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Windows & Doors

Air sealing and replacing windows and doors can save energy

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Making Smart Windows Smarter

HOW WILL A SMART WINDOW GET SMARTER? What is thermochromic technology and how will it save your home power?

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Solar Tube Never Needs a Light Switch

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.

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Winter Window Replacement Saves on Installation Costs

33% SAVINGS ON ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS. Winter time window sale by Pella Windows. 0% financing for two years.

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How to Insulate Windows

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.

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Insulated Glass Units

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.

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Today’s Power Trip – Energy Savings on the Hill

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?

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Glass Window Replacement

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

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Garage Door Insulation

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

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Windows: The Triple Pane Dilemma

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

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Is it Time for Energy Efficient Windows?

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.

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Solar Glass: A Thermostat For The Sun

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.

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Only Dummies Replace Windows

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

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Go Green With Conservatory Blinds

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.

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Window Replacement Gold

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.

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Energy Efficient Window Film Products

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.

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Window Insulation

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.

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Window Solar Shades

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.

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Solar Window Film

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.

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Easy Home Weatherization Projects

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.

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Improve the Energy Efficiency of Old Windows

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.

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Kansas Weatherization Energy Program

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.

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Insulating Windows

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.

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Window Ventilation

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.

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Types of Window

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

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Install New Windows

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?