Service after the sale: An important factor to consider when choosing replacement windows

You have decided to replace your windows. This is an exciting time because you are making an investment that will affect the energy efficiency, comfort, value and beauty of your home.   There will be several important decisions to make when selecting your new windows: Style; frame material; solid or hollow core, panes of glass, gas […]

Choosing Between a Home Facelift or Home Remodel

Part of the responsibility of homeownership includes regular maintenance and these projects may involve a weekend of your own time, or they might require the assistance of a contractor. Giving your home a modest facelift can reduce the need for a remodel and save some money for a few years, but choosing whether to plan […]

Your Guide to Home Remodeling Financing Options

As you plan renovations for your home, one of the important topics that will come up for discussion is what type of home remodeling financing you will choose for your new windows or replacement doors. Some projects may require a home equity loan, and others may carry a price tag that requires just a few […]

Return On Investment: It’s More Than Just Numbers

Home improvement projects beautify your home and create a more pleasant space for your family to live, and some projects also offer a great return on investment (ROI). If you plan to sell your home in the next few years, it’s a good idea to choose remodeling projects that will help you when you put […]

Increasing Your Home’s Curb Appeal

One of the first activities homeowners think about before selling a home is curb appeal and the value of creating a welcoming exterior for buyers. However, increasing curb appeal isn’t an activity restricted to those who are about to put a home on the market. A pleasant exterior improves the experience a family has while […]

How to Find the Right Contractor for your Home

Everybody is looking for that special someone; the one who’ll make their dreams come true. This is just as true for the building and remodeling world as it is for romance. Finding the right contractor for your home project can be a daunting task, but putting some effort into choosing a contractor can save you […]

4 Improvement Projects That Add Value To Your Home

According to realtors and remodeling experts, the value of home improvement investments is higher in 2013 than it has been in years, and the increase in value for Wisconsin and the Mid-West is better than much of the country. That means you’ll get more of a return on investment for your remodeling dollar than you […]

Choosing the Right Door

As I mentioned last week, the front door is one of the most important pieces influencing your home’s curb appeal. Today, I want to expand on that idea to help you pick a front door. There are a handful of different things you’ll want to consider before purchasing a replacement door, or even when updating […]

3 Projects to Add Instant Curb Appeal to Your Home

If you’re thinking about selling your home or even just want to make the neighbors jealous, then putting some work into boosting the curb appeal of your home will go a long way. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy projects that will add wow-factor to your home with a just weekend’s work. Go Green  – […]

2012 True Home Value Sweepstakes

True Home Value, maker of the Composite windows and doors available through AHT Wisconsin Windows, has an offer you can’t refuse. Well, you could refuse it, but since it doesn’t cost anything and could earn you a $10,000 check and a $15,000 gift certificate good for home improvements, it just makes sense to participate, right? […]