A home needs to have adequate ventilation. Otherwise, moisture can get trapped inside, creating a damp environment that’s the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew. 

Part 1: Why It’s Good for Your Home Daylighting has a positive to human health and overall performance. In fact, it offers multiple benefits vital to everyday living. If you find your home lacking natural lighting or ventilation, you might want to be aware of what you’re missing.

Study after study has shown how important it is to have a comfortable bedroom and the right sleep environment to get a decent night of sleep.  Having interruptions of your sleep pattern at night, for any reason,  can result in feeling tired and irritable; even with thinking you slept for 8 hours. Interestingly, the best […]

It’s always nice to escape into a cool house in the summer.  The cooler environment makes it easier to sleep, relax and enjoy a hot, summer afternoon in comfort.  Getting your home cool and keeping it cool is something that requires work, but is well worth the effort. Cool House Tip #1:  Keep the Windows […]

ProVia today announced it has been named a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for its innovations in energy-efficient door manufacturing. This U.S. environmental Protection Agency (EPA) award recognizes the company for its contributions in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and educating consumers about energy efficiency. Award winners are selected from the nearly 20,000 organizations that […]

Do you have a patio that you gaze out at longingly all winter, just waiting for the day that it’s finally warm enough to finally sit out and enjoy it? When that warm weather comes do you find yourself never out there because it’s too hot, there are too many bugs, or you just have […]

We have already talked about some of the many uses for old windows, but there are so many more. Being able to reuse your old windows after you have put in replacement windows saves you money; and also helps the environment because you aren’t throwing the old windows away. Old Windows into Mirrors Instead of […]

Windows provide picturesque outdoor views and contribute to a healthy environment by promoting good indoor air quality and reducing humidity levels. Your HVAC and air purifiers can only do so much to improve your indoor air. But with the right windows in your home, you can boost ventilation and air quality in these ways. 

Living in an urban environment has its advantages, including close proximity to retail stores and restaurants. It also has its drawbacks, however, particularly when it comes to noise. From loud traffic to noisy neighbors, it can be hard to keep everything peaceful while indoors. As it turns out, investing in replacement windows is seen as […]