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3 Damage-Free Holiday Decorating Tips for Your Kansas City Home

Binder Clip DecorationsWe all love festive holiday decorations, but not the damage many of them leave behind. This year prevent injury to your home, and make the post-holiday cleanup a breeze. All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding gives you three damage-free decorating tips for the holiday season.

Use Binder Clips to Hang Lights on Your Roof

Put the staple gun down. Don’t be a Clark Griswold and end up stapled to your roof. There are more efficient, and less damaging ways hang your holiday lights from your roof. This may seem a little out of the box, but binder clips are actually a perfect partner for your lights. They are the perfect size to hold your lights in place, and are sturdy enough to keep them there all season. It also takes very little time to hang your lights with this technique. Plus, you’ll love the easy cleanup, and your perfectly intact roof when the holidays are over.

Try Zip Ties to Hang Decorations on Porch Railings

Leave the tape in your arts and crafts drawer, and forget about the hot glue gun. This year hang holiday garland or other holiday decorations from your porch railing without having to fix the damage when the holidays are over. Use clear zip ties or fishing line to tie your decorations in place with little to no visual intrusion.

Related Read: DIY Holiday Wreaths for Your Kansas City Front Door

Use Over-The-Door Hooks to Hang Wreaths

Keep your new front door installed by All-Weather looking like new this holiday season. Skip the damaging 3M tape and nails this year. Instead choose over-the-door hooks that can support your holiday wreath without the harmful effects. You may even want to add a piece of felt to the part of the hook that touches the door in case the wind causes the wreath and hanger to swing back and forth possibly scratching your door’s finish.

Call All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding at (913) 262-4380 today to help you get your home ready for the holidays.

Doors

DIY Holiday Wreaths for Your Kansas City Front Door

Show your holiday spirit this year. It doesn’t matter what holiday, if any, that you celebrate. You can display your cheer right on your front door this year, and we mean literally. All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding walks you through an easy tutorial on how to make your own holiday wreath.

What You’ll Need:

  • A Styrofoam wreath, straw wreath (still in plastic wrapping), wire wreath, or wet foam wreath
  • Big & small ornaments
  • Fresh or fake pine or other winter greens/brush
  • Accent pieces (berries, pinecones, etc.)
  • Glue gun, double sided tape, floral wire
  • Wire cutters
  • Festive ribbon

Ornament WreathGet Crafty With Ornaments

How you execute this craft will depend on the type of wreath you want to display. One colorful, and non-traditional approach is an ornament wreath. You can use old ornaments you already have, or buy some colorful round ornaments of varying sizes from your local grocery or craft store that are fairly inexpensive. You can also choose from an array of wreath bases, depending on what you prefer to work with.

Start by tying your ribbon around the top of your wreath. This will be used to hang the wreath from your door.

Next, start hot-gluing your larger ornaments to your wreath. Make sure you get in the insides and outsides too, but leave the back untouched. Then start filling in the gaps and spaces with the smaller ornaments.

Pine WreathCreate a Traditional Beauty

You can also go traditional with this wreath, and use pine tree snippings, or other wintergreens of your choice. The fake pine will last you forever, but the real stuff will probably just last this season.

It’s easier to use the wire wreath ring for this one. Take a bunch of snippings (3-4 pieces) and wrap the floral wire around, and twist it to secure the greens to the ring. Make sure to layer the next bunch of snippings slightly over the last. Do this all the way around. Use your cutters to clip any pieces that seem too long.

Lastly add any accents to your wreath. We love pinecones, cranberries, and burlap bows as accent additions to traditional wreaths.

We always suggest using an official door wreath hanger rather than pounding a nail into your door, which could permanently damage your door. A wreath hanger comfortably attaches over the top of your door, and has an adequately sized hook to hold your wreath in place. You can pick these up at most grocery stores and craft stores.

Call us today at (913) 262-4380 to install your new All-Weather Front Door before the Holidays.

Windows

3 Benefits of Window Replacement

andersen-bow-windowIf your Kansas City home’s windows are getting tired and old, it might be time to replace them. Replacement windows have improved over the years, giving you more options and styles, and benefiting you and your home in many ways. Here are three of the biggest benefits of installing replacement windows with All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding in your home, and why it’s worth the investment.

Lower Energy Bills

We all dread that monthly utility bill that always seems to scam more money from our wallets. But there is a way to make it a little less painful every month. Replacement windows can combat the effects of old, drafty windows with uneven frames and cracked seals and glass. Replacement windows are much more efficient. They can save you up to 25% on your monthly heating and cooling bills.

Related Read: Winter Energy Savings Tips for Your Windows

Less Maintenance

Older windows require constant care when it comes to keeping them efficient as well as keeping them clean. By installing new replacement windows, though, you can avoid a lot of wasted time and money spent on maintenance. Durable materials like vinyl, advanced weather stripping, and insulated glass will help ensure you windows stay efficient for longer, and stay attractive longer too. No more painting window frames and caulking. These new windows will continue to add value to your home over time as well, since their lifespan is much longer thanks to more advanced technology.

Adds Resale Value to Your Home

Not only will you see more value to you home immediately, but you will also see added value when you put it on the market. Efficient, appealing, and long-lasting windows are a great way to increase curbside appeal. Newer windows also help insulate your home better in both the warm and cooler months, and a better insulated home is also more appealing to buyers.

Call All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding today at (913) 262-4380 to schedule a consultation for new replacement windows for your Kansas City home.

Windows

Winter Energy Saving Tips for Your Windows

Prepare Windows for WinterThis winter shut out the cold. Seeping cold air is fighting hard to get into your Kansas City home, but there are ways to keep it at bay. This winter take a few steps to prepare the windows in your home, or invest in new, energy-efficient replacement windows. Here are the winter energy savings suggestions from the window experts at All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding.

Improve Energy Efficiency of Existing Windows

  • Add Storm Windows: This can reduce air leakage and increase the comfort of your home.
  • Use Caulking: Using this can reduce the amount of air leaking through the opening between your home’s walls and the window frame.
  • Add Weatherstripping: Installing this around window openings can help decrease the amount of air that slips in around the edges of the window where it meets the frame.
  • Use Window Treatment Coverings: Window treatments or coverings won’t necessarily decrease air leakage and seepage into your home, but it will help decrease the amount of heat loss in the winter.

Related Read: Winter Is Coming: 3 Ways to Prepare Your Home’s Windows

Install Energy Efficient Replacement Windows

If you’ve already taken the steps above to protect your home from the cold to no avail, then it might be more beneficial to install new windows in your home. But how do you decide which windows are the right fit?

Look for the Energy Star Label

Start off by narrowing your search down to energy efficient replacement windows. A great way to spot these types of windows is to look for the ENERGY STAR label, which will give it an energy efficiency rating. The lower the U-factor on the label, the more energy-efficient the window is.

Pay Attention to the Style of Window

Another important aspect to look at is how the window operates. Some types of windows are naturally more energy efficient based on the way they operate. Awning and Casement Hinged windows typically are more energy efficient than sliding windows because the sash closes by pressing against the frame. Fixed pane windows are also more energy efficient since they are airtight when installed properly. But they aren’t ideal for areas where you want window ventilation.

Call All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding today at (913) 262-4380 to view the most energy efficient windows in the Kansas City area.

Windows

Helping Homeowners See More Clearly: All-Weather Window Project

Big Window Installation KCAll-Weather Window, Doors & Siding has been helping Kansas City area homeowners see more clearly for more than a quarter of a century. What we’ve found over the years is that each project is just as unique as its homeowner. We recently had the pleasure to work on an extensive windows and siding project that tested our skills and knowledge.

For this home in the Treemont subdivision, we installed more than 40 new windows and repaired some siding issues in just more than two weeks time. The home’s previous windows were beginning to rot, but the manufacturer had gone out of business, so they called All-Weather to help them out.

New Windows, Existing Custom Trim

While we replaced the windows, we did leave most of the existing interior trim. One of our biggest challenges was marrying the new windows with that trim. We completely replaced the exterior trim that was rotting with a vinyl and Fibrex combination trim. This means their new windows will be virtually maintenance free, and won’t ever rot.

We installed French wood hinged patio doors, surrounded by casement windows, as well as Palladian windows which add a great decorative flair, and also allow even more natural light into the home.

Advanced Technology Windows

The homeowner’s were very happy with their new Andersen windows, especially in this elaborate window system. The new advanced technology in these windows has great thermal properties, which makes it easier to heat and cool the room without having a to pay a sky-high energy bill.

Call All-Weather Window, Doors, & Siding today at (913) 262-4380 to schedule a consultation to replace old windows in your home with maintenance-free, high performance windows from Andersen.

Doors

Fall in Love with Your Front Porch This Fall

Front Door Design KCThe leaves are falling, and the air is getting crisper in Kansas City, which means fall is finally here! It’s the perfect time of the year to enjoy your front porch, and the last time you’ll have the ability to make some changes before winter sets in. Fall in love with your porch this fall with these simple design ideas that can take a so-so porch to a spectacular place you’ll want to sip your coffee and read the paper every morning.

The Right Lighting Fixtures

Having the right type of lighting fixtures is key to creating your ideal porch. Lighting can set a mood with the type of fixtures you choose, as well as the type of lighting. Rustic lighting fixtures are very popular for front porches almost every season of the year. They are pretty classic, and tend to evoke a feel of an old country farmhouse. Bronzed or black iron wall sconces with glass are a great choice for both sides of your front door. It creates a more inviting look and feel. We also suggest overhead lights if you plan to enjoy your porch at night. Use soft lighting to create a relaxing feel.

New Front Door

A new front door can make all the difference in your front porch. It’s the first thing people see when they come to your home, and is one of the main features of the front of your home and your porch. Simple, black, white, or wood doors are classic, or you could get a door with a nice punch of color, like red or blue. Right now we love farmhouse entry doors in conjunction with transoms and sidelights. These features together add character to the front of your home.

Check out our Andersen and Therma Tru entry Doors at All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding.

Comfortable & Cute Seating

The whole point of a front porch is to sit and enjoy it. So make sure you have comfortable seating. Enjoy your time on your porch with a nice rocking chair or a porch swing. And don’t forget a nice little coffee table so you can entertain. Bonus points for a nice woolen blanket to keep you warm when the sun starts to set.

Call All-Weather today to help you create the perfect porch this fall with a front door you’ll love walking through every day.

Windows

Winter Is Coming: 3 Ways to Prepare Your Home’s Windows

Winterize Windows Now KCWe may not live in the Game of Thrones series, but their saying “winter is coming” is still very applicable to this time of year in Kansas City. While the weather may be beautiful right now, winter’s wrath is only a few short months away – if that. So make sure your home is winterized and ready to stand up to the elements. One of the most important aspects of your home to prepare for winter are your windows. All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding has some tips to help you get them ready for the cold.

Shut & Lock Windows

This is the time of year to make sure your windows shut and lock properly. Make sure there are no gaps between the window and the frame when it shuts, and make sure they lock completely. Stick your hand a few inches away from the frame of your window when it’s shut and locked and see if you can feel any wind or air slipping through. If you do, your weather stripping could be worn down or your window could be misaligned.

Check Windows for Safety

Also make sure your windows operate the opposite way. What we mean is, make sure they can open easily if need be, like in the case of a fire or other emergency that might require you to get out of a window quickly. This is important during every season, but before winter especially, since many people usually light more candles and have lots of string lights around their home during the holidays.

Fix Window Screens

This is the time of year you should make sure your window screens don’t have any holes, or dents that could allow bugs or mosquitos inside. The end of the fall season and the beginning of the winter season is the time of year when bugs try to make their way inside your warm home. Keep out mosquitos and other bugs this winter by bringing your broken screens into All-Weather. We can even fix them while you wait.

Call All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding today at (913) 262-4380 to prepare your home for the long winter ahead.

Doors, General News, Siding, Windows

3 Characteristics of Every All-Weather Team Member

All Weather LogoAt All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding, we only hire the best of the best. In order to become one of us, potential applicants must possess several traits that are important to our business. That’s how you know that you are getting quality craftsmanship and service when you do business with us. Here are three characteristics you will find universally in all of our team members here at All-Weather.

Experienced

The All-Weather team is known for many things, but one of the most important is our vast experience in the industry. Among our management and team, the least amount of experience that a current team member has is 10 years.  Seeing as we’ve been in business for more than a quarter of a century, this has obviously helped us build a solid reputation that has allowed us to stand out as leaders.

Professionalism

You will never have to worry about dealing with an unprofessional worker when you hire All-Weather to install windows, doors or siding on your home. Our entire team is cordial, punctual, and respectful of your home and your space. We will never leave a mess after we work on your home. Our team members leave their work space as it was, or better than when they began.

Well Trained

All-Weather team members are also well-trained and prepared to work on your home. Factory representatives from our partners, like Andersen Windows, come to our warehouse and train our employees in the proper ways to handle, install and repair their products. We always follow installation guidelines set by each manufacturer to ensure your windows, doors and siding perform the way they are supposed to. Plus, we are affiliated with several trade organizations, like NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), which means we are always learning the newest and most technologically advanced practices to enlist on your home.   Call us today at (913) 262-4380 and speak to one of our awesome team members about installing windows, doors, or siding on your Kansas City area home.

Windows

Pocket Replacement Windows Vs. Full Replacement Windows

KC Windows installation If you’re looking to replace the windows in your Kansas City area home, make sure you know your facts. You can go one of two ways; pocket replacement windows or full replacement windows. The industry-specific terminology can be confusing, so the All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding experts will break it down for you.

First of all, most companies do not offer full frames because it costs them additional work. But, at All-Weather, you can choose from both styles or mix and match in different areas of your home. This could be a great way to spend top dollars on the windows you’ll see the most, and save on other, less prominent windows.

Pocket Insert Windows

A pocket window is manufactured to fit inside an existing window frame already installed in your house. These are very popular because they don’t require a lot of intensive work inside or outside your home, they tend to be less expensive, and they can be installed in 1-2 days. One drawback is that you lose some window space because the pocket windows have a frame of their own, which must fit in the existing frame shrinking the overall glass dimensions in the process.

Full Frame Windows

Full frame windows require more work on your installer’s part. These require new wood or vinyl framing on the inside and outside of your home before the window can even be installed, which means more labor, which of course means they are more expensive. But, full frame replacement windows allow you more glass space, which means more light.

Whichever replacement window option you choose All-Weather carries the materials you need. And you can rest assured we will walk you through the entire process.

Call us at (913) 262-4380 today to talk about your replacement window options with All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding. Or head down to one of our showrooms to see the products in person.

Doors, Windows

3 Styles of Patio Doors to Incorporate into Your Home

andersenpatiodoorsWhether you’re building a new home, a new addition, or just need to replace your patio doors, All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding has everything you need. All of our patio doors feature high-tech weather stripping, superior construction and High Performance Low-E glass. Also, choose from various grain, color and texture options to create a one-of-a-kind patio door for your home. To customize your doors further, couple them with transoms, sidelights or art glass. At All-Weather, we only carry the best manufacturer labels for patio doors, such as Andersen and ThermaTru. Here’s a list of three of our most popular styles of patio doors in Kansas City, and how they can be incorporated in your Kansas City area home.

Double-Active French Doors

Double-active French doors are comprised of two doors that both either swing in, or swing out. This type of patio door is a traditional style that adds a touch of elegance to your home. The lattice detailing adds character that looks beautiful in a classic, or even a modern setting.

Hinged Patio Doors

A hinged patio door means that the door swings in or out at it’s hinges. Our hinged patio doors come with either one, two, or three panel configurations. The classic all-glass look allows you to take in more of your outside surroundings from the comfort of your home. This traditional look is low maintenance and easy to clean.

Gliding Patio Doors

Gliding patio doors consist of two panels. Usually one panel is stationary, while the other glides on ball-bearing rollers to open and close. Our gliding doors provide more of a contemporary look. They are low maintenance with vinyl surfaces inside and out.

Not sure if you’re ready to commit to one of the above products yet? Read our blog post that explains why you should come check out All-Weather’s Showroom before making a purchase.

Call All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding at (913) 262-4380 to set up a free in home consultation for patio doors.

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