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11/4/2026

Standard vs. Custom-Fit Windows: Why the Right Fit Matters

Standard vs. custom-fit windows: learn the difference and why Renewal by Andersen builds every window to fit your exact opening for a tighter, cleaner seal.
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Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
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Time to Winterize Your Windows

Sadly, the summer is coming to an end and this means that we don’t have too much longer until the colder weather slides in. To make sure that your hou...

Autumn Decorations for Your Windows

The leaves are changing colors, the air has a crisp smell in it and the days are getting shorter. Fall is coming and it is time to start putting out t...
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Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

Vinyl vs. Wood for Windows

You can use many different materials like Fibrex, vinyl or wood for windows in your home. But which one of these materials are actually the best? Pros...
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Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling

The Vinyl Window Problem

The vinyl window problem is caused by the very same material that makes these types of windows so great. Vinyl windows can be shaped easier than other...
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Energy Efficiency
Home Value

Dressing Up Your Window from the Inside

No, we aren’t talking about dressing up your window from the inside of your home with a window treatment. We are actually talking about the inside of ...
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Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

Vinyl Window Problems from the Experts

We could talk about all of the window problems you can have with vinyl replacement windows until we run out of breath. But, we thought that we should ...
Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

The Best Windows for New Homes

Having the best windows in your new home should be a priority for any homeowner. Bad windows can make even a brand new home look not cared for and old...

9 Different Window Types for Your Home

Windows add to the exterior of a home in ways that people don’t realize. Just by changing window types, you can change a plain home into one that is a...
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Should I Change My Window Style Before Selling My Home?

Changing your window style before you sell your home is something that you will want to talk to your agent about before you do. As to whether or not a...
Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

Fixing Drafty Windows and Doors

Drafty windows and doors can really decrease the comfort level in your home by making it almost impossible to regulate the climate inside. In the summ...
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value
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How to Clean Windows While Your Home is For Sale

As compared to clean windows, dirty windows make a home look bad and uncared for. Windows are one of the first things that buyers see when they are vi...
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Renovation and Remodeling
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Feeling Safe and Comfortable with Locks on Windows and Doors

[caption id="attachment_661" align="alignleft" width="300"] Beautiful Steel and Fiberglass Entry Doors[/caption] Putting locks on your windows and doo...
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Renovation and Remodeling

Renewal by Andersen Windows Now Available in Black

We are pleased to announce the availability of Black as a new exterior color for all Renewal by Andersen® windows. Black adds to our growing color pal...

Renew Your Home Sweepstakes

Renewal by Andersen is in the midst of it's biggest sweepstakes ever! A $10,000 grand prize will be awarded to a winner on October 1, 2012 and we will...
Energy Efficiency
Home Value

Exchanging Walls for Windows to Increase the Value of Your Home

In certain locations of every home there are places that are just made to have a window; places where you spend a lot of time working, ideal views tha...