How New Windows Can Add A Whole New Lease Of Life To Your Home

If you want to substantially improve your home but do not have a lot of money or time to devote to the project, replacing your windows could be the answer.

People may not spend much time thinking about windows on a daily basis, but their impact can be enormous.

If you have been living with single glazing or low-quality double glazing, you may have tolerated poor comfort and high energy expenses without realizing how a relatively small investment may enhance your life so dramatically.

Here are the top reasons why replacing your windows can add a whole new lease of life to your home.

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Enhanced comfort

It is that time of year when even the most hesitant people go for the thermostat.

But did you realize that up to 40% of that heat could be lost through your windows and doors?

If you notice condensation on the inside of your windows, it could be an indication that you need to replace them.

Reduced heat loss means fewer draughts and cold spots with energy-efficient glass. You will immediately notice that your home is cozier.

Savings on energy bills

With all of that heat still inside your house, you could see a significant reduction in your energy expenditures.

It may not appear to be much, but with the average life lifetime of modern quality windows projected to be 20 years or more, it is a long-term investment.

For peace of mind, quality vendors will provide insurance-backed warranties, so you can rest assured that you have made a sound investment.

They look great

It is astonishing how much of an aesthetic difference new replacement windows can make — giving the entire house a facelift.

With a large choice of window forms, styles, and colors, as well as glazing options, there is guaranteed to be something to fit any home. 

Upgrading your windows to contemporary UPVC makes them nearly maintenance-free. So you will not have to spend time painting or repairing old wooden frames that are coming apart on you.

This will improve your home while you live in it, but it will also make it more appealing to potential purchasers if you decide to sell in the future.

Peace and quiet

If you live near a major highway or road, you have most likely become accustomed to the incessant noise. You might not even notice how it is interfering with your sleep and putting you on edge until it is gone.

Even if you do not notice it on a daily basis, excessive road noise will be noted by potential purchasers and can be off-putting.

Quality replacement windows not only insulate your home against heat loss, but they also keep out far more outside noise.

Increased security

The majority of burglaries occur through the downstairs doors or windows.

Modern windows and doors are far more secure; they are less likely to give under pressure, and the glass is far more difficult to smash through.

Nokia 1520 Cell Phone

Nokia are one of the few smart phone makers who are specializing in new Windows Mobile OS phones. In the beginning these phones were ok, but underpowered.  This is far from true with the 1520.  The 1520 has an incredibly bight screen, takes stellar pictures, moves quickly an is a breeze to use.

pic4The Nokia 1520 has the same basic shape as the Lumia 800 and 925, except the 1520 is thinner, quicker, more robust processing power and a big 6 inch screen which is border line tablet.  The phone comes in three colors yellow, red and black.  )Yellow being the brightest and most attention grabbing, so the one I had to have.)  The phone itself has some killer specs.
General

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – all versions
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 – RM-937, RM-939, RM-940
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 – RM-938

4G Network LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 – RM-937
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 – RM-938, RM-940

SIM Nano-SIM

Announced 2013, October

Status Available. Released 2013, November

Body Dimensions 162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm, 120.3 cc (6.41 x 3.36 x 0.34 in)

Weight 209 g (7.37 oz)

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size 1080 x 1920 pixels, 6.0 inches (~367 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch- Yes

Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 2

– ClearBlack display

Sound Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Loudspeaker- Yes

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3.5mm jack Yes

– Dolby Headphone sound enhancement

Memory Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB

Internal 16 GB (RM-940 only)/32 GB, 2 GB RAM

Data GPRS Yes

EDGE Up to 236.8 kbps

Speed HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps

UL, 150 Mbps DL

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 with A2DP

NFC Yes

USB Yes, microUSB v2.0

Camera Primary 20 MP, 4992 х 3744 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, opticalimage stabilization, autofocus, dual-LED flash, check qualityFeatures 1/2.5” sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, PureView technology, dual capture, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama
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Many believe windows are only meant to be seen through, but those of us with older houses know that these windows are also places for wind to blow through.  (Where our precious and expensive heat leaks out in a slow steady stream.)  That little breeze you feel by those windows might as well be dollars blowing out the window.  Inefficient windows are one of the top complaints of older homes, right after out houses and corpses in the crawl space.  Yeah, we’ve all seen that movie.  What? Indow Window panels are a great way to combat this issue (the energy efficiency- nothing they can do about the Indian burial mound in the backyard, sorry- call the ghostbusters)  while also helping improve sleeping patterns in children and help those who suffer from migraines with the new Blackout Panels.
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