Understanding the Condensation on Your Windows
When you’re inside, your windows offer a way to allow light into your home while letting you see what’s going on outdoors. They’re a beautiful way to have a space feel more open while being functional in offering a fresh breeze when you open them. However, a foggy window can significantly reduce the functionality and […]
5 Christmas Window Decorations-Ideas to Beautify Your Home Inside & Out
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means prepping your home for the holidays. Not only should your windows be draft-free and secure, but window decorations can do double duty by making your home lovely inside and out. Although you may not want to learn how to decorate your windows for Christmas […]
Energy Savings Benefits of Lo-E Window & Glass Door Coatings
How Many Ways Can We Write Low-Emissivity? Whether you’ve seen it written Lo-E, Low-E, Loe, or LoĒ it all means Low-Emissitivy. This is an invisible insulating coating for your windows and glass patio doors. You might have seen this terminology on different websites and maybe heard the term been thrown around. So what the heck […]
Todd Talbot’s DIY Window Box – Step by Step Instructions & Materials
How To Guide: Window Planter Box – The Perfect DIY Addition to Your New Window by Vancouver’s Own Love It or List It Star Todd Talbot I’ve been using this quarantine time to tackle projects on my wish list of our East Vancouver cottage. Last year I had my windows replaced by the team over […]
We Offer Financing, 3 Month Payment Vacation for New Windows & Doors
Home Improvement Financing Did you know that we work with FinanceIt to provide easy, mobile friendly payment plans? FinanceIt is a Canadian company that offers loans for home improvement projects. They break down large ticket project costs into affordable regular payments. This means your window and door replacement project can cost you $109/month rather than […]
The 3 Most Common Types of Window Trims Explained
The Three Window Flange Options Knowing the three window flange options is important when replacing the windows in your home. Depending on the siding type, exposure and look you want to achieve there may be one obvious choice for you. Let us show you the difference and explain what is best for you with your […]
Cleaning Your Windows While in Quarantine
Caring For Your Windows and Doors While many of us are working from home during this time, looking longingly out of our windows and doors, we can’t help but notice the dirt and grime build up on the glass. With extra time on our hands, we have been receiving many requests on tips to best […]
How To Know When It’s Time To Replace Your Windows
Signs To Look For When Deciding If It’s Time To Replace Your Windows. By Guest Blogger: Kaitlin Krull Kaitlin Krull is a professional home improvement writer and mom of two girls living the expat life. She enjoys writing for the window leads professionals at Modernize with the goal of providing expert knowledge on home renovation projects and […]
5 Signs It Is Time To Replace Your Windows
Article credit: Homestars Blog written by Jessica Greaves Sometimes it’s obvious you need to replace your windows. If a baseball comes flying through your front window and lands on your carpet, you know you’ll need to replace it sooner rather than later. Other times our windows can be broken or need repairs but because there are no […]
Understanding the Different Style of Windows
Below are the most common types of windows: At Long Life Windows and Doors we offer many different styles of vinyl windows. With the variety of openings available we can find the right fit for each room in your home. Factors to consider when deciding which window style is best can depend on air flow, view, security […]