Author: Amanda Mills

All the parts of a good window are manufactured to form a unit that is energy efficient and prevents heat loss. The frame is the material that holds it all together and if installed correctly you could save on utility bills in the winter by preventing heat loss from inside and in the summer by preventing heat that will transfer into …

In the first article in this series we examined the spacer that separates the glass on a double pane window and keeps a seal on the air between. The spacer is an important element in the construction of a window, combined with the glass and gas between the glass, and the frame and you have the makings of a good window. The properties …

You’ve narrowed your search for replacement windows to gas-filled double pane windows. You have even done your research and determined that vinyl windows offer the best value for your money. Congratulations. Have you thought about the spacer that is used to separate the glass? With an average of 25 days in Ohio at below freezing*, keeping the argon gas sealed …

Shirley and Paul Bordner have been prior Improveit! Home Remodeling customers so they know the new windows they won as the 2010 grand prize in the $45,000 Improveit!sweepstakes will be attractive and save them money on their energy bills. The Pickerington couple won the grand prize and elected to have 12 windows replaced with energy efficient windows from Improveit! Improveit! holds an annual …

The tax credit does have a new life, however, reincarnated under the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. This was a replacement for the tax credit under the law that expired December 31, 2010. Amounts have been reduced for the tax credit but you can still save your hard-earned money by making improvements before December 31, …

Eric and Sharon Mobley registered prize entries at the Improveit! Home Remodeling locations throughout the year, but it was their online entry that was pulled to win the 2009 Home Makeover Contest. The couple from Columbus won the grand prize and elected to have 10 windows replaced with energy efficient windows from Improveit! Sharon said replacing windows was on her to-do list, …

What do lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, baking soda and toothpaste have to do with promoting green products? If you thought of products like Lemon Fresh Joy or Lemon Pledge® you might think that lemon juice is promoted as a miracle cleaner. You would be partly correct depending on your definition of the word “miracle”, lemon juice is organic and …

Starting this Friday you may have the best opportunity to trade in your energy hog appliance for a new energy-efficient model. Beginning March 26, 2010 Ohio will release $10.5 million allocated through the Federal Government for a rebate program to help stimulate the economy and curb energy waste. Rebates start at $100 for refrigerators, dishwashers and gas water heaters but climbs …

Many residents of Ohio see long icicles hanging off roofs and think it is an unavoidable annoyance. It is common, it is more than annoying, but the good thing is that it is avoidable. These long icicles likely are caused by ice dams that form by insufficient insulation and ineffective ventilation. As snow accumulates on roofs, heat loss through the attic …

Ohio homeowners are continually squeezed for cash, investing in home improvements may seem like a luxury that can wait. However, the right investment can pay dividends from day one and will allow for more savings over time. This may be the best time to evaluate your home and see where improvements can be made, particularly in energy savings. Now there are …

We recently submitted our audit for the Columbus 2009 Green Spot initiative. In the process we acknowledged our internal practices for energy savings, the discussion alone brought out a flurry of ideas and highlighted our best practices for a green office environment. We know we can do better and awareness for all employees was a good start. The Green Spot program was launched by …

The Consumers’ Choice Awards® are branded with the terms The Standard You Can Trust®. Improveit! Home Remodeling is proud of the trust it has with its customers and announces its eighth consecutive year to receive the CCA. Improveit! received its 2009 award in the category of Home Improvement Contractors. The company offers energy efficient replacement windows, one-day bath and shower systems, gutter …