Home Renovation – Choose Windows Wisely
When adding onto an existing home or building a new home, your choice of windows can make a huge difference in the look, value and efficiency of your project. Windows and doors are a big investment. So it is important to choose wisely from the planning stages forward. There are so many things to consider when…
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Cooling Your Home – Windows Open Or Closed?
Summer is coming and the air will be getting warmer. How to stay cool is always a question. Throw open those windows, say some. Clamp them shut and crank the AC say others. Well, while the debate rages on, we’ll share some truths about warm and cool air. Fans We all love fans. Hand fans…
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Replacement Window 101 – The Basics
It’s that time of year again! If you are considering replacing one or all of the windows in your home, start here with the basics. Think of this as your guide to the whole window replacement process, courtesy of American Made Windows of Ocean Springs. Start With An Assessment Of Your Current Windows Often, we…
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Replacement Windows – The Inside Scoop
There are many brands of replacement windows available today, many whose names you would instantly recognize (thanks to their massive marketing budgets). But we’d like to give you a little inside information about the replacement window business. Higher Price Doesn’t Necessarily Mean a Better Window The National Fenestration Rating Council rates the efficiency of all…
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The Best Reasons To Buy Replacement Windows
Key Benefits of New or Replacement Windows When most people think of reasons to replace their windows, they think mainly of curb appeal like they do with landscaping, but new window installation offers a chance to upgrade your home not only in style and resale value but actual cost savings. Almost 40 percent of central…
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Replacing Your Windows In The Wintertime
A lot of homeowners have reservations about undertaking a replacement window project in the winter months. It’s understandable. It’s cold and dark and major holidays fall right in the middle of winter. Most people would rather think about anything else than getting their windows replaced. In actuality, replacing your windows in the winter not only…
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Top Ten Signs It Is Time To Replace Your Windows
Buying replacement windows is not an everyday occurrence for most people. In many cases, until something goes wrong, you may not have given much thought to your windows. Many homeowners don’t fully realize what new windows can do to help make a home feel brighter, cleaner and even more beautifully designed. Time for a Change?…
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How Are Replacement Windows Installed?
Are you thinking about replacing your windows? Our job at American Made Windows is not simply to supply you with America’s best made windows; we are also here to help you understand what to expect during your installation. We want you to be delighted from the moment you contact us, until long after the installation.…
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What Is R-Value And Why It Matters
Over the last decade or so, homeowners have become much more concerned with the efficiency of their homes—as they should! With rising heating and cooling costs, having inefficient windows, doors or siding can lead to higher monthly energy bills and reduced home value. While there are many ways to improve the overall thermal efficiency of…
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Double or Single Hung Windows – Your Choice
At American Made Windows, we are often asked to explain the difference between single and double hung windows. Both have advantages, but we’ll let you decide which is best for your particular need or application. Single-Hung Windows In a single-hung window, the bottom sash or half of the window moves up and down…
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