Making Smart Windows Smarter
HOW WILL A SMART WINDOW GET SMARTER? What is thermochromic technology and how will it save your home power?
Air sealing and replacing windows and doors can save energy
HOW WILL A SMART WINDOW GET SMARTER? What is thermochromic technology and how will it save your home power?
Don Ames - HOW TO LIGHT YOUR WAY WITHOUT A LIGHT SWITCH. The light output is incredible. A Solar Tube provides effective, natural light, all day long.
33% SAVINGS ON ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS. Winter time window sale by Pella Windows. 0% financing for two years.
Don Ames, How to insulate windows and gain more than peace-of-mind. Here's how to get the most out of your windows and your efforts to have them well insulated.
HOW TO GET A BROKEN INSULATED GLASS UNIT REPAIRED QUICKLY. Broken glass in a window is a "fix-it-now" problem. Here is how to handle the insulated glass unit replacement project, safely.
The thermostat has been programmed to set back at night and during the day. The fan has been set to “ON”, so the furnace fan runs 24/7. Where's the energy savings in that?
HOW TO LOOK AT A WINDOW AND SEE ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Glass window replacement is a great retrofit for saving energy, now watch my screen cast and learn more. Don Ames
HOW MUCH INSULATION SHOULD A GARAGE DOOR HAVE?. Whether your garage is for cars or something else, how much should you spend on insulating the door? Don't miss the screen cast at the bottom of the article. Don Ames
HOW TRIPLE PANE WINDOWS MAY BE IN YOUR ENERGY SAVING FUTURE. When gearing up for that window replacement project, install triple pane windows, here's why. Don Ames
HOW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS ADD UP TO BIG SAVINGS. Windows represent a heating and cooling “black hole” for a house. With a true energy efficient set of windows for your home, it won’t take long to recoup the replacement costs.
HOW SOLAR GLASS IS A THERMOSTAT FOR THE SUN. It is a fascinating product, glazing that darkens at the flip of a switch, eliminating the need for blinds and maximizing natural light.
It's amazing to me how we keep chasing windows in the Building Performance industry as if they were an important energy component. They are not
HOW WINDOW BLINDS CAN BE THE PERFECT WINDOW DRESSING. These well-insulated blinds can help keep heat from entering through the rooms in the summer, leaving the house much cooler without the necessity of air conditioning.
HOW TO DECIDE WHEN TO REPLACE A WINDOW, 10 GREAT TIPS. Installing non-repairable windows leads to a "cycle of replacement" and is a symbol of a non-sustainable world.
HOW TO USE WINDOW FILM TO SAVE ENERGY. There are numerous window films available in the market. Designs have flourished and evolved and shades have been practical and logical.
HOW TO USE WINDOW COVERINGS TO SAVE BUNDLES OF ENERGY. With the weather this hot, it's hard to imagine that we would ever want to try to keep it in the building. It's time to plan for winter and our windows.
HOW TO KEEP WINDOWS FROM STRESSING YOUR A.C. AND YOUR POCKETBOOK. We use windows to give us views, fresh air, and passive solar heating in the winter, but are there good ways to modify them to prevent too much solar gain in the summer? Yes.
HOW FILM MAYBE YOUR BEST ANSWER TO INCREASNG WINDOW PERFORMANCE. Good example of a balance between efficiency and aesthetics is our Optically-Clear Spectrally-Selective Hilite 70, which provides a natural look without changing the windows view appearance.
HOW 10 EASY HOME WEATHERIZATION PROJECTS CAN SAVE YOU BIG BUCKS. These projects come under the heading of do-it-yourself and will qualify your home to be more energy efficient, safe, secure, and comfy.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR WNDOWS PERFORM BETTER WITHOUT REPLACING THEM. To improve performance of existing windows, consider storm windows, window films, and exterior roller shades before buying replacement windows.
HOW KANSAS IS SAVING ENERGY AND KEEPING PEOPLE WARM. Very simply, weatherization improves heating efficiency and fuel savings by ensuring your home holds in heat and air-conditioning.
HOW HOMEMADE INSULATED WINDOW COVERINGS CAN KEEP YOU COZY. Window insulation can be an inexpensive way to cut down on your winter fuel use, and keep your dwelling cozier and more comfortable. It can also be a fun and creative project.
HOW TO USE THE OPEN WINDOW TO FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME. Follow that instinct! Natural air flow not only leaves you refreshed, but also ventilates a room without using energy.
WHY IS THERE A VENT AT THE TOP OF MY VINYL WINDOW? I like the country homes I get to visit because of the variety of the land mines in the yard. Today is no exception, the horses are great, make good lawn mowers, but you do need to be careful where you step. Don Ames
HOW TO INSTALL NEW WINDOWS if you have a burgler alarm system on the windows.Here is a heads up for you folks that are getting ready to replace those old windows with new ones. Do you have a burgler alarm system in your house that has sensors in the windows?