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What to Look for in a San Diego Garage Door Repair Service

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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

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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

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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...]

Solar Window Screens Reduce Energy Costs for San Diego Homeowners

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The summer months in San Diego are hot, especially in the inland and valley areas of our community. Aggressive estimates claim that up to 40 percent of a home’s heat is the result of sunlit window space and around 50 percent of a household utility cost be can be attributed to fighting this source of heat. Air conditioners work overtime to cool our San Diego homes while heat seeps into our window spaces, but there is a relatively inexpensive solution: solar window screens. Solar window screen … [Read more...]

Your San Diego Window Screen Repair Options

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Damaged window screens can be the result of improper removal or natural damage from the elements. If your window screens are damaged and in need of repair, you have two options: 1. Fix the damaged window screen yourself or 2. Find a San Diego window screen repair service to visit your home and repair your damaged window screens for you. Do-It-Yourself Option Repairing damaged window screens yourself is a cost-saving solution that’s definitely cheaper than paying a San Diego service repair … [Read more...]

Redo the Kitchen or Replace Your San Diego Home Windows and Doors?

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For most San Diego homeowners, home improvement projects are not planned with unlimited financial resources. Saving-up of extra income for that one, or maybe two home improvement projects, means figuring out what you really, really want and balancing those projects with your budget constraints and what adds the most value to your home. Did you know, according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2015 Cost vs. Value Report for San Diego, CA that both vinyl window replacement and entry door replacement … [Read more...]

How to Open Your San Diego Garage Door With a Smart Device

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The recent explosion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and home automation solutions through smart devices has made the process of transforming your San Diego home into a “connected home” a convenient reality. This includes connecting your garage door opener to the internet, allowing it to be controlled by a smart device wirelessly. Apps for your tablet, smartphone or even PC are now available both from garage door manufacturers, as well as from third-party product manufacturers, which can … [Read more...]

Common San Diego Overhead Garage Door Opener Problems

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For San Diego residents, the garage isn’t just a place to store your car, it’s where you store your stuff. It’s where you keep your tools or maybe even where you work. So a problem with an overhead garage door can be a major headache. Below are some of the most common issues with overhead garage doors that many San Diego residents have. The Door Opener If the door won’t open or close, the problem is most likely the opener. First check to see whether the opener motor is properly plugged in, as … [Read more...]

JELD-WEN, a Window Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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JELD-WEN was founded in 1960 by Richard “Dick” Wendt. With just 15 employees the company began developing a reputation for manufacturing a good product and soon began acquiring new facilities and expanding its product lines. Today the company employs 20,000 people worldwide and has manufacturing and distribution locations all across the U.S. and in more than 20 different countries across the globe. One of JELD-WEN’s latest product offerings is the EpicVue wood windows series. This new product … [Read more...]

Milgard, a Common Window Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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Milgard Windows & Doors was founded in 1958 by Maurice Milgard, Jr. and his son in Tacoma, Washington. They began manufacturing sliding glass doors, in addition to windows, in the late 1960s. In 1989, the company introduced Milgard windows with vinyl frames. Milgard continues to grow, with operations facilities still located in Tacoma, as well as in Portland, Sacramento, Denver, Phoenix, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Temecula.  In 2001, Milgard was purchased by Masco Corporation, which also owns … [Read more...]