Bay and bow windows are a great addition to any home. They are a focal point of a room. The benefits of this addition to your home are numerous. Here are four benefits that everyone considering the addition of a bay or bow window should consider.

More natural light. Bay and Bow windows actually protrude out from the side of your house. They funnel in natural light. A bay window is generally comprised of 3 windows. The center window is usually a large picture window with two side windows called flankers. These flankers are generally double hung, or casement. Both double hung and casement can be opened for ventilation. Bow windows are comprised of three or more windows of the same size. Protruding out from the side of your home, these windows are placed upon a curve to get that dramatic three dimensional effect. Both bay and bow windows will let in more natural light, increasing your view of the outdoors immensely.

Added space inside your home. By design, a bay or bow window will make your room appear to be larger. A standard window is just a flat pane of glass that is on the same plane as your wall, but a bay or boy creates an illusion of the whole space being larger because of its protruding shape. Add space or at least the illusion of it by utilizing a bay or bow window.

Addition of a gorgeous window seat! These windows can have a seat board at the base. This is great place to sit, relax and enjoy the view. These bay seats are a very attractive part of the interior of your home. Many people recall memories of sitting there and reading, laughing and dreaming. This seat could also be storage space. There will be wall space under the unit. Some clever people have chosen to use this space to have a chest built in that has a flip top. This is a great place for toys to be stored in a bedroom, or blankets and pillows in a living room. Board games can be tucked away in here too!

Installing a bay or bow window will certainly increase your home's curb appeal and most often its value. As with any home repair or remodel, we need to think about its overall effect on our homes curb appeal and value. Adding a new bay or bow, or replacing an old one with a new vinyl replacement window will only increase both of these.

Is 2015 the year for you? Is this really the year that you are going to do that home improvement project that you have been talking about for years? If so, GREAT! You are not alone. Home improvements and remodeling are at an all-time high. More people are opting for remodeling and repair than for trading in their home for another. If you are wondering what everyone else is doing, here are a few of the more popular home remodeling trends for 2015.

Kitchen cabinet remodel. Kitchen cabinets can have a rough life. They are constantly being opened and closed and tend to be a sponge for all dirt and spilled and splattered liquids in the kitchen. Just like anything in our society, popular door cabinet styles change with the times. Simple shaker or mission style doors are the current choices of many homeowners. Many people are choosing cabinets that show the natural character of the wood, with cabinets made of such woods as Hickory or Knotty Pine. If purchasing new cabinets are not in your budget or you just want to freshen up your kitchen cabinets, refinishing them is always a possibility. Cleaning and re-staining them will give your kitchen a fresh new feel without the price tag of new cabinets.

Replacing kitchen countertop. The kitchen is usually the heartbeat and meeting place of a home. The countertops inadvertently become cutting boards (ouch), desks for homework, hot plates and much more. This kind of ?love? over the years can leave them tattered, sagging and worn. Replacing them with a new countertop will revive the life of your kitchen. Granite and stone countertops are now in demand with homeowners. There are also many composite type countertops that are available that have the look and feel of a true stone counter top but are not as pricey or heavy. Of course, you can still use a laminated countertop if stone, granite or a composite top are not in your budget and still improve your kitchen appeal.

2015 is the year. The year for home improvements. Rejuvenate the life in your home by replacing your windows with new, vinyl replacement windows or restore your kitchen by updating its cabinets and counter tops. There are few investments that we make in our lives as important as our homes. Let 2015 BE YOUR year to further that investment.

Everyone is talking about being energy efficient. We all know to shut the lights off, turn down the heat and don?t let the water run, but is there other things we can do to keep our energy usage down? Of course there is! Here are five uncommon ways to be more energy efficient.

Being more energy efficient doesn't have to be a big change. Small steps can add up and make a big difference on your energy usage!

Yes, they do! Just because the weather is ?cold and frightful? doesn't mean that you can't get your windows replaced! Don?t think that you have to wait for spring to come to do this home remodel project. It can be completed with very little interruption to your home and lives. Here are few of the common concerns that people have with winter window installations and the resolution to them.

Often, the concern people have is that they picture a hole in their wall with no window in it. That is not the case at all. In actuality, the time that your old window is out of its opening and that the new vinyl window is not in it, should be very small. Your replacement windows are all custom made to fit in each window opening so It'should be as simple as taking one window out and quickly installing another. Closing the door to the room where the installers are working will cut down on any cold or hot air making its way through your home. If that?s not a possibility, hanging a blanket or drop cloth will help contain the temperature fluctuation to a smaller space.

Installing new, vinyl replacement windows this winter can help your winter energy budget immensely. Keeping warm air inside and the cold air outside is one of the largest assets of new windows. You will truly feel the difference in your home, as well as in your wallet when new windows become part of your home.

Don?t let the daunting weather of winter stop you from considering to do your window installation. Call us today, and let our capable crews work for you.

Starting off the New Year on the right path is important to a successful year. There are a lot of New Year?s resolutions about losing weight and living healthier. The New Year is also a great time to start a remodeling project for your home. Doing a home makeover can get your home out of a funk and into a new harmonious vibe. Take your time to look around your home and imagine any new improvements you might want or need. Plan out what you would like and start the New Year off with all the home improvements you desire.

Here is a list of six home improvement ideas that might help you get started dreaming:

The updates above are just a few suggestions to make your home more comfortable and functional for you and your family. Every home is different and needs updates in their own ways. No one knows your home the way you do and what works best for you. It can be fun to take time to look around your home and imagine what you would like to change. The new year is the perfect time to assess your home and begin improving those things you have dreamed of doing for so long!