Planning an exterior renovation on your New Jersey or New York home takes a lot of planning, especially when you’re going to install new replacement windows and siding at the same time. Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey and New York Metro has helped hundreds of homeowners update their homes of the years. And, we’ve learned that well-informed, well-prepared homeowners are happier with the final results, than those who rush to make a decision.

Here are a few tips to help you get ready for your big make-over.

Continue reading Which Window Is Best for NJ & NY Homes Being Re-sided?

Updating your New Jersey or New York Metro home with high-performance, Energy Star labeled replacement windows and patio doors is a big step. While some people plan their upgrade around a major renovation, and want to get every window replaced at the same time, not everyone is ready for a total make-over all at once. These people wonder if replacing a few home windows at a time is a wise investment decision. At Renewal by Andersen, we let our customers guide the journey.

Here are a few advantages and drawbacks of planning a staged replacement window project.

Continue reading Should You Replace Windows A Few at a Time or All at Once?

Our final blog post in the Choosing Replacement Windows & Patio Doors to Complement Your Home’s Architecture is all about functionality and appearance. You don’t have to choose replacement windows for your New Jersey or New York Metro home that look beautiful, but don’t control air and moisture leaks, or that work fantastic, but look clunky and out of place.

This post will explain a bit about how to make sure your replacement windows look like they could have been part of the original construction while also improving comfort, safety and energy-efficiency in every room.

Continue reading Selecting Replacement Window Styles: Functionality vs Appearance

Last week, our we discussed details about designing replacement windows for Colonial and Ranch style homes in our Choosing Replacement Windows & Patio Doors to Complement Your Home’s Architecture series. This week our Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey and New York Metro team will discuss window styles for Craftsman and Bungalow homes.

Continue reading Designing Replacement Windows for Craftsman, Bungalow Homes