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The saying goes, “Some things only get better with age!” The windows in your home are, unfortunately, not one of those things. How do you know if your windows have hit the end of their lifespan though? The truth is that replacement windows have varying lifespans. You’ll find some windows only last around 5-7 years, while other windows can last upwards of 15 years! Although nothing lasts forever, it’s helpful to know which replacement windows have the longest lifespan and will continue to perform at their best for years to come.

Making home improvements can be a considerable expense, whether you’re replacing windows or adding a new deck. When it comes to value and return on investment, there are some home improvement projects that pay off better than others. If you are concerned about ROI, here are the projects that you should (and shouldn’t) consider for your money.

Window boxes are a great way to spruce up your home in addition to or in place of traditional landscaping. They are easy to maintain and are the perfect solution for apartment dwellers, or in areas where the soil is difficult to work with. Now that the weather is turning cool, here are five ways to give those window boxes a beautiful autumn makeover:

When you drive around the neighborhoods of Cleveland, you’ll see all types of architecture from varying time periods. You’ll see homes that are mega mansions and cute cottages, and everything in between. You’ll also see windows of every shape and size, from geometric to casement.

Cape Cods are a quintessentially American home. These homes originated in England during the 1600s and made their way to Colonial New England after the first settlers arrived. The Cape Cod style home still remains as one of America’s most popular homes, and you’ll find them everywhere between Charlotte and California.

Have you had a look at your roof recently? Summer can cause damage to your roof in several ways, from cracked shingles to water damage.
You’ll want to address these problems before the weather turns cold, since roofing issues can ultimately lead to ice dams in the winter.

Exterior condensation is a result of humidity and warm air meeting cool, dry air. Homeowners in many climates will experience exterior condensation on the outside of their windows during humid days, after rainstorms, and even during the winter from frost meeting warm glass. Condensation is normal on some level, but you should never find it inside the glass of your window panes.

Is the air in your home feeling stuffy and stale? Fresh air circulation can make a world of difference inside of your home. Once the scorching temperatures fade away as we enter the fall season, your home will feel cooler and healthier with fresh air entering through your windows.

When you decide which home improvement projects are at the top of the list, you should take into consideration which projects will give you the best return on investment (ROI). Find out which projects are the best and worst investments upfront to help you make the right decision.