More Summertime Patio Doors and Window Drapery Designs
Simply stated, summer is a season that overflows with sunshine, glare, and heat. Your home’s patio doors should provide the means for taking shelter from sunburn and extreme heat while still letting in the sunlight. Patio doors maximize light Designer Door & Window is proud to offer sliding patio doors that are often the best […]
Effective Showroom Layout, Samples Inspire Homeowners at Designer Door & Window
Homeowners who visit the Plano, Texas showroom of DesignerDoor and Window (www.designerdw.com) are significantly impressedby a variety of well-positioned and displayed door and window designsand samples. Clients connect with the comfortable feel and roominessthat enables them to gain a clear perspective of what will fit their home’sneeds and family budget. A showroom boasting comfortable spacing […]
One of the Most Important Investments For Your Home
Until it is too late, homeowners often forget about the importance of protecting their home. Affecting both gated and non-gated communities, summertime is a common time for burglaries. While enjoying the freedom of summer by relaxing on the beach, or adventuring in a foreign country, home robberies should be the least of your worries. With […]
Recognize Warning Signs of Rotting Windows
Traditional problems with solid wooden sash windows include rot, swelling or distortion of the woodwork or rattling in the wind (due to shrinkage of the wood). If your electricity bill is rising and you are noticing specific warning signs at and around your windows, this might be a great time to contact Designer Door & […]
Cost vs. Value to Consider for your Doors & Windows
These recent storms have certainly served to highlight any weak points such as leaky doors and windows. In fact, doors and windows are never quite in the spotlight as they are when combatting a monsoon. Storm season in north Texas also means a higher risk of damage to doors and windows. If you need to […]
Wood vs Vinyl
All across America, bets are being placed as anxious and excited homeowners declare their allegiance to one of two most popular replacement window choices: Vinyl versus Wood. On one side of the court, stands the classic wood window. The average sized wood window weighs approximately 20 to 30 pounds and boasts an assortment of corners […]
Window Leaks
Texas weather…it’s cold, it’s warm, it’s cold, and then it’s FREEZING!!! This last cold snap has been a doozey. Condensation build up on the glass panes and frames drip on to your window sells causing damage to paint and wood. If not remedied, it can eventually cause serious structural damage around the window frames. It […]
Winter Window Woes
Over time we all begin to show a little wear and tear. It’s only natural that every day exposure to the elements will slowly break down our sturdy exteriors. Then it stands to reason that our homes suffer the same wear and tear; it is just as easy to let it go unnoticed day after […]
Home Security
When is the last time you thought about your home’s security system or overall level of safety? Probably not as often as you should; and truly, it is easy to feel overly confident in most of our North Texas neighborhoods regarding the safety in our homes. We know our neighbors, our local fire and police […]
Top 3 Questions to ask before Hiring a Door Contractor
Here at Designer Door and Window we have heard many nightmare stories. One recently involved a homeowner reporting they had hired a contractor and paid them 50% of the deposit and never heard back from them again. We know that home improvements are not paid for with pocket change. It is your hard earned money […]
