If your patio space is exposed to the elements, you may benefit from a patio cover from Modern. Barbecue for all twelve months of the year, host gatherings without worrying about the weather and enjoy your deck or patio every single day with no worries about scorched feet or wasted outdoor space. Our glass or aluminum patio covers are backed by a solid 20-year warranty, installed by trained professionals and designed for many happy years of outdoor enjoyment.  Ready to expand your living space to the outdoors? Read on to find out which type of patio cover is best for you.

Glass Patio Covers

If you love the idea of a sunroom, but don't like the thought of being completely closed in, a glass patio cover could be the perfect solution to get that open-air feeling. Glass covers absorb and reflect sunlight while still maintaining a comfortable temperature, so they're the best of both worlds. With a glass patio cover, you can enjoy unrestricted views for watching the clouds float…

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Cozy Up Your Space with a DIY Window Seat

Looking for a DIY home project that will serve you well into the future? Look no further than this DIY window seat project.

Window seats may look like they cost hundreds or thousands of dollars to pull off, but there is no need to pay a contractor for something you can do yourself. Once you have all the necessary materials, you’ll be surprised at how easily this comes together.

This project is a perfect way to spruce up that awkward cranny under your windows – the spot where a couch or love seat just isn’t working out.

But first:

What Exactly is a Window Seat?

A window seat can be thought of as a custom built-in feature that fills in an alcove or recessed window space in a house. It’s a bench-style seat that is typically flush with the walls on either side of it. A window seat can be upholstered, or dressed up or down with pillows, cushions, and blankets. Many styles also include storage underneath or within.

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How to Choose the Right Replacement Windows For Your Home

Think all replacement windows are basically the same? The truth is that there are actually many subtle differences amongst all the products on the market these days, especially when it comes to glass quality and performance.

If you’re on the market for new windows for your home but don’t know where to start, our guide to choosing the right windows will walk you through all you need to know about the process.

Step 1: Decide on What You Need: Repair, Replace, or Retrofit

Choosing the right windows begins with carefully considering the condition of your existing windows and frames. For example, if it’s only the glass of your windows that is broken, and your frames are in good shape, you can get away with just replacing the glass. But if your windows are constantly foggy, more than 20 years old, or increasingly drafty – and you’re all out of DIY solutions – it’s time to consider replacing your windows.

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Want to Reduce Your Home’s Heating & Cooling Costs? Just Take a Look Out the Window

With the cost of heating and cooling your home or business steadily on the rise, energy efficient building features are becoming more and more commonplace. If you’re looking to reduce the cost of your energy bills, one great place to start is with your windows and sliding glass doors.

When it comes to improving your home’s energy efficiency by way of your windows, you have two main options. You can either fix or improve your existing windows, or replace your windows entirely.

Here are our best energy-saving tips when it comes to your windows.

Improving Your Existing Windows

Fix Drafts – A drafty window means there is some air seeping in and out of your window frame. This is likely due to cracked seals. Sometimes drafty windows can be fixed using caulking or weather stripping, but there is a time limit as to how long this solution will be viable. Drafty windows ultimately need repl…

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