A window not only brings in sunlight; much like a new entry door installation, it also improves the energy efficiency for your home. This is why it’s important to invest in energy-efficient windows. They can help reduce your energy expenses by maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature. Here we discuss the components that contribute to your window’s energy efficiency. The Glass The …
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Thinking About a Kitchen Remodeling Project?
With the holidays just around the corner (hard to believe – given the fact I am writing this with the temperature in the 90s), if you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen and want it done by the holidays, the time to start is now. There are dozens of things you should consider PRIOR to even beginning the demolition. But …
Read MoreThink Big Box for the Holiday
As we head into the holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about boxes. And when Forde Windows and Remodeling thinks about boxes, bigger is always better. So for this holiday, how about unwrapping a 16 by eight foot box truck, outfitted as a mobile workshop? This past year, the Forde Windows team unveiled the mobile workshop as a way …
Read MoreCanning Your Incandescent Bulbs
Winter is here. It’s cold, and you want to stay warm. So you reach to the thermostat and crank it up. But as the temperature continues to plummet, your heating bills are soaring. With energy costs on everyone’s mind, it is time to reconsider your approach to being energy efficient. Here is your light bulb moment. As of January 1, …
Read MoreForde Windows and Remodeling, Inc.: Home Improvement Experts
At Forde Windows and Remodeling, Inc., we do more than just replace and install windows. We are experts at doing home improvement and our services are geared to improving your home not just in value, but energy efficiency and utility too. In this post, you’ll learn why we’re the home improvement experts you should turn to for your next remodeling …
Read MoreThe Dangers of DIY: Why You Should Avoid Installing Windows Yourself
Do you need some new windows in your home or business? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, window and door replacements are the most common exterior home renovation that there is! If it’s that time for you, you may be tempted to grab your old circular saw and some caulk to spend your Saturday installing them. Well, there are better ways to …
Read MoreAreas to Install Window Seats
A window seat is a fine addition to any home, but finding the best place to have it installed by professional window replacement contractors can be a daunting task, given the variety of options you get. Our designers have collected a few awesome window seat ideas you may want to try for your next home improvement project. Bedroom Don’t feel like stepping …
Read MoreYou Heard It Here First: The Best Kitchen Trends of 2019
One of our favorite kitchen trends of 2019 will find its roots in tradition. Here’s what Chicago’s best dressed kitchens will look like next year (and beyond). Kitchens remain one of the most popular home renovations. For good reason. A simple update will give you more than 90% return on investment. Because it’s the heart of the modern home, the kitchen is …
Read MoreHow Our Services Improve Your Home
Forde Windows and Remodeling, Inc. is the name to trust for expert window installation services and more. As your local remodeling company, we fine-tune our services to improve your home, particularly in terms of aesthetics and utility. Below, we share how our range of services can do exactly that. Window Repair The windows play a big role in providing “natural” ventilation to …
Read MoreForde Windows and Remodeling, Inc.: Expert Window Installation
Since 1985, Forde Windows and Remodeling, Inc. has been providing expert window replacement services throughout Illinois. From architectural design to construction services, we are the remodeling company you can count on to deliver you quality window replacement, installation, and general remodeling services. In this post, we discuss why homeowners throughout Northbrook recommend our full-service remodeling company. General Contracting Made Easy Whether we’re …
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