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Planning for your next major home remodeling project means knowing the best time to do it. Having trouble choosing when you should start? Let us help you figure it out. Spring A time known for comfortable and relaxing weather, spring is a notoriously double-edged sword. On the one hand, it has the best conditions for having the contractors over. There …

The success of your remodeling or renovation project depends on how experienced and handy the contractor you’ll be working with is, so it pays to be discerning. In this post, our experts at Forde Windows and Remodeling, Inc., list four questions to ask your contractor before you hire them. 1. Do You Offer Siding? Fiber cement or vinyl siding installation should be …

Forde Windows and Remodeling, Inc., is your trusted local professional window replacement contractor. We serve homeowners throughout Northbrook and other parts of Illinois, offering expert workmanship and high-quality services. We are also experts at fixing minor and major issues that plague most houses. In this post, you’ll learn how our services ensure comfort, curb appeal and energy efficiency in your home. …

Apart from providing a great view of the outside and letting your rooms breathe, windows also have to be capable of forming an airtight seal when they are fully closed. This is because failed window seals can affect your home’s energy efficiency. Watch out for these telltale signs that your windows’ seals are failing so you can get help from window …

Remodeling your home is a complex process. Even something as simple as residential window repair requires you to work with an experienced remodeling company to ensure its success. In this post, your experts at Forde Windows and Remodeling, Inc., discuss what qualities to look for in a remodeling contractor. Experience This is the first quality you should look for when you’re looking …

Windows are exposed to the weather and the elements on a daily basis. Eventually, this will wear them down, and they will need to be replaced. Knowing when to get window installation services is important for planning out your repair expenses. Here are some of the signs that point to a need for replacement. Energy Inefficiency/High Energy Bills Sometimes, it isn’t visible …

You’ve just demolished and rebuilt your kitchen, bathroom, or installed new windows. What is next? The finishing touches, of course. Paint is an important finishing touch when completing any home renovation project- including window and door installations! It is not the most costly aspect of remodeling, but it serves as a clincher and completes the look. When beginning a painting …