Where to Invest Your Remodeling Dollars

Home remodeling isn’t cheap, and you want to use your remodeling budget wisely. But how do you decide between functional fixes (like window replacement) and design upgrades (like those hardwood floors you’ve been eyeing)? Most Connecticut home owners want to see their remodeling dollars at work: an updated kitchen, crown moldings, frameless shower doors, or rain showerheads in the bathroom. These features are certainly more “showy” than a new roof or replacement windows.

3 Ways to Hurricane-Proof Your CT Home

Is your Connecticut home hurricane-ready? The National Weather Service has predicted that this year’s hurricane season is already underway and will last until November 30th for the Atlantic coastal regions. You may be wondering how you can protect your home against the harsh winds, water, and debris that often damages CT properties. At Clinton Glass, we have a few suggestions for how you can prepare for the next storm.

3 Benefits of Replacement Windows

Did a recent snowball fight go bad—resulting in broken window glass? Or maybe this cold Connecticut weather has you rethinking that cracked old window in your bedroom? If you’re considering replacements windows, check out these new window-glass benefits from Clinton Glass.

When Should I Buy Replacement Windows in Connecticut?

As homeowners, we sometimes overlook minor issues with functional house elements like doors and windows until it’s too late and they’re beyond repair. No matter how long you’ve been living in your house, it can be difficult to figure out the correct time frame to repair or replace these important features. Today we have some suggestions for when to install replacement windows in Connecticut.

Could Smart Windows Be the Way of the Future?

Tired of constantly pulling blinds and window shades up and down? A newly designed material from the U.S. Department of Energy at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory might be your new best friend. The material, according to this August 2013 press release, will give business and homeowners complete control over what kind of light is allowed through selected windows.

Are Screen Doors Right for Your Home?

Sitting inside on a beautiful day can feel like a waste. You want to enjoy the mild breeze and comforting smells of nature, but you have important tasks to take care of inside the house. If you want to welcome gorgeous weather into your home, why not consider installing screen doors?

Make the Most Out of Your Small Bathroom

A small bathroom can make you feel a little claustrophobic during your morning shower. Just because your bathroom is small doesn’t mean you have to feel trapped when using it, though. Make the most out of your small bathroom!

Glass Shower Door Upgrade

Tired of your old flimsy shower curtain? Shower curtains sometimes provide minimum cover and allow water to drip all over your bathroom floor. If you’re frustrated with having to dry yourself and your bathroom floor after each shower, you may want to consider installing a shower door.

Is It Time to Replace Your Windows?

Many factors go into a window installation, and it’s difficult to know whether or not your windows’ small flaws warrant a full replacement or just a few repairs. In this post, we’ve provided some tips to help you determine whether or not a window replacement should be your next home improvement project.