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Top Mistakes to Avoid When Replacing Windows

Replacing your windows and doors may feel like an insurmountable task. First, you need to find a way to get the thing off its hinges, contact a supplier to find a window pane and frame that perfectly suits your home as well as the type of window to give you the lighting and feel you want.

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Replacement vs. New Construction Windows

When most people think of the installation of windows, they see no real difference between different types of construction projects

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What can a Home Improvement Loan Be Used for?

Home improvement is the first step any family has towards transforming their home into a dream home. Whether that be the garage, doorways, lighting, or windows, a renovated and upgraded home can also fetch a much higher price on the real estate market.

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Why is there ice on the inside of my windows and how can I stop a major ice buildup?

Why is there ice on the inside of my windows and how can I stop a major ice buildup?

Waking up to freshly fallen snow during winter months can bring back warm and beautiful memories of childhood. You may remember trying to look out your home’s frosted windows, longing to build a snowman or throw snowballs with your friends. 

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11 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter

11 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter

Depending on where you live in Canada, the winter weather may be somewhat consistent or it may change from one day to the next. As a homeowner, you want to ensure that everything is ready whether it’s raining, sleeting, or snowing. That means making some preparations before winter arrives. Here are 11 tasks that should be on your list if you want your home to be ready for whatever a Canadian winter can bring about.  

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Energy Star Program Changes coming January 1, 2020

Energy Star Program Changes coming January 1, 2020

In April 2019, the Government of Canada introduced a new standard for the Energy Star program which includes updates to windows, doors and skylight standards for Canadian manufacturers, installers and home builders. These changes will come into effect on January 1, 2020, but some companies, like Canadian Choice Windows and Doors, have already started to procure and install windows and doors to the new standards. In this article we are going to look at what the Energy Star Program is, how energy efficiency is measured, go through the latest standards and touch on some of our favourites for energy-efficient windows!

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How to Remove and Prevent Black Mold on Windows

How to Remove and Prevent Black Mold on Windows

Every aspect of your home - every last inch - is a vital part of your investment as a whole. That’s why ensuring that everything is in pristine condition is a major part of your responsibility as a homeowner. Unfortunately, many of us take certain parts of our home for granted. For instance, while you might pick up on a leaky pipe almost instantly, blackened moldy windows might not pique your interest right off the bat.

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Complete Guide on How to Secure Your Home

Complete Guide on How to Secure Your Home

Despite being ranked the 8th safest country out of a list of 162, Canada isn’t completely crime-free. In fact, the most recent statistics claim that in every 100,000 Canadian homes, 578 are victimized by burglaries each year. Sure, it’s still not a lot if you crunch the numbers. But what these figures demonstrate is that the dangers aren’t simply imagined. 

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Casement Windows 101

For those who are looking at casement windows as an option for their replacement or new windows, the devil is in the details. Casement windows have been a window design for more than four centuries, and in fact, was a popular choice for the noble classes in medieval Europe. The windows themselves are an ideal choice for the modern North American home and provide a flexible and yet timeless look that will ensure these windows never go out of style.  So, what exactly are casement windows?

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How to Buy Replacement Windows for Home?

Best Replacement Window Buying Guide

For many, the process of buying windows can seem like a daunting one. Many do not know the difference between a sash and a side jamb, and with the choices in colour, make, and style, it would be nice if there was a guide for window replacement that was clear and concise. Well luckily for you, the team at Canadian Choice Windows & Doors has brought together a buyers guide to windows that will help you start to understand what you are looking for and will help with some of the lingoes that you will hear in your local area. Our vinyl window buying guide will go through the anatomy of a window, the styles of windows, the materials that you will see, and finally what to look for in a window

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