Holidays bring cheer and more people will be around your home. This is a wonderful time for everyone, including thieves, prowlers, trespassers and the like. We all get busier during this season and might not be as mindful of activity that surrounds the home and community. People tend to travel more frequently in the months […]
Windows Plus wants to remove your fears of making changes in your home. We realize that the decisions to replace windows, doors, siding or roofs can be daunting. But, our “job-side manners” will make a world of difference for you when the time comes for you to make home improvements! We recognize that the relationship […]
So, you got your proposal from the contractor and are excited about your new windows and doors. You look it over, feel pretty good about it and start to dream about your “new look.” You recall hearing advice about getting more than one estimate for your windows and doors, unless, of course, you know your […]
Learning how to be defensive serves many purposes in life, and no place better than in your home. Burglars have many agendas, but they cannot play if they have no way. Statistically, people are careless with home defense. Price shopping may drive a homeowner to purchase flimsy, cheap hardware for windows and doors. Carelessness may […]
Following is a summary of some information we received from the Crime Prevention Office in Fairfax County. It is very important information for all residents. The Department notes that all homeowners should be aware of home repair scams in our area. There is an uptake in these cases recently. Remember, solicitors need a license; homeowners […]
Storm chasers. What this can mean to you is that “wanna-be contractors” chase homeowners when the storms hit, expecting to get your business, or at least, your money. Be very cautious in these situations. Know your contractor: Check out the company, ask for referrals for the company and the installers, request identification from anyone who […]
Windows Plus & Allied The Window Center is not just another home improvement company in your neighborhood. Yes, we are in your community, yes, we are a family-owned business for many decades, and yes, we will provide you with excellent windows, doors, siding, roofs and technical services. But, most importantly, Windows Plus & Allied will provide […]
Read about Windows Plus in today’s Washington Post Business Section, article contributed by Thomas Heath.ÊIt will leave you feeling good about two local skilled tradesmen who developed their business based onÊhonesty and integrity and who carry on their traditions today.ÊÊ Windows Plus, or rather the ownersÊTom and Reg,Êhave some unusual focuses, niches, if you will, […]
A common question we hear from customers is, “How long will it take to install my windows”? What you cannot afford to cut in a window installation project are corners, that is, do not let your contractor take shortcuts just to get the job done quicker. Rushing through this sort of project breeds costly mistakes. In […]
How will you know if a door is installed properly? In our experience, we have found situations where a homeowner is lead to believe that the house is “settling”, where the true problem may be that the door was not installed properly. Correcting a situation with a poorly installed door adds time and effort, and […]
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