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How to Build a Space-Saving Workshop
The Building where Stefani Bachetti, who does research for an industrial-design firm, used to work had housed a large shop outfitted with a table saw, an assembly bench, and a drill press. So Stefani decided if she could no longer go to that shop, she’d bring one to her by converting her brick-walled one-car garage …
Marvin Invites Architects to Enter its 2017 Architects Challenge Design Competition
Marvin Windows and Doors invites architects to enter its 2017 Architects Challenge, a competition awarding prizes to residential and commercial design projects that exhibit creativity and ingenuity using Marvin windows and doors. Entries should be submitted to MarvinWindows.com/architectsChallenge by March 10, 2017. Now in its ninth year, the 2017 Marvin Architects Challenge will recognize one …
Weather the Storm with IMPACT Windows
Everybody wants windows that make an impact, but how many people insist on windows that can take an impact? The professionals at Integrity® from Marvin® Windows and Doors offer a dedicated line of windows that are made to withstand especially harsh coastal conditions, giving homeowners another layer of defense and some peace of mind when storms roll in. The …
How to Stop Cold Air Leaks in Winter
Steps: Install a door sweep along the bottom of exterior doors to block out cold air. Seal gaps between the door and side jambs with long pieces of weather stripping. Always engage the sash locks on double-hung windows to close the gap along the meeting rail. Consider installing two sash locks on wide windows. Stick …
Window & Door Magazine Features Marvin Ultimate Multi-Slide Door
The Marvin Ultimate Multi-Slide Door was featured as one of the latest energy efficient products in the October issue of Window & Door magazine. The Ultimate Multi-Slide Door has several energy efficient features such as a 0.28 U-factor with IG dual-pane glass, tempered one-lite low-E2 with argon insulating glass, a thermally efficient modular Ultrex frame system and …
Marvin to Showcase New Bi-Fold Door at IBS
The new Marvin Clad Ultimate Bi-Fold Door features one of the industry’s widest glass panels at 3 feet, 6 inches in a frame up to 10 feet high, letting the outdoors in with less to block the view. The door will be previewed among an extensive display of innovations and enhancements from Marvin Windows and …
6 Things Everyone Should Do When Moving Into a New House
When I bought my first house, my timing couldn’t have been better: The house closing was two weeks before the lease was up on my apartment. That meant I could take my time packing and moving and I could get to know the new place before moving in. I recruited family and friends to help …
Let WDI Handle Your Project from Start to Finish
Not everyone wants or needs exactly what window and door manufacturers offer. At WDI we understand that each home, and each homeowner, is unique. We know the importance of “service” and that is why we offer the following: Prefinishing: WDI has a “state of the art” prefinishing department. We can paint or stain your windows …