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What Are the Best Options for Soundproof Replacement Windows and Doors?

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Renovation and Remodeling

Fibrex Windows versus Vinyl Windows

When you ask many homeowners about windows, the only ones that they can usually tell you about are vinyl windows. The manufacturers of vinyl windows w...
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Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling

What is this Fibrex Material We Talk About?

Here at Renewal by Andersen, we are very proud of a unique material called Fibrex that is used to make some of our window and door frames. It is a mat...
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Starting the New Year with Clean Windows

A clean house on New Year’s Day is said to bring luck to your house for that year. It is also a great way to get things clean that haven’t been cleane...
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Renovation and Remodeling

Fiberglass Doors or Steel Doors – Which One is Best?

There are a number of differences between a fiberglass door and a steel door. Each door has their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to durability...
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Renovation and Remodeling

Choosing a Front Door That Works Best for You and Your Home

Your front door can enhance or destroy the look of your home; which is why choosing a front door that is best for your home is so important. With all ...
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Energy Efficiency

How to Winterize Home Windows with Window Treatments

There are many different ways to winterize your home windows just by utilizing window treatments. Some window treatments are better than others when i...
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Renovation and Remodeling
Product Features

Preventing Window Falls

Per a 2011 study published in Pediatrics (the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics), there were close to 100,000 children treated in...
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Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

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...
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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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Energy Efficiency
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 ...
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Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

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...
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Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

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...