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Window Shopping with Michal

Window Shopping with Michal is an exclusive column with Michal Bohm, owner of BM Windows in San Diego. His articles provide San Diego homeowners with insider tips to help you navigate the replacement window and door buying process, and share insights that aid in choosing the best replacement windows and doors for your home.

Are San Diego Window Companies Really the Best Places to Buy Replacement Windows?

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If you’ve never shopped for new windows before, you might not be aware that there are San Diego window companies that specialize in replacement windows. Your first inclination may have been to call a general contractor or go to the home services counter at your local home improvement store. While you can certainly get new windows by going these routes, they may not necessarily be the best options for you. What most homeowners who do their research find, is that going with a specialty … [Read more...]

How Has the Replacement Window Industry in San Diego Changed Since Covid?

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Although most things in San Diego are back to normal since the COVID-19 pandemic started more than two years ago, we are still seeing some lingering effects in everyday life. Some places still require you to wear a mask. Other businesses now have a fully remote workforce, with no intention of ever bringing employees back to the office. As far as the replacement window industry, everything is pretty much back to normal, with a few minor exceptions. First of all, homeowners in San Diego should … [Read more...]

When it Comes to Window Replacement in San Diego, Installation Is More Important Than You Might Think

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Let’s talk about replacement window installation. As a replacement window dealer in San Diego, it’s my experience that most of my customers focus on the windows themselves. They ask about the manufacturers, the quality of the materials, and the features of the windows. They want to make sure their new windows will be energy efficient, help keep out the noise from outside, and upgrade the curb appeal of their home. Rarely, does anyone ask about the installation of their new windows. They don’t … [Read more...]

Online Design Center Offers Replacement Window Shoppers a New Way to Explore Options

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things, one of them being the way we shop. People who never did much online shopping before are now doing it exclusively. They are shopping for everything from clothing to pet food to toilet paper. They’re also doing more online research before making big purchases like appliances or cars, whereas before, they might have gone into a store or dealership to ask questions and compare options. At our San Diego replacement window company, BM Windows, we … [Read more...]

Shopping for Replacement Windows in the Age of COVID-19

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The coronavirus outbreak put a stop to many activities, such as congregating in large crowds, going to the movies, in-person schooling, and eating inside restaurants. One thing it hasn’t stopped, however, is the need (or desire) for home upgrades. In fact, with people spending more time in their homes, it has created quite a demand for home improvement services. At our San Diego replacement window company, we are busier than ever, and our reputable competitors seem to be as well. Maybe it’s … [Read more...]

Decoding Replacement Window Language: Window Frame Materials

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This article is the ninth in a series of 15 articles where we “decode” some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. Replacement windows may seem like fairly simple consumer products, and back in the day, they were. You had a wooden frame with a pane of glass fitted into it. But today’s windows actually have a lot that goes into them. The glazing … [Read more...]

Decoding Replacement Window Language: High-Pressure Sales Jargon

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This article is the eighth in a series of 15 articles where we “decode” some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. This post will focus on the high-pressure sales tactics that some San Diego replacement window companies use to try to lock customers into a contract before they’re really ready to make a decision. These tactics are not only used by … [Read more...]

Decoding Replacement Window Language: Egress Windows

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This article is the seventh in a series of 15 articles where we "decode" some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. An egress window is one of those things that most San Diego homeowners have probably heard of, but maybe aren’t quite sure what exactly they are. Unless you’re in the construction industry, there’s no need to understand the … [Read more...]

Decoding Replacement Window Language: Bay and Bow Windows

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This article is the sixth in a series of 15 articles where we "decode" some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. A lot of people we come across in San Diego use the terms “Bay Window” and “Bow Window” interchangeably. This is understandable, given that the two window configurations are very similar. However, they are slightly different. In this … [Read more...]

Helpful Guide Walks San Diego Homeowners Through Window Replacement Purchase

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If you’re like many people in the beginning stages of shopping for replacement windows for your San Diego home, you are suffering from information overload. There are so many companies out there selling what seem to be similar products, and it’s hard to know where to even begin. That's why I decided to write a helpful step-by-step guide, in the form of an e-book, that can help homeowners through the entire process of researching and selecting a San Diego replacement window company. It is … [Read more...]