It’s the middle of August and we are proud to announce that it is almost draft time. 
 
You may be saying, “Of course it’s draft time as the NFL season kicks off in less than 30 days”, however, we are not referring to the NFL draft.
 
We are referring to a draft that doesn’t involve trash talk, two laptops, cheat seat, or a bottle of your favorite brew. Nope, the draft we speak of is that pesky and annoying draft that likes to seep through your windows each winter.  

We’ve all been there.  You’re laying on your couch with the heat on 74 degrees, yet for some reason you continue to get a draft of cool air to cross your path and make you squeeze your Snuggie a little tighter.
 
If that sounds like your home, chances are you may benefit from adding some insulation  to your home, particularly your windows. 
 
Today we are going to show you how to add insulation to your windows for less than $20 so that you can stay warm and comfortable all winter long.
 
Once you have identified the window that you would like to insulate here is a list of items that you will need to get the job done.
 
·      Window Insulation Kit (Option 1)
·      Great Stuff Foam Spray (Option 2)
·      Wood Glue
·      Hammer
·      Nails
 
You’ll also benefit from the following accessories
 
·      Putty Knife
·      Gloves
·      Safety Glasses
·      Small Tarp
 
Now that you have all the gear needed for the job, follow these steps and you will be on your way to cutting down the cost of your energy bill, while establishing a warm climate in your home.
 
1.     Use your putty knife to remove the molding around your window
2.     Apply spray foam or window insulation in the gaps around the window
3.     Use putty knife to fully stuff insulation into gap, or allow foam to expand, ensuring that the gap is fully secured (may take 6-8 hours)
4.      Reattach molding with hammer and nails. 
 
All done! It’s as simple as that and only takes 20-30 minutes to complete.
 
We love bringing our fans tips and tricks to keep your home warm, but we recognize that sometimes things just need to be replaced.  If you want to explore that idea of new custom windows in your home, feel free to reach out to our team to schedule a complimentary consultation.
 
See ya next week!
 

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As I was perusing my local hardware store today I happened to take a quick glance up at one of their new promotional displays.  Soon after my eyes focused on the products on the display my face dropped and a thought ran through my head that could only be served justice by watching this lil’ fella below…
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k
 
Yes, I was in shock to see snow blowers already filling the shelves of this store.  I thought we were supposed to be in the dog days of August? Well, I guess its safe to say that times have change, and if The Home Depot says that we should begin preparing the for the upcoming winter months, then who am I to judge. 
 
With that said we thought it would be a great time to give you the tools and resources to take care of a common problems or nuances that occur in homes across Fort Collins every winter.  The problem that we speak of today would be the issue of having cold air seeping through your windows.  While we at Fort Collins Windows & Doors pride ourselves on installing windows that are virtually impenetrable by winter’s wind, we understand that purchasing all new windows for your home may not feasible for everyone at this time.  If you had to wrap up in your blanket extra tight last winter because your windows couldn’t keep “The Hawk” out, then follow these quick and easy this year so you and your loved ones remain nice and warm all winter long.
 
Step 1: Visit your local hardware store (or Wal-mart if all else fails) and pick up a window insulation kit.  A company called Frost King makes the most common and trusted brand.
 
Step 2: Grab your accessories. To complete this job you will need a hair dryer, scissors, and packing tape.
 
Step 3: Bonus Tip: Add Bubble Wrap (not the stuff left over from your birthday present).  Adding bubble wrap in front of your insulation film give you another line of defense against cold air.  It will cost you a few more dollars, but on February 11th you’ll be thanking me.
 
Step 4: Time to install.   For lack of redundancy we’ll spare you every detailed step for installing the film. After all, you’re going to read the instructions again on your Frost King window kit.
 
Just be sure not to forget the bubble wrap. 
 
The beautiful thing about this process is that it is simple and can be set up effortlessly in every room throughout your house. 
 
Thanks again for stopping by our blog. We hope you found it to be informational as well as a little entertaining. 
 
Come back soon!

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If I were a betting man, I’d be willing to bet that after the honeymoon phase wears off of the purchase of your new home, your next great concern or focus as a homeowner is how to increase the value of your home.  It is certainly one of the hottest topics in real estate, yet there doesn’t seem to be one magical blueprint for making this happen in every situation.  Just do a quick Google search yourself, and you will see every expert’s top 50 ways to boost the value of your home.  That’s fine and dandy and all, but when you work 50 hours per week and have a family, chances are next to none that any of that top 50 list is going to realistically get done.
 
After perusing through several of these “guru” lists I was able to deduce the most common and practical areas of your home that can really add value to your property.  The common theme of all of these lists begins and ends with upgrading your kitchen.  This strategy actually makes sense considering that after a bedroom, the kitchen is the most utilized room in the home.  Upgrading your kitchen can give a house a new feel, and can quickly give an old outdated home, a new modern feel.  Some of the ways that you can upgrade your kitchen are remodeling the countertops, adding hardwood floors, upgrading appliances, installing new windows, and even adding a patio door that perhaps leads out to a deck.  
 
Upgrading your appliances and countertops can be quite expensive, so if you’re budget is a little smaller to begin with, we recommend looking into upgrading your windows which will allow you to capitalize on the natural sunlight by your home, thus giving a new look and feel to your kitchen.  Once you have made this seemingly, small improvement, you will want to keep the project moving by investing in some of the more higher ticketed items listed above.    When looking to add value to your home, start with the kitchen first. Not only will it add value, it will also give the central hub of your home a new modern feel that everyone will enjoy. 

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