by Taha E.H | Sep 14, 2021 | Exterior Paint, Projects, Windows
Whether you’re preparing to sell or just want a refresh, improving the curb appeal of your home is an excellent investment.
The view from the curb sets the tone for your home as a whole. A beautiful, thoughtfully maintained exterior is inviting and makes folks want to see more. It’s also welcoming for guests and potential buyers.
HGTV’s series Curb Appeal provides great ideas for how to make the most of your home’s appearance. Each episode features real homeowners and a crew of experts who go to work, transforming outdated and boring homes with stunning makeovers.
You may not have the time or the budget for such grand designs, but you can make significant improvements with these curb appeal ideas.
Upgrade your front door with paint and hardware.
Your front door is vitally important to your home’s curb appeal. It is the entryway to your home and the exterior feature of your home that guests and buyers will interact with most closely. But the front door is surprisingly easy for homeowners to overlook, especially when it’s not used regularly.
You can have a lot of fun upgrading your door. Bright, whimsical colors are trendy for front doors these days and easily catch the eye of anyone driving by. New hardware adds shine and security, and a fresh doormat is welcoming and fun. Colorful flowers or potted plants are excellent, affordable enhancements.
Update the landscaping (or just mow the lawn).
Lawn care is especially important in the suburbs, where lawns are prominent and signal to your buyer how well you maintain your home. So it’s essential to pay attention to how your yard looks.
You don’t have to overhaul your entire yard to increase your curb appeal. A little strategic landscaping such as new shrubs, fresh flowers, and a water feature can make for an impressive-looking home. But don’t overlook the basic lawn care tips. Mow the lawn, pull the weeds, and neaten up with a trimmer or edger, and you’ve already made a difference.
Make your backyard truly special with a pergola.
Ok, this may not apply to curb appeal directly, but a backyard should have special appeal too. Adding a pergola creates interest, beauty, and function to an otherwise average backyard. It’s like adding another room to your house where you can gather with friends and family or just enjoy a peaceful moment and some fresh air.
Pergolas are especially popular here in Texas, so you can count on a prospective buyer or Real Estate Agent to see a pergola as a big draw or even a dealbreaker. A functional outdoor space is extra valuable in a warm climate like ours, so adding one to your home is an ideal investment for both curb appeal and daily living.
Refresh the exterior with TEX•COTE® COOLWALL®.
It may seem obvious, but your home’s finish is crucial to curb appeal. Shabby, peeling, or faded paint simply won’t do. A fresh coat of paint and siding are fine, but there are better options, such as exterior coating.
TEX•COTE® COOLWALL® lasts longer and resists moisture and fading better than traditional paint, giving you that “freshly painted” appearance for a long time. In addition, TEX•COTE® COOLWALL® uses military-grade technology to reflect heat away from your home and cut down on cooling costs. The result is a more attractive, more energy-efficient home, both of which are appealing to prospective buyers.
Change out your windows.
Just like your front door, your windows connect your home to the outside world. Old, outdated windows don’t make for a particularly inspiring look, and they often do a poor job insulating your home. New windows make your home look crisp, fresh, and inviting.
Windows are a long-term investment, so do your homework when choosing. Consider energy-efficient windows, which can reduce your heating and cooling bill for years to come and make your home more comfortable.
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Having a nice, clean exterior gives potential buyers the confidence they need to put in an offer on your home. With a bit of research and some planning, you can make a smart investment in your home’s curb appeal.
by Taha E.H | Sep 3, 2019 | Windows
When searching for replacement window companies, there are several important factors to consider. In a home with outdated replacement windows, is it a wise idea to have them inspected now. While replacing all of the windows on a home does sound like a big job, there are plenty of benefits. New windows like those made by Anlin use the latest in window technology to give you all of these benefits.
Reduce Energy Costs
Look for replacement window companies who invest in new technology. Newer brand windows are better insulated, so they help create a thermal barrier to keep heat out during the summer and in during the winter. The windows by Anlin are leading the industry, with the most energy-saving potential right now. This can help reduce energy costs throughout the year, sometimes significantly. The QuadraTherm insulated glass system is Anlin’s newest technology, equipped with a multi-layer solar reflective coating that provides the ultimate defense against solar heat gain on hot, sunny days, Argon gas that provides a superior thermal barrier and a multi-layer heat retention coating that helps keep warmth from escaping your home on cold days and nights.
UV Protection
UV rays that enter the home can damage the furniture, fade wall colors, and cause the flooring to discolor. However, new windows include UV protection, stopping a large percentage of the UV rays from entering the home. This helps protect everything inside the home from sun damage, so it stays looking great longer.
Easier Maintenance
Windows, like those by Anlin, are designed to be far easier to maintain compared to older windows. Check out replacement windows available today that include easy-clean features as well as designs like blinds between the glass, so they don’t need to be cleaned.
Noise Reduction
A lot of noise from outside filters into the home, especially with older windows that may be drafty. Whether it’s cars driving by or kids playing outside, it can get noisy inside the house throughout the day. The replacement windows available today help to reduce the amount of noise that can enter the home. Look for triple-pane or sound control windows to reduce the noise as much as possible.
Safer Home
Replacement window companies used to install windows made with glass, so if a window broke, it shattered. Today, it’s possible to get windows made from tempered glass. This glass is designed to break into small chunks of glass if broken instead of shards that can cut through skin easily. Laminated glass is also available. It holds together better when broken, preventing glass shards in the home as well as helping to protect against a break-in.
Increased House Value
Even if the homeowner isn’t ready to sell, they might be happy to find out that having replacement windows installed can increase their home’s value. If it’s close to time to sell the home, it might be a good idea to go ahead and purchase new windows to help increase the value and to make it easier to sell the home much faster.
If you’ve been thinking about replacing the outdated or drafty windows in your home, now’s a great time to start looking into the top replacement windows Anlin Windows. Take some time to learn more about the latest technology for windows today or contact an installer to get a quote. You’re going to love the new windows on your home, and you could get all of these benefits plus more as soon as they’re installed.
In addition to searching for replacement window companies, if you are interested in exterior coating, patios or pergolas or roofing replacement, Texas Home Improvement can help.
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by Taha E.H | Jun 22, 2019 | Exterior Coating, Exterior Paint, Protecting Your Home, Roofing, Windows
Energy efficient homes have several things in common: energy efficient windows, roofing and paint. Roofing contractors can keep a lid on your home by holding in the cool air in the summer and heat in the winter. Replacement windows and using COOLWALL® exterior coating are a fantastic combination to cut costs on your energy bill.
Replacement Windows
If you’re looking to improve your home or revamp it for resale you should consider replacing your windows. Fresh and clear windows express comfort and efficiency for your home which increases its resale value. Replacing old windows is cost efficient and helps cut down on your energy bill. It also assists with noise reduction from outside sources. If your home is a decade or even two decades old, consider replacement windows to improve your home’s worth. The experts at Texas Home Improvement can examine your windows and estimate how much energy you’re currently losing from your weathered windows. Keep in mind the most popular seasons for replacing windows are spring and fall.
When it comes to energy saving replacement windows, the type of glass is crucial. Depending on the climate, some glass types will stand up better than others. Your environmental conditions may be extreme hot or cold, and from this Texas Home Improvement will provide you and your home with the best possible protective glass. Be sure to take this into account when looking for replacement windows. And don’t forget about frames and spacers to prevent heat from escaping or entering your home. Texas Home Improvement’s windows come with a lifetime warranty!
Fresh Coat of Paint, COOLWALL Exterior Coating Will Do
Texas Home Improvement isn’t just about replacing windows, they’re about improving all aspects of your home’s exterior. Energy efficient homes cover all areas of your home’s exterior: paint, windows and roofing. Consider this: only having to paint your house once. With TEX•COTE® COOLWALL you can have a paint that lasts long and decreases your energy bill. COOLWALL is 10 times thicker than regular paint and made up of special reflective pigments. When they reflect the light, the pigments lower surface temperatures by as much as 40-degrees Fahrenheit. A study conducted by the U. S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory showed that TEX•COTE COOLWALL coatings can reduce a home’s cooling costs by as much as 21.9%*! COOLWALL paint comes in a wide variety of colors to enhance any style of home
So, keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter without risking a steep bill. And remember, Texas Home Improvement offer a lifetime warranty with COOLWALL exterior coating and their replacement windows! Call them today to learn more and receive a quote! Grapevine: (817) 488-9966 or Austin: (737) 346-0030.
*Percentage of savings are based on the DOE study. Learn More .
by Taha E.H | Feb 9, 2019 | Windows, Energy Saving, Protecting Your Home
Replacement windows may look pretty similar to ones from the past, but new technology has significantly improved the way they look and how they work. Today’s windows include new technology designed to help them be stronger and far more energy efficient. The Anlin Del Mar replacement windows are designed to make your home more energy efficient, which means you pay less to heat and cool your homes. Check out some of the latest technology that’s used in these windows to see just how beneficial installing new windows in your home might be.
Updates to the Window Sash
New replacement window technology includes an update to the sash to help prevent heat from entering or leaving your home. A sash window has one or more movable panels, or “sashes”, that form a frame to hold panes of glass. These windows can also be called hung sash windows. Replacement windows include fiberglass thermal inserts in the sash. This helps to strengthen the key components of the sash and provides added thermal insulation. A green foam is also used strategically to fill spaces in the window frames, helping provide maximum energy efficiency. These updates help to fill what would normally be empty space, keeping your heating and cooling inside your home. This will help you save the life of your air conditioner or heater and keep your home comfortable year-round.
Updates to the Glass System
Glass makes a big difference in how energy-efficient your home is. By using the latest replacement window technology, your home can keep cooler during the summer and warmer during the winter. The insulated glass system used is filled with Argon gas, which is safe and maximizes energy efficiency. It also includes a triple-layer metal coating that’s not visible but that helps to reflect and block the sun’s heat. Modern windows also include a special coating that makes them easier to clean. Your windows will continue to work properly and look fantastic as long as you have them.
The dual-pane windows use Argon gas to help slow the heat that passes through the window. They also include a special spacer that’s designed to add insulation to your window and help slow down the transfer of heat. The spacer is a silicone foam spacer that helps provide better insulation. It’s designed to improve condensation resistance so you don’t have to worry about condensation appearing between the window panes.
Solar Reflective Technology
Solar reflective technology helps to keep the sun’s heat out of the home throughout the summer. The special G340 tinted triple silver coating helps to reduce solar heat and helps to lower cooling costs inside the home. When less heat is able to make it into the home, less energy is needed to keep the home cool. You could spend less on your energy every month because of this update available on today’s replacement windows.
Replacement window technology has come a long way in just the last few years. Double-pane windows with the latest technology and upgrades can outperform some of the triple-pane windows that are available today. If you want your home to be more energy efficient, take a look at the windows available now. Installing new Anlin Del Mar windows can help you see savings on your heating and cooling bills throughout the year, helping you save quite a bit of money.
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by Taha E.H | Oct 9, 2018 | Energy Saving, Windows
There are many things to consider when going through a replacement window upgrade. The main things you should consider when embarking on this adventure are the size, shape, and energy efficiency rating of any windows you’re considering. However, there are quite a few other, lesser-known factors that you might want to take into account before making your final decision. Below are a few other factors we at Texas Home Improvement think are equally as important and offered by our favorite window supplier Anlin.
Sound Suppression:
Whether it’s from the noisy dog next door, the airplanes flying overhead, or the traffic on the nearby road – unwelcomed, unpleasant noise is always an annoyance. Find a window that doesn’t let more sound in but works to keep sound out. Anlin replacement windows have an optional and sophisticated sound suppression technology. It’s engineered to reduce exterior noise, making your home a quieter, more comfortable place to live. Click here to see and hear the difference.
Safety and Security ratings
A good night’s sleep doesn’t rely on sound suppression alone. Safety concerns can keep you up at night too, so find a window that cuts down the sound and locks tight. Although no window is 100% impenetrable, California has a Forced Entry test that measures a window’s ability to stay locked and closed under extreme pressure. Anlin voluntarily submits their windows to this pass-or-fail test. This helps ensure their customers that their windows aren’t simply well-made, but also safe for their family.
Frustration-Free Subcomponents
When you want to open your windows to let in fresh air or maybe remove the screen to clean your windows make sure your windows work with you not against you. Find a window that has long lasting and well designed rolling slides along with a sturdy screen frame. And, windows that allow for quick and painless removal. Anlin has sturdy aluminum frames with built-in rails for quick and painless screen management.
Warranty Time
Nobody wants to buy a product, have an issue and then pay more money for a fix. . For as long as the original buyer is in the house, a lifetime warranty is guaranteed. But, to go above and beyond, Anlin allows that lifetime warranty to be transferred on to the next owner for the entirety of their time in the house.
Energy efficiency and design will most likely be the main things that draw your eye when searching for replacement windows. But, don’t forget to take into account these four helpful factors and more. If you ever get overwhelmed or can’t figure out where to start, call Texas Home Improvement today. We can take you from window shopping, all the way through new window installation or window replacement all over Texas!
by Taha E.H | Sep 8, 2018 | Energy Saving, Windows
There are a number of reasons to replace your current windows: a desire for more sunlight, a better view, or upgrading the look of your home. Whatever the reason, you have a choice to make. Should you use energy efficient windows or the lower-cost alternative. Before going further, let’s look at what makes a window efficient. Depending on the outside temperature, you’re either gaining or losing heat through your windows. A well-insulated window will minimize the heat gain or loss. Windows that provide ample levels of insulation are considered energy efficient. When you consider the average replacement price per window is $300 to $700 per window[1]. It seems like a no-brainer that getting the less expensive window is the way to go. However, before deciding less is better, you should think about the benefits of high-quality, energy efficient windows. You just may find that investing in energy efficient windows may actually save you money in the long-run. Below are four benefits of installing energy efficient windows:
Cooler Summers and Warmer Winters
Energy efficient windows make sure the heat or chill on the outside stays there instead of seeping into your home. “Hot” and “cold” spots in your home are eliminated, and a barrier is formed to ensure the temperature in your home stays where you desire it to be.
Lower Energy Costs
While it’s true that energy efficient windows cost more than non-energy efficient windows on the front end, you wind up paying the difference-plus due to a higher energy bill. And, more money spent towards your energy bill means less money available for life’s other necessities, like groceries, extracurricular activities for children, clothing, and saving up for that bucket list trip.
Tax Deductions
When you upgrade you home with windows that meet the IRS’s designation of “qualified energy efficiency improvements,” you can claim a tax credit for 10% of the cost of the improvements, and 100% of the residential energy property costs.[2] In addition, your city may offer a tax credit for upgrading to energy efficient windows in your home.[3] For more details, be speak with your CPA or tax preparer.
Reduced Fading
Have you ever seen a dashboard in a car that began to fade over time due to exposure to the sun? The same can happen to carpets, furniture, artwork, paints, and wood. Energy efficient windows block more of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Which means, the expensive items you deem precious are preserved from fading and degradation.
Replacement Windows by Texas Home Improvement
Our replacement windows have an industry-leading energy performance rating. Want to know how much energy you’re losing and what your options are? Our experts will inspect your windows and let you know. Our windows and patio doors not only have industry-leading energy performance rating. And, a lifetime warranty is included. We provide quality installation and have financing options. Get a free estimate from our pros so you can stop those windows from wreaking havoc on your energy bills. Texas Home Improvement adds Anlin Windows Systems to its energy saving replacement windows roster. Anlin’s Del Mar luxury series vinyl energy efficient windows are designed for homeowners who demand the best from manufacturing to installation. From energy savings, to good looks, to security, to durability, Del Mar windows offer it all. Call Texas Home Improvement for all of your energy saving windows needs or other home improvement projects.
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[2] Energy Tax Credit: Which Home Improvements Qualify?, http://tinyurl.com/y7rv6x8s
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