Choosing a window style at home is not simple at all. The process requires plenty of time, and there are plenty of factors that need to be considered. Your windows are your home’s gates to the outer world. They reflect … Continued
Basic knowledge about Door and Window dimensions are essential in building every home. It can be problematic if you go to buy a door and the seller is telling you things that you just don’t understand. That’s why it’s important … Continued
Doors are growing ever larger, as surface detailing yields to a simpler aesthetic. In 2019, builders will need doors that go big and tall, and light on the paneling and moulding. Patio doors remain in the spotlight and are tracking … Continued
According to a recent Freedonia study, U.S. demand for windows and doors is forecast to grow 4.8% annually to $34.3 billion in 2021. The residential market is expected to offer the best growth opportunities for the country’s window and door … Continued
Choose muntins, glazing, sidelites, and decorative patterns to match the style of your home when buying a new front door. Upgrading the front door is consistently listed among the top home-improvement projects for the greatest return on investment. In addition … Continued
If there is one thing that can immediately let down a new self-build it is the look of the windows. Ask any self-builder what they would have done differently from the design point of view six months after they have … Continued
Most American builders install windows flat on the exterior sheathing (“outies”), although in some exterior-insulation retrofits, replacement windows are installed closer to the interior surface of the wall (“innies”). Even when builders follow window-manufacturer instructions, though, innies and outies still … Continued
Findings from a survey of 130,735 U.S. homeowners on Houzz about their home renovations in 2017 and plans for 2018 Home Renovation Boom Continues: Half of homeowners on Houzz plan to begin or continue renovations in 2018 (51%), with … Continued
The 55+ single-family housing market index (55+HMI) dropped five points to 66 in the first quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) (Figure 1). The decline comes after an all-time index high of 71 in … Continued
Real disposable income, income after adjusted for taxes and inflation, increased 0.6% in January after a 0.2% rise in the prior month. This is the biggest increase since April 2015, as tax reform related bonuses helped income growth in January. … Continued