How to Remove and Re-Install Window Screens With Videos
Do you want to remove your screens to clean them so they look shiny and new or remove them for the winter months to let in more light? We’ve created videos to show you exactly how to do so without damaging your screens! Click on the Images Below for Easy to Follow Videos Showing You How […]
Window Safety Education for Our Loyal Customers
Ensuring that our customers are up to speed on window safety is extremely important to us and our community. This is why, we have decided to include the article write up below, written by Angela Dickson from windowanddoor.com , to ensure you are up to speed on window safety. Window Safety For Young Children in Your Home […]
Attraction is Better Than Promotion for Long Term Success
Consistent Customer Satisfaction More Important Than Profit Many years ago my good friend and original business partner, Peter Nugent, made a simple comment: “no matter how big the profit is on any one project it won’t be enough to retire on”. We were discussing our business philosophy shortly after starting Long Life together in 1989, […]
Moisture On The Outside Of Your Windows?
Condensation on The Outside Of Your Windows? It Might Just Mean They Are Working! Every year at this time we receive calls from homeowners about moisture appearing on the outside of their windows, often when the sky is clear but the humid fall air is cooler. The information below is courtesy of Cardinal Glass, who […]
Welcome The Sunshine With High Performing Windows
Your Windows Can Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Home Several years ago I was driving through the British Properties in West Vancouver on my way to see a client early in the afternoon. It was a lovely, sunny spring day, and most of the homes in this area have great views of the ocean, […]
Things to Know About Wintertime & Your Windows
Every year at this time we receive several calls from homeowners concerned about their cold, wet windows. They are understandably nervous that water is damaging the structure of exterior walls, or rooms are difficult to keep comfortably warm, or both. It is not always easy to provide accurate advice without a site visit, but we can […]
Guest Blog: Financial Tips for Saving Up for a Renovation
Budgeting for Your Home Renovation We’re very excited to have Gina Best guest blogging for us this week. Offering services such as window installation and replacement doors means we work with a lot of clients going through renovations. Renovations can be pricey, so we invited Gina to touch on financial tips for getting ready for a […]
Understanding The Three Common Window Installations
Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner walked into our showroom feeling fairly confident that they knew quite a bit about windows and wanted to talk to someone about pricing. They explained that their project required renovation windows so we shouldn’t bother showing them any new construction products. When I explained that in both cases the window was […]
Windows That Require the Least Maintenance
Comparing Window Materials to Protect Your Investment Blog contributed by: Modernize.com If you are a homeowner living on the west coast who is planning to replace the windows in your home, there are many window options to choose from. Not only are there countless design options, but there are also many brands and operational styles […]
Modern Glass Technology is Really Cool!
I’m writing this article near the end of June while Vancouver is experiencing a heat wave after several weeks of above average temperatures, clear blue skies, and record amounts of sunshine. It’s the weekend, and I was out picking up a few items at the local Rona so I can complete a project in our […]