Window Buying Process Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Great Lakes Window

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 in Patio, Uncategorized, Window Buying Process, Window Replacements. No Comments

A patio door is not just a way to get in and out of your home. When chosen carefully it can enhance your home’s brightness with natural light, open your living space, and add design to your home’s exterior. Patio doors are the gateway between outdoors and in, but with today’s modern technology it is…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 in Home Tips, Infographics, Remodeling, tips, Uncategorized, Window Buying Process. No Comments

Gone are the days of boring window colors! With our top of the line co-extruded colors, Great Lakes Window products are customizable to give you a different color on the exterior than what you see on the interior. Even if you want a white or neutral shade inside, you can opt for something bold, light,…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 in Home Tips, Remodeling, tips, Window Buying Process. No Comments

Window hardware is a small part of a room’s overall design and feel, but it can make a large impact. Choosing the finish for your home’s hardware, including window and patio door hardware, might feel like a daunting task, but when done right it can transform a look from blah to beautiful. Think of it…

By Great Lakes Window on Friday, February 16th, 2018 in Home Tips, Remodeling, Window Buying Process, Window Replacements, Windows. No Comments

Whether you live in a new construction with builder grade finishes, or an older home that is stuck in the builder basic past, you could benefit from an upgrade to your doors and windows. Basic doors and windows do the trick for something that is ‘good enough.’ They are simple, sometimes outdated, and generic. While…

By Great Lakes Window on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 in Remodeling, Window Buying Process, Window Replacements, Windows. No Comments

So you’ve made the decision to have new energy efficient windows installed in your home. You’ve worked out your budget, decided which windows need to be replaced, and may have even begun to research different styles. But now you have to sort through all of the window dealers that will potentially be taking on your…

By Great Lakes Window on Monday, February 15th, 2016 in Window Buying Process, Window Comparison, Window Replacements. No Comments

In order to choose the best window replacements for your home, there are a few things you should consider. Style, performance, design and material are all factors that make up your windows. Hopefully you’ll only have to replace your windows once or twice in your lifetime, so it’s important that you make an informed and…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 in Remodeling, Window Buying Process, Windows. No Comments

If you have an older home, you may have a laundry list of remodeling projects that you would like to conquer. We all desire to transform our homes into something that showcases our style and personality. So, what is the best way to determine which projects should come first? Safety first Exterior evaluation, the exterior…

By Great Lakes Window on Monday, June 30th, 2014 in Window Buying Process, Window Replacements. No Comments

If you are considering or ready to buy replacement windows, you may find yourself getting overwhelmed with all the options. There are many different window styles, and options like glass coatings to choose from. You also have to consider settling on a window manufacturer, and a reputable installer. While the process may seem overwhelming at first, it’s really…

By Great Lakes Window on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 in Window Buying Process, Window Replacements, Windows. No Comments

As a vinyl window manufacturer, we have a deep understanding of the parts of a window system and have worked with many home window installers. We also understand that replacing the windows in your home is a significant investment, and hiring the right window installer can be intimidating. So we wanted to provide you with…