WINDOW NATION BLOG

What are Standard Window Sizes?

A comprehensive guide to standard window sizes for all types of windows and window measurements. If you’re looking to replace a window, you can just hop online and order a small...

The Pros and Cons of DIY Window Replacement

At first glance, DIY replacement windows sound like a great idea. And you’re certainly not alone if you’re wondering, can I replace my own windows? According to a recent study, ...

15 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Window Installer

DIY home improvement sounds like a lifesaver—until you’re standing in your living room with a $5,000 custom window and no idea where to start. What if you drop the window? What ...

What Are Garden Windows?: Your Guide to Benefits and Uses

Garden windows are gorgeous and practical architectural choices for your kitchen and living room remodel. In this piece, we’ll explain what they are, why they’re such a popular ...

How to Glaze a Window

If you’re a homeowner looking to do a bit of window sprucing, you’ve probably run headfirst into the very confusing concept of glazing. So how do you glaze a window? Do you look...

Your Guide to the Parts of a Window

Let’s face it—until a window breaks or needs to be replaced, you probably don’t spend a lot of time in your day thinking about windows and how they work. Unless you’re a window ...

How Long Do Windows Last?

If a rogue baseball flies through your window courtesy of the neighborhood kids, you’ll need to replace it immediately. But how long will a new window last in your home without ...

How to Clean Windows Without Streaks

Despite the fact that most of us focus on keeping our rugs vacuumed and our shelves dusted, windows can often be one of the dirtiest parts of your house—but not for long.  Clean...

Can You Paint Vinyl Windows?

Can you paint vinyl windows? There is some disagreement on this topic, as experts keep arguing on whether it's cost-effective to paint vinyl window frames. Explore both the pros...

Black Mold on Windows - Causes, Removal and Prevention

Black mold is bad news. So if you’ve noticed little black dots and growths starting to form on your window sill, you might be understandably concerned. Without treatment, black ...

How to Fix Drafty Windows

If you found yourself bundling up with extra blankets this past winter, you’re not alone. According to the National Weather Service, the 2021-2022 winter blew in at a shivering ...

How to Measure Windows for Replacement

Are you a homeowner who’s found yourself with cracked glass, leaking window frames, and/or sky-high utility bills? Sounds like it’s time to figure out how to measure your window...