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15 Nov 2019
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Foggy Windows

3 Reasons Why Your Windows are Foggy (And What You Can Do About It) Windows Keep Fogging Up? Here’s Why: In this blog post, we’ll go over the three main reasons your home’s windows appear foggy, and outline several ways you can fix foggy windows. What Are Foggy Windows? Foggy windows are windows that appear to be wet due to...

15 Oct 2019
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Extending Your Patio Season Using Glass

Enjoy your Patio Year-Round with these Upgrades The fact that days are getting shorter, nights are getting cooler, and kids are back to school doesn’t have to spell the end of your outdoor patio season! In our previous post on Creative Ways to Incorporate Glass into Your Outdoor Spaces, we included a variety of ways to not only make your...

22 Sep 2019
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Low E Coatings or Reflective Glass?

Two Ways to Upgrade Your Windows and Make Your Home More Energy Efficient If your windows haven’t been replaced in years and it feels like your energy bills have been steadily increasing year after year no matter what you do, it might be time to consider upgrading your windows to double-paned sealed units made of Low E coated glass or...

30 Aug 2019
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Class up your Backyard with Glass

8 Creative Ways to Incorporate Glass into Your Outdoor Spaces At Budget Glass in Nanaimo, it’s no secret that We Love Glass – and one of the reasons we love glass so much is because of how it’s such an elegant, functional, and versatile building material. When it comes to residential glass, we believe the material is good for so...

15 Jul 2019
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Parts of a Window

Window Terminology: Understanding the Various Parts of a Window If you’re thinking about replacing or upgrading the windows of your home or office, chances are the glass specialist or installer you hire might use some specialized terminology when discussing your window needs with you. There are more parts to a window than you might realize, and it helps to have...

01 Jul 2019
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Birds Hitting Your Windows?

11 Ways to Prevent Birds From Flying Into Windows The sound of a bird, no matter how big, flying into your closed window can be quite startling. It can also lead to broken windows and inevitably, a few fallen birds. While keeping blinds and curtains closed at all times is effective at keeping birds at bay – most homeowners want...

20 Jun 2019

How to Paint Around Windows

Tips & Tricks for Painting Around Windows When it comes time to paint the house, painting around your old wood-framed windows is oftentimes the most tedious part of the entire project. Painting wooden windowpanes and frames can be time-consuming and is often a messy, frustrating experience if you aren’t slow and steady, or you haven’t taken the time to properly...

25 Feb 2019

Ins and Outs of Cleaning Exterior Screens

Cleaning exterior screens is often one of those chores that just gets pushed to the very bottom of the to-do list. While screens work hard for us, there are plenty of household chores that get priority, and your time is valuable. So why bother with cleaning exterior screens? Do they even need cleaning? While it can seem like a small,...

01 Feb 2019

Sealed Unit Replacement and Winter Storms

What does a sealed unit replacement and winter storms have in common? To get to the answer, we’ll have to do a little exploring. This winter has already seen some crazy weather, and it’s only half over. While Vancouver Island is no stranger to soggy, windy storms, they can cause damage to our homes. In particular, high winds and heavy...