You’ve probably heard of window tinting, but may associate it with cars. However, the windows in your home can also be tinted with special glass coatings that can make your San Diego home a more comfortable place to live, while saving you money at the same time. There are many benefits to residential window tinting and several San Diego companies that can install them for you. Here are a few of the benefits: Increased Energy Efficiency The reason most San Diego homeowners add window tinting … [Read more...]
Plantation Shutters Offer Elegance and Energy Savings for San Diego Homeowners
Plantation shutters are becoming a popular option as a window treatment in San Diego homes. And it’s obvious why—they are both functional and attractive. Plantation shutters are considered an “upgrade” to most people in the housing market, so when it comes time to sell your San Diego home, you will have an edge on your competition. This makes plantation shutters a great investment in your home. Plantation shutters are made with slats that can be tilted open, either fully or partially, to … [Read more...]
The HERO Program To Help San Diego Homeowners Finance Replacement Windows
Energy efficient replacement windows are an effective way to reduce energy costs and do your part to reduce electricity consumption in our San Diego communities. Did you know the HERO Program is available to San Diego area homeowners looking to finance energy efficient replacement windows. HERO is an acronym for Home Energy Replacement Opportunity. It’s a program that partners with your local San Diego government to offer a unique and affordable financing option for homeowners looking to make … [Read more...]
Wide-span Doors for San Diego Households
Wide-span doors used to be a feature found in only the most upscale San Diego homes, but not any longer. Door manufacturers are now offering wide-span door options that are much more affordable and offer many more features than in years past. As more and more manufacturers enter the wide-span door marketplace, the competition is a boon for San Diego homeowners looking for reasonable cost, increased design technology and a myriad of stylistic and functional options. Although prices of wide-span … [Read more...]
Sliding Reclaimed Wood Doors Transform Any San Diego Home or Office Space
If you’re looking to make a statement or transform a your San Diego home or office interior and give it unique character unlike anything else around, sliding reclaimed wood doors are a great way to upgrade your interior style and display a piece of American history. Sliding reclaimed wood doors hang from a flat track hanger and can be opened or closed in several different functional combinations and are sometimes referred to as “barn doors”. What makes them truly unique and spectacular, … [Read more...]
Benefits of a Security Screen Door for San Diego Residents
Security screen doors are a great option for San Diego residents who would like to add an additional layer of security to their homes. Usually made from steel or aluminum, these doors are available for purchase from local San Diego door retailers, as well as custom made by smaller manufacturers. Here are the benefits a residential security screen door can offer a San Diego resident: Security As the name implies, security screen doors provide security in the form of a reinforced frame, … [Read more...]
Sun Tunnels Can Brighten Your San Diego Home
Many San Diego homes have dark bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms and other rooms that could be illuminated by daylight if they only featured a window or door. Sun tunnel skylights, sometimes referred to as “tubular skylights”, “light tubes”, “sun pipes” or even “solar tubes” are a great option to illuminate dim and dark interior living spaces with daylighting technology. Basically a sun tunnel is a specially designed tunnel that passes San Diego sunlight from the roof to the ceiling. The tunnel is … [Read more...]
What to Look for in a San Diego Garage Door Repair Service
So your garage door isn’t working properly and you need it repaired or replaced, or maybe it’s just making a horrible racket and you want to get it checked out by professional garage door expert. Here are a few tips on what to look for in a San Diego garage door repair service. Reviews If you are like me then you don’t spend more than $10 on any product or service without first reading the reviews. San Diego garage door repair services are no different. Do your homework, check the reviews of … [Read more...]
Own the Most Unique Front Door in Your San Diego Community
Looking to set your house apart from your neighbors’ houses and give your San Diego residence curb appeal that increases your property value? Maybe you’re looking for an antique piece of Americana and enjoy having conversation starters to show friends and family. A great way to accomplish all of these is to purchase a reclaimed or re-purposed wood front door. These custom-made doors are manufactured from architecturally salvaged wood from barns, railroad ties, fences, and other doors. … [Read more...]
San Diego Solar Powered Skylights Eligible for 30% Federal Tax Credit
If you are interested in having a skylight installed in your home, did you know that solar powered skylights are eligible to receive a 30% Federal Tax Credit? The combination of the Emergency Stabilization Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides a 30% tax credit on both the purchase and installation of qualifying products such as solar electric property, solar water heating, and qualified wind energy products. Under these laws, qualifying solar powered skylights are eligible … [Read more...]
