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Are Custom Cabinets Worth the Cost in San Diego?

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If you live in San Diego and are redoing your kitchen or bathroom, you may be trying to decide if you want custom cabinets. Custom cabinets are a great way to add value and style to your home. They can be made using any type of wood, including oak and cherry, and they can be designed to fit your specific needs. Because they're custom-made, they will fit your space perfectly and be built to last. If you're looking for custom cabinets, you may wonder whether they're worth it. After all, there … [Read more...]

San Diego Crestron Programming Company Works Behind the Scenes to Create Highly Customized AV Systems and Smart Homes

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Smart homes are all the rage right now, thanks to popular consumer products like Alexa, Ring, and Nest. You can now do things like turn on your home’s lights or your sound system with your voice, or check who’s standing on your front porch on your phone from anywhere in the world. These products are great and have brought home automation and home control to the masses, but what about those who want a truly customized and integrated system—one that allows homeowners to control all of their home’s … [Read more...]

Anlin Windows and Doors: A Great Value for San Diego Homeowners

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In this article, I wanted to highlight a replacement window brand that I highly recommend: Anlin Window Systems. The Anlin brand may not be as well known as window brands like Milgard, Simonton, or Pella, but they should not be overlooked by San Diego homeowners seeking high-quality vinyl window or patio doors. Anlin Window Systems only offers vinyl replacement windows and doors, so San Diego homeowners looking for wood, fiberglass, or aluminum windows or doors will need to look elsewhere. … [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...]

Milgard Windows: Are they a Good Choice for San Diego Homes?

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Milgard is one of the biggest names in vinyl replacement windows. It is a company that has been around for more than 50 years, and their products can be found in homes throughout the country. Milgard is known for producing their own glass units, vinyl components, and fiberglass frames in order to control quality, and they offer a Full Lifetime Warranty on all of their windows and patio doors. In 2001, Milgard was purchased by Masco Corporation, a large manufacturer of home improvement products … [Read more...]

Insulated Garage Doors, Worth It for San Diego Homeowners?

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Is it worth it for San Diego homeowners to insulate their garage door? Well—it depends. If your garage is attached to your home and it’s used as a primary entry and exit point of your home and if it faces the sun for extended time periods during the day, you might find the benefits of an insulated garage door worth the purchase cost. According to LiftMaster, 7 out of 10 homeowners use their garage door as the primary entry to their home. Standard, non-insulated garage doors are typically made … [Read more...]

Window Tinting for Your San Diego Home

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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...]

Wide-span Doors for San Diego Households

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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...]

Benefits of a Security Screen Door for San Diego Residents

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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...]