When you choose to install replacement windows in your home, you are making a big decision- one that will benefit you in many ways! With replacement windows in your home, you will improve the look of your home as well as your home's energy efficiency. Now, keeping those beautiful new windows clean is the tough part! With atmospheric conditions, bad weather and children in your home, keeping your windows clean on the inside and out can be a challenge. To eliminate toxins but still keep your windows clean, here is a great all-natural window cleaning solution for your double hung windows, bow windows or any other replacement windows you may have in your home.

Ingredients:

• cup white vinegar

• cup rubbing alcohol

• 1 Tbsp cornstarch

• 2 cups water, boiled and cooled

• A few drops of food coloring

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a spray bottle; shake well to mix. Spray onto a glass surface and wipe clean with paper towel or cloth. This will last for up to a month, but check it periodically to make sure there is no mold growth in the liquid.

Other natural window cleaning solutions include just plain vinegar and wiping your glass with newspapers to help create a shine that is streak-free.

The goal of almost every young, married couple is to wisely invest in a piece of real estate; namely their first home. That starter home launches the newlyweds into carefully watching the condition and value of the home in which they so proudly invested. Most importantly, all homeowners want to see the equity of their homes increase on a steady basis. Once equity builds to a comfortable cushion the homeowner begins looking at marketing the home and using the equity to reinvest in a better and newer home.

This American Dream became interrupted a few years ago as the real estate market plunged and market values drastically decreased. What was once a home with good equity became a home in which the homeowner owed more than what the market supported. More than ever before, home improvements called for very wise and careful spending. The homeowner now considers the home improvements that are of necessity and even more importantly, which improvement gives the highest return.

In keeping up with the importance of first impressions, real estate professionals list exterior improvements and replacements at the top of the list for having the greatest return on the initial cost of replacement. These improvements are what give that important eye appeal to the potential buyer. Entry door replacement ranked number 1 in cost effectiveness of midrange projects while siding replacement ranked number 1 in upscale projects. Window replacements were listed in the top 5 of both midrange projects and upscale projects. Additional recommended home improvement projects included deck additions, minor kitchen remodeling, garage door replacement, bathroom remodeling and roofing replacement.

The most popular topic of discussion in every coffee shop and break room encompasses the subject of the extreme winter weather that has swept across our Nation. The unusual frigid temperature brings out the worst of conditions in many areas, none the least of which includes the flaws in your home and damage from the winter weather. All poor fitting doors and windows causing cold drafts have been very taxing on the heat bills.

Everyone is certainly ready for spring and with the spring season just around the corner, it is time to consider and plan your home improvement projects. There is a multiplicity of projects to consider that will improve the efficiency of your home as well as its marketable value.

Don?t forget to consider those much needed maintenance items in your home improvement projects. This will include loose and leaking guttering and downspouts. Always ensure that your gutter system is free of debris and draining away from your foundation.

This is a great time to take care of routine landscaping that has suffered erosion from the spring rains that are soon to be upon us. Low areas of your lawn, especially in close proximity of the foundation, can cause flooding of the basement and water damage. Standing water will ruin the beauty of the lawn and provide a perfect breeding ground for pesky insects.

From ground level, take a close look at the shingles of your roof for loose or missing shingles. Having them taken care of now will prevent future roof leaks and ruined ceilings inside the home.

Most homeowners have considered vinyl siding for their home at least once. This typically happens when It's time to repaint the house. Again. Long lasting, durable, easy to clean and maintain, the benefits of vinyl siding stack right up. Sure, there are anti-siding people out there. It's been an ongoing debate since vinyl siding was first introduced. A sound argument back in the day when vinyl siding cracked and faded or worse, today?s siding is far superior to its predecessors. It is a great option for homeowners looking for a low maintenance option without sacrificing quality.

That?s right, reinforced vinyl siding. Offering superior protection against high winds, it also prohibits mold and mildew and can help you stay warm in your home during the winter. This type of siding looks like wood but is easy to clean. All you need is a garden hose. So simple, your kids can'take care of it. And you don?t have to worry about this siding fading because the color goes through the panel. Did we mention there are several colors to choose from? Yup, there are!

With the continual rising costs of heating fuel, homeowners across Maryland have experienced great increases in utility bills. The cost of heating and cooling homes has created havoc with budgets and sent homeowners scurrying for energy saving tips. Even Mr. Groundhog is telling us that we have six more weeks of wind and snow and freezing temperatures.

In Baltimore and throughout Maryland, energy efficient replacement windows have proven very effective in lowering the cost of utility bills. It has been estimated that as much as one third of a home's total heat loss can come from windows and doors. This may include an older style single pane window glass and cracked or missing caulking and worn out weather stripping. These poorly fitting windows with cracks around them are a large source of heat loss and should be replaced.

Contact us today. We make every effort to provide our customers with exceptional service. Our Better Business Bureau rating is A+ and we only use AAMA Installation Masters. These highly skilled licensed window installation professionals proudly serve the residents of Glen Burnie and Baltimore as well as those living elsewhere in our Maryland service area. Call us today to find out how much your current windows are costing you in heat loss and what we can do to reduce your utility bills. With our quality customer service, you will see why 98% of our customers are quick to refer us to their friends and family.