Every Floridian homeowner experiences a bit of worry from August to October when hurricane season hits. According to the National Hurricane Center, Florida is at the top of the list of states in which the most storms hit annually. The high winds and pelting rains of a tropical storm or hurricane can cause thousands of [...]
A quick and cost effective way to update your home can be to replace old worn out french doors. Replacing them can also increase the value of your home. French doors are very popular because they are attractive. Your older French doors are generally made of wood and have glass panes. These older doors can [...]
Sarasota, Florida often sees the ravaging effects of hurricanes and terrible land storms all year long. While many homes hang plywood or use shutters for protection, these methods are not only time consuming but also do not guarantee glass does not break on impact. After initial installation, hurricane impact windows protect homes 24 hours a [...]
The windows in many homes at least 10 years old are typically made with a single pane of ordinary window glass. This type of window tends to rattle in the wind and allows precious heated or cooled air to escape. Some homeowners choose to remedy the situation by stuffing foam weatherstripping into gaps and cracks [...]
As a resident of Sarasota, you may be well aware of the significant amount of damage that a tropical storm can cause to your home. Tropical storms can pack powerful winds and heavy rains, but hurricanes can be even more destructive. The Florida peninsula is a long land mass that juts out from the mainland [...]
Owning a home in Florida amid the balmy breezes, palm trees and gleaming sunshine can be a wonderful way to enjoy life. However, that same attractive climate can also take a toll on the windows of your home. After a number of years, windows will begin to show signs of deterioration. Having bad windows can [...]
A typical home in the Sarasota area may have a dozen or more doors inside it marking the entryway between the bedrooms, closets, bathrooms, pantry and more. While these doors serve the important function of providing privacy to those inside and concealing items stored in closets and pantries, the doors on the exteriors of the [...]
Hurricanes are a force of nature and a fact of life. If you happen to live in a hurricane prone area such as Florida, or are staying there for a vacation, one could swoop in at any time. Thankfully there are no shortage of ways that you can prepare your home for hurricanes, or [...]
Millions of Americans lose hundreds of dollars every year in the form of heating and cooling costs. An average of thirty to thirty five percent of these costs are wasted. This problem could be solved by replacing old, energy inefficient windows and doors. In the past twenty years, window technology has moved beyond [...]
Hurricane season is just gearing up. If you think Isaac is bad, you have not seen anything yet. Yes, it's true that no hurricane in recorded history has ever hit Sarasota head-on. They always seem to veer out of the way just in time. The problem is, you can only count on luck like [...]