Not too long ago, if you wanted to find a home improvement professional, like a replacement window company, you would ask around for recommendations. Maybe your neighbors had recently replaced their windows and patio doors, so you would ask them if they were happy with the company they had used and the products they installed. Or, you would just look in the phone book for replacement window companies in your area and start making phone calls. All of that has changed with the rise of the internet, and all of the review sites on it. Now, you can easily see numerous reviews, both positive and negative, on multiple websites, about almost any company. Below, we’ve outlined some of the more popular and useful websites used for finding home services professionals like replacement window …
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BM Windows Publishes New E-book to Help San Diego Homeowners Navigate Window Replacement
We are well aware that consumers can suffer from information overload. There is so much information available at their fingertips that it can be overwhelming and make it harder, rather than easier, to make a decision about what to purchase and from whom to purchase it. This is especially true when it comes to buying replacement windows and doors. You could spend days or weeks researching companies and products and come away even more confused than when you began. Because of this, we thought it would be helpful to provide San Diego homeowners with a concise, easy-to-read guide to purchasing replacement windows for their homes. In our new e-book A Homeowner’s Guide to Replacement Windows, author and BM Windows owner Michal Bohm starts at the beginning, when homeowners are deciding if …
BM Windows Aids International Children’s Organization
Even though our replacement window business is located in San Diego, and we are dedicated to helping our community through various local charities, we also recognize that there are causes around the world that are in need of our assistance. One international organization our company recently connected with is the Kyrgyz Children’s Future. The Kyrgyz Children’s Future is a charity based in Virginia that is dedicated to helping disadvantaged children in Kyrgyzstan (also known as the Kyrgyz Republic). They provide physical and medical aid, as well as educational programs and projects, to several orphanages, schools, and programs for street children. They also work with families in the United States who have adopted children from the Kyrgyz Republic, helping them connect with their …
French Doors: Their History and Use in Today’s San Diego Homes
French doors are a popular choice with San Diego homeowners looking to add some additional style and light to their homes. They are also a great upgrade for those looking to add value to their home, and to give it a more upgraded look. They offer a classic touch and allow you to better enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather. What is the actual definition of a French door? French doors, sometimes called French hinged doors or swinging French doors, are made up of two adjoining doors that are hinged on opposite sides and open from the middle, usually outward. French patio doors are characterized by glass panes that run the full length of the doors. Homeowners who prefer a more classic or traditional style will often choose French patio doors over the more modern sliding patio doors. The …
Studies Show Replacement Windows to be One of the Best Exterior Remodeling Projects
Earlier this year, BM Windows published an e-book, titled Investing in Your Home: Replacement Windows and Doors. In the e-book, we reference several studies to back up our claim that replacement windows and doors are an excellent investment for San Diego homeowners to consider making in their homes. One such study is the 2015 Remodeling Impact Report that was put out by the National Association of Realtors Research Department. It was based a survey of members of the National Association of Relators, as well as a survey of members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), and a survey of consumers, conducted by HouseLogic.com. The first two surveys were completed in October 2015, and the HouseLogic survey was done in September 2015. The Value of Replacement Windows …
