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The Beauty And Value Of Replacement Windows

Your home is your sanctuary. A place where you can relax and be yourself. You take great care to arrange the furniture just so, to decorate, and fill it with beauty. The exterior of your home should be no different. It should reflect the beauty and comfort within. Replacement windows can improve the look and feel of your home, both inside and out. But they can also help put more money in your pocket. Reduce Energy Costs Windows are an important part of energy efficiency. In the summer, they help to keep the heat out and in the winter, they help to keep out the cold. However, drafty, inefficient windows can increase your energy costs by 10%-20%, according to Energy.gov . Replacing windows throughout your home will help you save on your heating and cooling costs. Increase Comfort The windows in your home can largely affect your comfort level. If it’s too hot in the summer, and your air conditioner is having to work overtime, it may be due to solar heat gain. Likewise, if yo...

The Outdoors Is Beautiful - It's Time To Bring That Beauty Home

Do you have a garden or backyard vista? Even if you adore the outdoors, chances are, that sometimes you don't want to deal with the overwhelming heat, unpredictable weather patterns, oppressive humidity, or bugs that come along with a glorious backyard space. There are affordable and attractive home improvement solutions that bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home. A custom sunroom addition, for example, allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature while gaining living space at a fraction of the cost of a traditional home extension project. Year-Round Livable Comfort There is something breath-taking about every season. Whether you enjoy watching the falling summer rain, the leaves changing color, or the first snow of winter, a sunroom, conservatory or solarium gives you more than just additional space-- it enables you to enjoy nature from every angle, 365 days a year. Where Beauty Meets Function Of course, a sunroom does more than offer a window to the ...

Make The Great Outdoors Great

From the sun shining down on a picturesque landscape to a star-studded nighttime sky, having the opportunity to bring Mother Nature and all of her beauty into your living space is a truly enjoyable thing. However, most people prefer to experience the benefits of nature without any of the drawbacks. LifeRoom®—your new outdoor escape. With LifeRoom, you can appreciate everything you love about being outdoors, with all of the comforts of being indoors and your lifestyle can be exactly as you imagined it would be whether that’s dining, entertaining, or even relaxing. Technology that makes the great outdoors great With the Smooth Glide motorized screens up, LifeRoom is a wide-open sanctuary and when dusk falls and the bugs come out, lower all of the screens and enjoy your view without the threat of pests or unwanted weather conditions. Not only can all of the screens be controlled with the simple touch of a button, but LifeRoom also boasts a sophisticated LED light...

Home Improvement Ideas That Make Home Cozy & Cool

Summer is the perfect time to get down to home-improvement business. Tackling major projects such as home additions, redesigning landscaping, or replacing windows during the hot months can minimize inconvenience to your family. While sometimes winter blues might inspire design and décor improvements, summer is truly the best time to consider both the indoor and outdoor aspects of your home. When the dog days of summer hit, looking outside is even better than being outside. Wide, big windows let in natural light and let you see the full of beauty of your in-bloom yard! Replacement windows are key to preventing energy waste in your home, as well as keeping the cool air in. An investment into Four Seasons quality windows will result in long-term savings: keeping your home as warm as possible when the cold breeze rolls around.  Green grass and full flowers- rejoice! The warm months are ideal for planting and re-designing your exterior landscaping. Bright annuals and textur...

Let The Sunshine In & Save Money

How to Keep Your Home Bright and Cool with Energy Efficient Sunrooms and Windows Even in summer, your home can stay cool and comfortable while you maximize the beauty of available light! Your sunroom or conservatory can be a comfortable, bright and functional living space for you and your family year round. Looking to go beyond Energy Star Qualified, insulated glass for your sunroom and replacement windows to further reduce energy costs? Here are easy ways to do just that!   Reduce Energy Usage Throughout Your Home Make sure all appliances and electronics are unplugged when not in use! Studies suggest that roughly 50 devices and appliances in the everyday American home are always drawing power-- even when we think they’re turned off! Common kitchen appliances such as blenders, toasters, and coffee makers can suck up unwanted energy when left plugged in even when not in use—often called phantom energy or “vampire power.”...

Seasons Of Style: Spring To Summer

Increasing square footage and energy conservation, Four Seasons’ products help you maximize the value of your home. Let your replacement windows, sunroom addition, or Four Seasons addition be the focal point of your home this summer! Surrounded by the beauty of the outdoor elements, highlight your sunroom’s unique features with fun pops of color, rich fabrics, and unique greenery. Plants and floral arrangements instantly draw the outdoors indoors, and provide an outlet for creative expression! Adorn your windowsills with the hottest indoor greenery trends of succulents, cacti, and palms for a minimalistic and sophisticated flair. Incredibly low-maintenance, these potted beauties bring an air of intentional personal style to your space in the form of lush green hues. Neutral and natural- succulents and cacti add instant personality and life to a utilitarian space.   Mix & match colors, prints, and textures for instant style. Summer-ready hues such as magenta, fuchsia, ...

Sail Into Summery Sunrooms

Nautical Home Décor We absolutely adore living in our beautiful home community of Long Island, New York! Nestled in the very south-east corner of New York state, Long Island boasts miles of gorgeous beaches and rows of vineyard country in a haven for families. Drawing inspiration from the rocky and sandy shorelines that envelop all sides of the island, we’re loving nautical-themed home décor for June!  One of the joys of a sunroom is access to all that natural light and nothing says summer more than sunshine and beach days! A breezy coastal style can bring a little bit of our home, to yours, whether you’re a native to the island or not. Nautical home décor truly never goes out of style, especially as we sail into summer. Soft-toned wood paneling and confident blue accents create a timeless, classic theme that can match or adapt to any unique personal style.  Natural fibers with multi-layered textures create depth and visual interest in your living area! Mimicking sa...