Forget about two front teeth. Forget about partridges and pear trees, and dreaming of a winter wonderland. Windows are what?s on everyone?s list this Christmas! Replacing your old windows with new vinyl replacement windows are truly the gift that keeps on giving for many years to come. Here are some of the major benefits of getting your Christmas wish of new windows to come true!

Energy Efficiency. In a typical home, 40% of the annual energy budget is spent on heating and cooling. How well your windows are performing has a huge impact on this budget number. Windows that have worn or missing weather stripping are letting in a lot of outside air. Or, if your windows are wood, than they may be warped, causing them to be a different shape than the opening that they are in. This too allows a lot of airflow. If your windows are damaged or rotting, this is another culprit for permitting unwanted air exchange. New vinyl replacement windows will keep more of your inside air where it belongs; inside your home, and the outside air where it belongs, outside! This will lower the dollars that you spend heating and cooling your home.

• Foil Laminates (exterior)

• Vinyl interior and exterior colors (15+)

• Woodgrain colors (interior)

• Wood Colors (exterior)

• Duracast colors for fiberglass exterior

Some of our windows even come with an option for your own custom colors. We know that the style of your home is yours to choose and display. The color of the interior and exterior of your home plays a huge role in this style.

Safety and Security. New vinyl replacement windows have secure locking features with locking mechanisms that help to eliminate unwanted outside access. You can now rest assured that no one is gaining easy access to your home via your windows. Your family's safety and security is our window?s foremost job.

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!

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!

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!