More than 50% of home owners say that their energy bills can increase by as much as 100% during summer because the heat means they must rely on air-conditioners to stay cool. While this may be the most convenient way to reduce temperatures inside your home, it is also possible to do so by using your windows as effectively as possible instead.
According to data released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 5,000 kids are injured each year as a result of falling out of a window. What is even more shocking is that over 80% of these incidents involved screened windows. Below are some great tips to help secure your home’s windows and keep your children safe.
The color you choose to paint your front door can tell your guests and visitors a lot about you – after all, it is the first impression that they will get of your home. If you would like to know what the colour or style of your front door is saying about you, read on:
Windows have come a long way over the years, and a large part of that is due to the evolution of glass production over time. During Roman times, broadsheet glass was the first type of glass to ever be manufactured in Britain, and it involved having an elongated balloon of glass blown. After the blowing process had been completed, the ends were carefully cut off and the cylindrical section was then split and flattened on an iron plate. Unfortunately, this glass was of an extremely poor quality and its small size meant that it wasn’t practical to use for much else other than leaded lights. As techniques improved, other types of glass began to be produced and used in windows in earnest:
Have you caught in trouble by moldy walls in your home? It’s a very disappointing situation which throws you a challenge of getting rid of this mold. Experts say that instead of fighting with moldy walls immediately you should find out the cause of this happening. There is a bunch of reasons for mold and one of the most common is old and inefficient windows. But how to make sure that the root of your problem lies exactly in the windows? To help you out, there’s the following article with useful tips and a list of clear indications to tell if your windows are causing moldy walls.
