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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.

The Benefits of Garden Windows for San Diego Homes

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San Diego homeowners, especially those living in what many refer to as "cookie cutter" tract homes, are always looking for ways to add interest to their homes--something that will help make a home feel special and stand out in a neighborhood. One way homeowners can help make a home more unique is by installing specialty windows, and one of the more popular options is garden windows. Garden windows are a type of specialty window that projects outward from the wall similar to a bay window. … [Read more...]

Common Patio Door Options for San Diego Homeowners

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What do all San Diego homeowners have in common? They all are able to enjoy the year-round great weather that comes with living in San Diego! This great weather is one of the reasons so many homes in San Diego have patio doors. You can open them up almost any day of the year and allow fresh air into your home. Or you can, in effect, extend the square footage of your home by opening up your home to an outdoor living area like a patio or balcony. Many homes in San Diego were originally built … [Read more...]

Milgard Windows and Doors: Why So Popular in San Diego, Despite Inconsistent Reviews?

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Milgard is one of the larger replacement window manufacturers in the country and popular with many San Diego homeowners and home builders in the area. Many San Diego homeowners ask for them by name. But if you do a quick search for Milgard window reviews, you might find some surprising results for a replacement window brand that is so popular. Of course, consumer reviews are anecdotal, and the experience of one customer may not be representative of the customer experience as a whole, but when … [Read more...]

Window Materials: What Type is Best For San Diego Homeowners?

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There are many different types of replacement windows made with all kinds of different materials, but what is best for your San Diego home, and what is the difference between the most common types of materials used in replacement windows? Read on to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages associated with some of the materials used in replacement windows so you can make an informed decision when purchasing. Vinyl Windows Vinyl replacement windows are popular with many San Diego … [Read more...]

Secure the Weakest Entry into Your San Diego Home

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In 2015, the San Diego Sheriffs Department reported that over 1,400 residential burglaries took place in our local communities, and most home security experts agree that the majority of home break-ins occur at the front and rear entrances of homes. For a large majority of San Diego homes, that rear entrance is typically a sliding patio door, which poses no real deterrent for experienced criminals to force open. Sliding patio doors are great for visibility to outdoor spaces—they maximize … [Read more...]

E-book Helps San Diego Homeowners Decide if Replacement Windows are Right for Their Home

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For San Diego homeowners who are in the beginning stages of deciding whether or not to replace the windows in their home, I want to introduce you to an e-book my company, BM Windows, put out a couple of years ago titled, Investing in Your Home: Replacement Windows and Doors. The e-book makes multiple compelling arguments for why homeowners would be wise to replace their old, drafty, single pane windows with new, energy-efficient double or triple pane windows. But in case you think the e-book … [Read more...]

Anlin Window Reviews: What San Diego Consumers are Saying About Anlin Replacement Windows and Doors

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Anlin Window Systems is a small-but-growing replacement window company headquartered in California. They’ve been around since the 1990s, but their name hasn’t yet become a household name, likely because their products are not available in San Diego’s big box stores—only from authorized dealers. Those in the construction and replacement window industries in San Diego tend to be more familiar with Anlin products, however. In Anlin’s 25+ years in business, they have garnered quite the reputation … [Read more...]

What is a CSLB Number, and What Can It Tell You About A Window and Door Professional?

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Many replacement window and door companies, garage door companies, and screen companies in San Diego will advertise that they are “licensed,” but what does that mean exactly, and what can a license number tell you about that company? Well, quite a lot actually. Most San Diego homeowners won’t take the time to run the license number through the California Contractors State License Board website, but doing so (which only takes a minute) can give you some valuable information. Contractors are … [Read more...]

Awning Windows: Great for San Diego Homes

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Awning windows are not the most popular style of window we sell at our San Diego replacement window company, but they are worth a look if you are in the market for something other than just the common single slider or single hung window. They have many great benefits and may be the perfect style for a specific space in your home. Awning windows have a single glass panel that swings open via a top hinge, opening from the bottom upward. In many cases awning windows are the center in an … [Read more...]

How Many Panes of Glass is Enough for Replacement Windows in San Diego?

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Not too long ago, there was basically one option when it came to windows for your home—single pane windows. Now, you can get single pane, double pane, and even triple and quadruple pane windows for your San Diego home. But do you really need three or more panes of glass for maximum energy efficiency? Well, that question is a bit more complicated than it seems on the surface. Read on, and we’ll try to take some of the confusion out of shopping for energy efficient windows in San Diego. Single … [Read more...]