How To Refresh Your Home’s Windows

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Whether you’re worried about your home’s curb appeal or living in an older property, there are many benefits associated with ‘refreshing’ your windows. In fact, this can: 

  • Add considerable value to your home 
  • Improve your home’s aesthetics 
  • Improve your home’s energy efficiency 
  • Lower your energy bills 

With that in mind, here’s how you can refresh your home’s windows!

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Start by Inspecting Your Windows

Unlike other fixtures within your home, it can be slightly harder to figure out when windows aren’t functioning correctly. For example, there’s not necessarily a ‘visible’ cue for when hot air is escaping through gaps in window sealing/frames.

However, regularly inspecting your windows should make it easier to identify signs of trouble, such as the presence of dampness on window sills, condensation between panes and drafts.

If you notice any of these issues, then you can either aim to carry out some restoration work or install new windows entirely.

You may also want to replace your windows outright if they were installed more than 15-20 years ago, even if you have not yet begun to notice any particular issues with them.

After all, 15-20 years of wear and tear will have impacted the functionality and appearance, and they are likely relatively outdated when compared to newer window designs. 

Installing New Windows

If you’ve decided to start from scratch by installing new windows, then you should do some research ahead of time in order to: 

  • Figure out what kind of windows you’d like (i.e., triple or double-glazed) 
  • Determine how much you can spend on this 
  • Find a provider you can trust

While you may have a particular budget in mind, it’s worth noting that installing new windows is something that you will get great ROI from.

For example, this will make your home much more energy-efficient, meaning that you’ll notice your energy bills start to drop. In addition to this, it will add to the overall value of your property quite considerably. 

Before committing to a purchase, be sure to reach out to a few different local providers. This way, you can gain a better understanding of the average price for this kind of service in your local area and can, therefore, put your best foot forward.

Increase your confidence in your chosen provider by reading reviews from past clients or looking at photographs of their completed work.

This way, you’ll feel as though you can trust them to take good care of your windows (and your home more generally).

Know How to Look After Your Windows

Whether you’ve recently installed new windows or are trying to spruce up your home’s existing features, it’s crucial that you know how to maintain your home’s windows

For the most part, this simply means cleaning both your internal and external windows regularly.

While the latter you may want to leave to a professional (given that it requires you to work at height), you can clean your interior windows using nothing more than warm water and a mild detergent.

Alternatively, you could purchase a product made specifically for use on windows (or glass). While this can be a little time-consuming, you should aim to clean your windows every three weeks. 

Respond to Issues Right Away

If you notice an issue with your windows, such as damage to the sealing holding them in place or even a crack in the glass, the sooner you respond, the better.

This means that you can rectify the issue before it causes serious damage to your home while also ensuring that this task is as cost-effective as possible. 

Sometimes, you may find that you’re able to carry out repairs independently. For example, you can seal gaps within your window frames using sealant, which can be purchased online or at any local DIY store. 

However, if you’re unsure what to do or need to carry out any serious maintenance work, you should be sure to bring in an expert for help and assistance.

Otherwise, you could worsen the issue, no matter how good your intentions are. This means that you’ll then have to spend more money rectifying the issue than you would if you were to ring a repairman in the first place. 

Final Thoughts

From installing new windows when it is necessary to putting your DIY-skills to the test, there are plenty of steps that you can take to refresh your home’s window.

While this can be a time-consuming process, it brings forth many benefits, meaning it’s well worth the energy, time, and money you’ll put in! 

Julie Higgins
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Julie is a Staff Writer at momooze.com. She has been working in publishing houses before joining the editorial team at momooze. Julie's love and passion are topics around beauty, lifestyle, hair and nails.