• Top Window Design Tips for Your Home Interiors
    Home Renovation

    Top Window Design Tips for Your Home Interiors

    August 30, 2023 - By 

    Updating your home interiors requires careful thought and consideration. If you have plans to pursue this undertaking in the future, you’ll want to think about the type of windows to incorporate into the design. Renewal by Andersen® of Central Pennsylvania, the trusted source of replacement windows and sliding contemporary doors, shares what you need to know for your next remodeling project. Learn More About Your Home’s Architecture The architectural style of your home influences your choice of windows. Modern or contemporary interiors, for example, highlight sleek, symmetrical lines and minimalist elements. Sliding windows work well in this type of aesthetic thanks…

  • Birdie Tells You When It’s Time to Open a Window for Fresh Air
    Home security

    Birdie Tells You When It’s Time to Open a Window for Fresh Air

    August 20, 2023 - By 

    Oftentimes we think of air quality solely in terms of the oxygen we breathe while outside. Yet, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends more than 90% of their life indoors. This means the air breathed at home, in the office, or anywhere indoors is most vital to our health. Birdie is an adorably conceived wall-mounted CO2 monitoring device equipped to help determine whether it’s time to crack open a window or turn on an air purifier. Instead of reporting complex data points, graphics, or charts, Birdie simplifies air quality reporting with a “canary in a…

  • Signs of Window Seal Failure
    Plumbing

    Signs of Window Seal Failure

    August 12, 2023 - By 

    Are your windows looking a little foggy on the inside? Feeling a draft when you walk by, even when they’re closed tight? It might be a sign that your window’s seals have failed. Don’t fret! This blog post can help you identify window seal failure. By the end, you’ll know when to call in the pros for a checkup. Understanding Window Seals The seals on your windows are the invisible heroes of our homes. They work hard to keep the cold out and the warmth in. They act as a barrier between the panes of glass in your window, insulating your home and keeping…

  • Plumbing

    Window vs. Siding Replacement: Which Goes First?

    July 4, 2023 - By 

    Replacing your siding or windows offers many benefits for your home, including increased energy efficiency, boosted curb appeal, and improved durability. But before you go through the project, you need to decide which project to tackle first. Read on as the experts at Renewal by Andersen® of Central Pennsylvania explain the benefits of replacing windows or siding first or both at the same time.  Benefits of Replacing Windows First Replacing your windows first offers many benefits. Replacement windows can improve energy efficiency, reduce drafts, and increase comfort. Also, they offer easy cleaning and maintenance, contributing to the longevity of the investment. New windows also…