1. Replace Your Front Door This might seem like a fairly minor home improvement, but, replacing your front door has been shown time and time again to bring an amazing return. A new steel door averaged a 98% return. When looking at cost versus value, a new door is the top of the list. Why? Put yourself in the shoes of a potential buyer. You pull up to a house you are interested in. You see the landscape, the trees, the shrubs. All fixable. Then you walk up to the house. The front door is old
Home owners are investing in their homes once again, according to recent industry surveys that point to a strong rebound taking hold in home remodeling. Home owners also may be seeing higher gains from some of these remodeling projects at resale, according to the most recent Cost vs. Value Report, which reviews the top remodeling projects that offer the highest returns at resale. The Cost vs. Value Report is conducted each year by Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR(R) Magazine.
Anthony easily convinced me that I was dealing with a reliable and knowledgeable person. I wanted to replace our 70 year old leaded glass windows but keep the look. He educated me about my options and I felt that he knew exactly what I wanted and he would deliver it. He more than met my expectations with the fantastic quality and elegant final product. The pattern is perfectly duplicated to the original look. Last, the installation went beautifully - the wood trim on the interior wasn't damaged&
As you travel in and around the Toronto GTA in the last decade, have you noticed subdivisions that weren’t there a year prior? New residences in areas that you thought were previously zoned industrial or parkland. Have you noticed that sidewalks have shrunk; some new houses are only a few feet from the street.What about all the cranes in the air? You have noticed all the new condominiums’ being built. House lots where a single dwelling existed are being converted to multi town houses and
As the sun rays pass through glass what exactly happens? and how do we harness its power when we need it and keep it out when we don’t need it. It’s called low emissity glass or low e for short. If you have ever spoken to anyone about windows or have done any research, the term low E glass has come up.So what exactly is Low e glass? It is a coating applied to the glass that allows the sun’s rays to pass through; sunlight rays are short wavelengths and usually drawn as straight lines.
Noise pollution is defined as human-created noise harmful to our health and welfare. Transportation vehicles are the worst offenders. Airplanes, trains, trucks, buses and cars, all continuously produce excessive noise. There are also many secondary sources of City noise. Due to the rapid and massive growth of our cities, we are consistently being bombarded by noise and now we cannot escape it anymore.Noise intensity is measured in decibel units. The decibel scale is logarithmic; each 10-
There are various reasons that you might find yourself considering soundproofing, ether for your home or place of work. Commercial spaces and environments used by the general public often experience sound issues that, if not deal with, can be detrimental in ways you might not expect. By the same token, if you are experiencing noise problems at home as well then this can affect you in other ways, specifically leading to increased feelings of stress and tiredness.For example, an education
Great news if you are planning to buy new replacement windows and doors in the Toronto GTA or anywhere in Canada. You have an unbiased extremely valuable source of information to help you make an educated decision. Encore Windows and doors encourages you to review this site before, during and after contacting any window and door companies. This website contains over 500 pages of copy, drawings and graphs describing windows, doors and skylights and all the factors relating to choosing a
Windows add beauty to your house or building, but they are one of the least prioritized parts when it comes to cleaning and stain removal. Here are some practical tips that can help you to keep your windows clean:1. Eliminate streaks on glass.Window streaks are marks or lines that you often see in windows even after youve washed them. You can prevent streaks by using a squeegee with a soft and smooth rubber edge when washing your windows. When cleaning, you must leave a one-inch wide strip at
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With heating and cooling bills skyrocketing throughout the Toronto GTA, spring is a great time to upgrade your old and drafty windows and doors. At Encore Windows & Doors we carry the most complete line of windows and doors in the industry. Whether you need high-efficiency or noise reduction windows, Encore Windows has the best designs and
