Feb 13 2007
The "Doors and Windows" feature at Repair-Home.com offers advice about window and door replacement. The average home can lose 30 percent of its heat through its windows, and as temperatures across the nation plummet this winter, Repair-Home.com, an online, interactive home repair resource, is an important destination for those seeking information about how window and door repair can improve the energy efficiency of their home.
"If you're living with old, leaking doors and windows, this winter's cold temperatures and high energy costs are a powerful one-two punch," said Allison Beatty, founder of RenovatorsPlace.com, a premier online home improvement resource. "A visit to the Repair-Home.com doors and windows section is an ideal way to gain valuable information and search for qualified service providers."
Window and door repair, as well as buying replacement windows, can save homeowners money on their utility bills. About 35 percent of a home's utility costs can be attributed to heat lost or gained through windows according to the Iowa Energy Center.
"Doors and windows are truly crucial elements of your home...Therefore, it's worth spending some time on improving the beauty and functionality of your doors and windows," according to the Doors and Windows feature.
Repair-Home.com can help homeowner's learn about the different types of replacement windows available, find a window installer and learn tips for window and door repair. The "Doors and Windows" feature can help homeowners decide if replacement windows are needed, or if they just need to fix common problems that affect performance of windows, such as humidity and poor paint jobs.
Age, moisture and heat can contribute to doors sticking, warping and not closing properly. Home improvement tips at Repair-Home.com can help people decide if they need to invest in door replacement or if existing doors can be repaired. If doors need replacement, visitors to Repair-Home.com can quickly find information about contractors that can help with their home improvement or remodeling project.
Repair-Home.com is an online home repair resource that includes an interactive homeowner driven forum, contractor listings and home repair resources ranging from walls and floors to cabinets and plumbing. Repair-Home.com connects homeowners with top home repair specialists and contractors for specific home repair projects.