HAVAN Spotlight: Kris Alexander (Homebuilders Association Vancouver)

We wanted to share our recent interview with Dawn at HAVAN, (The Homebuilders Association Vancouver). We recently joined this year, and are in good company with our friends at Jamie Banfield Design and Vinyltek Windows to name a few. HAVAN provides both industry and consumer education, and actively liaises with local municipal governments with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Home Improvements Should Grow Home Equity

Most of us that own a home have read with interest the articles that show up as regular as the crows this time of year. These stories generally outline the value of various types of home improvements, and typically rank […]