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Simple, clean lines and a lack of the decorations very common in older homes generally characterize modern homes. Modern architecture started to become popular after the Second World War.

The early twentieth century brought a style of home to the U.S. that focused on arts and crafts details – the craftsman bungalow. Craftsman homes are sturdy with clean lines and made with natural materials.

Did you know that your front door will likely influence how people view your home more so then even siding, roofing, and windows? A well-designed entrance welcomes visitors and can give a favorable or less than favorable first impression of you and your home.

It’s November and with the fall/winter season comes some rain. We’re pretty much guaranteed a few rainy and windy days – yes, probably more than a few. If you have Milgard windows you’ll want to be aware of the weep system that allows water to drain to the outside as it builds up, protecting the inside of your home.

Condensation forms on the inside glass of windows when there is an excess of humidity in the home. The warmer the air, the more moisture it will retain. When the warm air in your home comes in contact with the cold glass, it is cooled and condensation forms.

Skylights are great for bringing the outside in and providing natural light indoors - especially in the greater Seattle, Tacoma area. But sometimes the extra light is not wanted and brings in extra heat, which isn’t always wanted as well. There are a variety of window treatments to consider for your skylights.

The reason windows are such an important part of the home is because light is very important in our lives. Light also plays a critical role in a rooms design.

Of all the elements that make up your home, the windows are the ones that affect your life the most. This is because natural light and a connection to the natural world have a huge affect on our mental health. The windows in your home frame your view and bring nature inside.

If you’ve ever found yourself out in the middle of a desert at night without a soul in sight or up in the mountains with miles between you and civilization, you probably took note of how quiet it was; if you don’t find yourself in secluded areas much you were probably quite amazed at the silence.

You’ve heard the statistics before – 25 percent of your home’s energy bill is due to inefficient windows according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Yet you still have inefficient windows - wasting money and making it harder to have a comfortable home in the winter.