Everyone would be happy if they could cut their heating and air conditioning bills in half just by installing replacement windows, right? Of course, they would. While, the whole team at Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey & New York Metro is proud of our line of home improvement products – replacement windows, patio doors […]

A well-informed renovation plan in New Jersey or New York includes everything from upgrading switch plate covers to designing high-performance, energy-efficient replacement windows and everything in between. If you’re working on a moderately tight budget, you may be considering staging your rehab to spread out the costs over time. Proper planning allows you to gradually […]

As the summer comes to a close, it’s time to think about preparing your home for winter. At this time of year, many savvy homeowners choose to weatherize their windows in preparation for the upcoming cold weather. Weatherizing your windows can save you money on your heating bills while making your home more comfortable when […]

Fall on Long Island is a beautiful season to watch the scenery change outside our windows. Many of us wait every year for the annual migration of the Monarch butterflies as they pass through on the way to Mexico. The hot, humid weather gives way to cooler nights and moderate daytime temperatures perfect for a […]

If you stopped by the Renewal by Andersen of Long Island blog today, you are probably looking for honest information about replacement windows and patio doors. There are dozens of articles on the internet today about boosting energy-efficiency in your home with modern windows – some are very good and some are not so great. […]

Historians haven’t established the exact date ‘hung’ (single hung, double hung) windows first appeared in homes, but this quintessential window style has been around at least 400 years. Simple. Elegant. Beautiful. Functional. Efficient. The list of adjectives to describe this window style seems endless. Replicating the traditional design with energy-efficient glass types and modern framing […]

Modern, high-performance sliding patio doors and French doors provide a tighter seal against the elements while allowing you to save money on energy bills every month. But what exactly makes patio doors energy-efficient? Here are the factors to understand:

You shouldn’t have to decide between comfort and low energy bills. Having energy-efficient windows can lower the demand for indoor heating and lessen your home’s environmental impact.

Many homeowners are making the switch to greener window options. If you’re one who’s interested in energy-efficient windows, then you might have asked what makes them such in the first place. Here are some of the features that make them greener than the ordinary windows.