http://homesealed.com/blog Remodeling Tips and News For Wisconsin Homeowners Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:39:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you heard the ads touting " 40, 49, or even 50% energy-savings guaranteed"? I have, and I am often asked about this by potential customers. I have a very simple answer: BS!... "Well", they say, "but it is guaranteed!" Sure there may technically be a guarantee, but read ... http://homesealed.com/blog/2010/06/07/energy-savings-guarantee/ Is your home built prior to 1978? If so, there are some big changes in the EPA lead regulations occurring on April 22, 2010. These changes will lead to increased costs for most exterior remodeling projects including replacement windows, siding, and trim work. Contact us for more details on these ... http://homesealed.com/blog/2010/03/01/epa-lead-regulation/ The project gallery is now up at www.HomeSealed.com. You'll see just a snippet of some of the projects that we've recently completed including replacement windows, vinyl siding, decks, and doors, and roofing. check it out here: Remodeling Gallery http://homesealed.com/blog/2010/01/29/project-gallery/ "What is the deal with window condensation?" This is a question that I hear pretty frequently especially in the colder months. Unfortunately, I even hear it sometimes after a client has already gotten replacement windows. Basically, window condensation occurs when warm, moist air on the inside of your home cools ... http://homesealed.com/blog/2010/01/25/window-condensation/ Now that we are in the middle of winter, it becomes a bit easier to tell where you home's heat retention shortcomings reside. Maybe your walls are cold, your basement is freezing, or you can feel (or even see) a cold draft coming in around your doors and windows. Obviously ... http://homesealed.com/blog/2010/01/13/energy-saving-tips/ I am frequently asked by potential clients if it is "worth it" to replace their windows, and when is the "right time". It sounds like a simple question, but the truth is, it really depends on what you value, the condition of your home, and your budget. Timing-wise, I don't ... http://homesealed.com/blog/2009/12/15/time-replace-windows/ When shopping for replacement windows today, there are a lot of different options in terms of materials and grades. The biggest problem with this is that everybody says that what ever they are selling is the best and everything else is junk. I've already talked a little bit about cutting ... http://homesealed.com/blog/2009/12/08/window-materials-options/ The most common advice I hear people give about choosing a window contractor (or purchasing anything for that matter) is "Just don't pick the lowest bid or the highest bid". The truth is, if you follow that advice strictly you might just miss out on the best value. I've ... http://homesealed.com/blog/2009/11/25/choose-window-contractor/ Often I'm asked "What is a good replacement window?" Now many greasy salesman types would be salivating at the chance to tell you why their window is the BEST and nobody else comes close. Well, I'll let you in on an industry secret: Most of the "technical" features that salesperson ... http://homesealed.com/blog/2009/04/23/straight-talk-replacement-windows/ Fill out my Wufoo form! http://homesealed.com/blog/2009/02/09/professional/