12 Common Types of Windows
All windows let in light and most provide ventilation, but when selecting windows, homeowners have many different types of windows to select. Here are a few different types of windows and what makes them different.