With autumn approaching, it’s time to get your home ready for chilly, wet weather. Here are three practical ways to prepare your home for the change of seasons. 1. Improve energy efficiency. Utility bills can soar during cold weather due to heat loss from old, poorly insulated windows and doors. Consider installing beautiful, new, energy-efficient…
3 Ways to Prepare Your Exterior for Fall
Reduce Your Energy Bill with Efficient Siding and Windows
When you move into your first home, especially if it is from an apartment where utilities are included, you may be shocked by the cost of heating and cooling your home. Or, if you move into a newer, bigger home, you may be surprised to see how much more it costs to heat and cool...
Save Money and Be Green with Environmentally Friendly Hardie Siding
As one of the leading siding products in America, James Hardie® fiber cement provides homes with many benefits. Homeowners love it for its low maintenance quality, its resistance to the elements, and its durability. And it’s easy on the eyes too! But did you know that James Hardie is also an environmentally friendly siding option?…
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Replacing Your Home’s Windows
No one enjoys making mistakes. And for homeowners, mistakes can feel overwhelming when they involve a costly investment in your home. Windows play a major role in the protection, comfort, and look of your St. Louis home, so when picking the right one, you want to avoid mistakes. Replacing windows can be a large undertaking….
How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient — Save the Planet and Your Wallet
We only have one planet to call home, so doing what we can to take care of it in every aspect of our lives is important. This can extend into your home life. With each passing year, more and more eco-friendly and energy-efficient home options and products become available. And by investing in each of…
5 Window Style Trends: What to Know Before Replacing Your Home’s Windows
There are a variety of practical reasons homeowners choose to replace windows, including increasing their home’s energy efficiency as well as window leaks and defects. However, the best part of window replacement often lies in being able to select new window styles to upgrade the look of your home. There are many variations of window…
5 Professional Design Tips Using HardieTrim to Achieve Instant Curb Appeal
You know you’ve done it, riffled through a home décor magazine, looking at the beautiful home exteriors and dreaming of how your home could achieve such a beautiful aesthetic. Well, it’s time to stop dreaming and time to start living in that reality. Adding visual appeal to your home isn’t rocket science — it’s a…
Why Replace Your Windows?
Here are six reasons to replace your old St. Louis windows with high quality, energy efficient Infinity from Marvin windows from the installer of replacement windows St. Louis residents trust – Lakeside Renovation & Design. Reduce monthly energy costs by reducing heat transfer through windows Enhance the beauty & value of your home Reduce outside…
Which Home Remodeling Projects Have the Highest Return on Investment?
Home remodeling has become an extremely popular home trend. Not only did the number of home remodelers increase in 2017 but the amount of money spent on remodels increased as well. Remodeling a home brings added value to your life, but it can also add value when it comes time for resale. Home updates, no…
5 Things to Know Before Replacing Your Home’s Windows
Nothing provides your home with as much light and life as your windows. Windows play an enormous role in protecting your home while also making it a pleasant space. The right kind of window can provide your family with natural light while also protecting your assets, so when you are looking to replace your windows,…