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March Chicago Weather Stats
Average High:59°
Average Low:43°
Mean Temperature:52°
Average Precipitation:3.1 inches
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Though known as the "Windy City," Chicago experiences more weather extremes than just wind. Hot, humid summers and brutally cold winters in Chicago can play havoc with residents' heating and air conditioning costs. One way to cut these costs is through window replacement. Particularly in older homes, windows are a major source of heat exchange...Read More
Look at your old windows. Do you see condensation? Signs of carpenter ants or termites? Mold? Gaps that create drafts? Are they single pane? Just plain dilapidated? It's time to replace them. Here's how to start...Read More
With winter temperatures in the teens and a frigid wind chill factor, and muggy summer temperatures that can climb into the 90s with a sizzling heat index, Chicago is a city of extremes. Chicago homeowners depend on good quality windows to protect their homes from thunderstorms, snow, scorching sun, and high winds...Read More
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Sun, Sea, and Snow Affect Your Chicago Windows Choices You don't wear a bikini in Antarctica or a ski suit in the Sahara. Chicago windows need similar considerations to keep heat loss or gain to a minimum. For example...Read More
It seems like there is a new and improved cell phone or digital camera out every week. Technology moves forward quickly, especially in fast-moving Chicago, and before you know it, the cell phone you purchased four months ago is obsolete. Fortunately, the parts of your Chicago home...Read More
Choosing replacement windows can be a daunting task. Start by narrowing down the different types of windows to determine which would be best for your Windy City home...Read More
If you have some construction or remodeling experience, installing replacement windows in your Chicago home is a project that may be worth doing yourself. Whether you are looking for increased energy efficiency or simply want to update the aesthetic of your home, new windows can have a big impact on the look and comfort of your home...Read More
Replacing your old, outdated windows does more than just enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home. In Chicago, with its brutally harsh winters and hot summers, replacing old single-pane windows with more energy-efficient models may significantly boost the energy savings, power savings, and comfort level of your home...Read More
Different window glazings, coatings, and fills can enhance energy efficiency. For instance, the Chicago windows that may result in the least expensive energy costs have a U-factor of less than or equal to 0.20 and an SHGC between 0.26 and 0.40. In addition, these windows have a triple glazing...Read More
When considering household finances and thinking about ways to save money, we tend to focus on the big expenses that hit our checkbooks all at once, in one budget busting burst. While no one is suggesting you ignore such large-scale expenditures, it pays to remember that you can also save a surprising amount of money by making relatively small improvements in household efficiency...Read More
Chicago may be called the "Windy City," but it's also the freezing city and the hot and humid city. Its residents know that Chicago is a city of extremes when it comes to weather. In summer it's scorching hot with high humidity and temperatures rising up into the 90s. In winter, the city receives nearly 40 inches of snow on average, with January temperatures dropping into the teens...Read More
