Summer Home Improvement

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Summer Home Improvement

Younger homeowners and homes with children are significantly more likely to be planning a home improvement this summer and perhaps as many as three or more home improvements.
Homeowners plan to spend a median of $1,200 on summer home improvement projects.
Homes with children as well as homeowners 54 and younger plan to spend one-third more ($1,500) compared with homes without children and those 55 and older ($1,000).
Some of the most popular summer home improvement projects are outdoor spaces (40 percent) and bathrooms (17 percent). According to the Zillow Digs Summer Home Improvement Trend and Spending Survey, 60 percent of homeowners plan to make a home improvement or addition this summer. Summer is known for its humid weather and thunderstorms. Protect your doors from the elements this summer by installing brand new storm doors. Storm doors protect your main doors from the elements while bringing style to your home. It’s also a a great way to bring natural summer light into your home. Does your electric bill skyrocket every summer because of air conditioning costs? By installing new windows you can conserve energy by keeping heat in or out of the house. These windows also add décor and style to your home. As fall approaches and the nights cool down, open the windows to let the fresh air in, or keep them closed to preserve heat. From outdoor to indoor, there is something to make your home more presentable this summer as you get together with family and friends. These renovations will make your home more enjoyable this summer while also adding value.

SUMMER HOME MAINTENANCE TO-DO
Check the air conditioner
Inspect outdoor play equipment
Check the mower
Sharpen tool edges- mower, blades, hoes
Cut back shrubbery
Clean the gutters and downspouts
Clean and prep the pool
Power wash siding or brick
Check and clean the grill
Inspect exterior for loose or rotted siding
Inspect bricks and foundation for cracks or leaks
Wash the windows on the outside
Check windows for leaks
Recaulk seals on doors and windows
Inspect and clean the deck
Reseal the deck
Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct
Fill cracks in concrete or asphalt
Re-Seal the garage floor
Inspect the roof for leaks or damage
Inspect all locks on doors and windows
Shampoo the carpet

Falling Water, A Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece, is 77

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Falling Water by Frank Lloyd Wright

Fallingwater stands as one of Wright’s greatest masterpieces both for its dynamism and for its integration with the striking natural surroundings. Wright’s passion for Japanese architecture was strongly reflected in the design of Fallingwater, particularly in the importance of interpenetrating exterior and interior spaces and the strong emphasis placed on harmony between man and nature. The house was meant to compliment its site while still competing with the drama of the falls and their endless sounds of crashing water. The power of the falls is always felt, not visually but through sound, as the breaking water could constantly be heard throughout the entire house. The exterior of Fallingwater enforces a strong horizontal pattern with the bricks and long terraces. The windows on the facade have also have a special condition where they open up at the corners, breaking the box of the house and opening it to the vast outdoors. It is an iconic architectural masterpiece that will remain so in the hearts of Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts forever!

Falling Water, by Frank Lloyd Wright

Window Accessories and Upgrades

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Our Parts Catalog can be used when you need to identify an Andersen replacement part for an installed window or door.
Find part information on 80 years of Andersen products.
Get part numbers, descriptions and dimensions that will help you identify and order parts quickly and accurately.
Get details including size charts or grids, product detail, illustrations, part numbers, descriptions and dimensions that will help you identify and order parts quickly and accurately.
Created for building professionals and homeowners, these documents can be used when you’re attempting to identify an Andersen replacement part for an installed window or door. Contact TR Window Services to place an order for your parts.

Conversion Kits

One of our biggest sellers is the Andersen Narroline Conversion Kits. Andersen® Narroline® Conversion Kits are used to convert your existing Andersen Perma-Shield® Narroline® double-hung window into a convenient 400 Series Tilt-Wash window. A conversion kit provides an easy-to-install, inexpensive way to add tilt functionality for easy glass cleaning from inside the home. This kit has High-Performance Low-E4® glass which provides outstanding overall performance where both heating and cooling costs are a concern. Natural pine interior allows you to compliment the interior of your home with a finish of your choice. Kit includes jamb liners, sash, balancers, new lock and installation instructions. Ask us today if your existing Andersen Narroline Windows can be upgraded!

Andersen® Narroline® Conversion Kits

Happy 110th Anniversary, Andersen!

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Happy 110th Anniversary, Andersen!

(The following post is from Donna Rome, One Of A Kind,Inc.)

It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Andersen unveiled their centennial artwork. What an amazing project this was! Lawrence Romorini and I were fortunate to visit the company’s Bayport, Minnesota headquarters—where it all began in 1903 on the St. Croix River–and collaborate with their Centennial Project Manager Stacy Einck, who provided all the great material to transform Andersen’s story into 7.5 ft. x 5 ft x 11 in. lobby art.
In addition, we welcomed the centennial team, including Stacy, Maureen McDonough, CEO Don Garofalo and Sarah Andersen, a fourth generation family member, to One Of A Kind for further brainstorming. Fond memories. It was from this session that Lawrence got his inspiration as the CEO asked, “You couldn’t possibility make the art in the shape of a contemporary Andersen window, could you?” That’s all the challenge Lawrence needed…and Andersen proceeded to send us an actual window frame to surround the art.

A decade later we hope visitors and associates continue to enjoy Andersen’s lobby art every day. And that some of those beautiful posters of the 100th art are still on display at locations around the world!

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