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Choosing the Right Colour Window Frames

There are now more options than ever when it comes to windows and in particular, window colour. The colour of your …

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What U-Value Should Windows Have?

When you’re shopping for a new set of windows, there’s one metric that you’re almost certain to encounter, and that’s the …

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How to Winter-Proof Your Windows

If, like most of us, you want to reduce your heating bills, you’ll need to pay close attention to your windows …

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Pros and Cons of Bay Windows

The term ‘bay window’ has come to refer to any window construction that protrudes from the side of the surrounding building.  …

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Replacing Windows in a Conservation Area

Double glazing is pretty much a modern essential, and few of us that live in a house which has it could …

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What’s the Difference Between Bay, Bow and Garden Windows?

Bay windows, bow windows and garden windows, technically speaking, aren’t windows at all, but arrangements of several windows which together form …

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20 Ways You’re Wasting Energy

Homes today are more energy-efficient than they’ve ever been. They’re also filled with more energy-draining items than ever before. You might …

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How Much Do Curtains Help with Heat Retention?

If you’re looking to save money on your energy bills, then you should view your windows as a priority.  A significant …

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Why Do Birds Fly into Windows (and how can you stop it?)

Many modern conveniences that benefit us are harmful to the animal kingdom, who can’t understand that roads are hazardous or anti-freeze …

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The Benefits of Window Shutters

Window shutters are an often-overlooked form of window furnishing. Most people turn to curtains or blinds to dress their windows, but …