One of the most popular home improvement projects people come to us for is bathroom remodeling. Your bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your house and over time and constant use, all the things that make up your bathroom (toilet, shower/tub, flooring, etc) become worn out or maybe even stop working all…
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Most people think, that, because it is getting colder outside and winter is coming, the time to replace your windows has passed. But the truth is, now is the time of year when people start noticing problems with their old windows. During spring and summer, people open their windows to let in the fresh air,…
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A popular project for New York Sash is our tub-to-shower conversion. Many people are preferring the ease and added safety of no longer having to climb over the tub wall in order to take a shower. If safety is an issue for you in the shower, here are some tips to help create a more…
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This time of year we get a lot of questions about condensation. Your windows* are not the source of condensation – “condensation forms on a surface when the temperature of the surface is below the dew point of the air. During the winter, when the coldest surface in a room is often the window, it’s…
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Craig and Kim Morse of Ilion, NY talk about their experience with the installation of New York Sash windows and doors.
Last week we are asked our blog readers “What’s Wrong With This Window Installation?” We found the picture in an article posted by GreenBuildingAdvisor.com and asked our readers to identify as many installation errors they could in the photo below. According to GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, there are at least 3 installation errors. #1 – Flashing is…
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We found this article at GreenBuildingAdvisor.com and we thought we’d share it! It’s part of their ongoing series, “What’s Wrong With This Picture?” – “Readers are invited to identify as many installation errors they can spot in the attached photo of a window installed in the rough opening of a new home.” The photo was…
DetailsTomorrow (Friday, September 21st) our offices will be closing at 4 pm for an Employee Appreciation Party aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railroad! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will re-open Saturday morning at 9am. Thanks so much!
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The end of summer is a time when many are enjoying the outdoors and the last few warm days, but it’s important to remember to set aside time for repair projects around the house. Now is the perfect time to start preparing your house for the fall and winter months. If you don’t get them…
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Bathrooms are one of the most used rooms in your home, so it’s no surprise that they might not always be the most organized rooms in your home. If you have a family of four, and each person uses between 3-4 different hygienic products, you’re looking at 12-16 bottles/containers you have to store, which adds…
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