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What Homeowners Should Know About Their Single-Pane Windows

For many homeowners, trying to keep the home maintained and performing at a high level is an overwhelming task. Our homes are made up of individual components, and each of these components must hold up and stand the test of time—which means that choosing quality products and providing careful maintenance, and keeping up with repairs and replacements every year is critical to its performance. Your roof needs your attention throughout the seasons. The siding needs…

How Going Green Can Pay Off: Smart Financial Incentives for Energy-Efficient Window Replacement for Kansas City Homeowners

Home improvement projects have always been popular investments for homeowners. There’s no doubt that improving the home has its benefits—like making the home look better, enhancing resale value, and of course, increasing comfort and performance. One of the most popular home improvement goals is to focus on making the home more eco-friendly and “greener”. This is usually done by replacing older home features with more modern and energy-efficient ones. Window replacements are a perfect example…

Why Condensation Forms Between Windowpanes (and What to Do About it)

It never fails. Every year, the weather changes, and before you know it, there are beads of moisture running down your windows. As a homeowner, it’s easy to become nervous about the quality and effectiveness of the windows. After all, windows are an important aspect of the home’s construction and greatly impact their performance and overall value. 1563

Should I Worry About Wind Damage?


In Kansas City, we’re used to high winds. It’s the Midwest, after all—and the intense weather conditions that we’re known for go right along with our strong family values, friendly neighbors, and wide, open spaces. 1546

Smarter Windows Mean Greater Savings: A Guide to Today’s Most Advanced Window Features

When it comes to home maintenance, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made to keep our properties up-to-date and well-maintained. However, for many homeowners without a strong background in home improvement, deciding which upgrades are the most beneficial can be quite overwhelming. While the features you choose to implement will depend on what needs the most attention in your home, one of the most popular home improvement options is to replace…

Is it Time for New Windows?

As the seasons change, it becomes more important to stay on top of how well the home is functioning. Everything from the roof to the siding needs to be in strong working condition to protect against inclement weather. One of the trickiest parts of the home to evaluate are the window installations. 1521

Pocket vs. Full-Frame Installations: Evaluating Your Options for Window Replacement

Doing plenty of research before embarking on a home improvement project is an important step to take—whether you’re planning a big project like a new roof or a smaller one such as options for window replacement. At Smart Exteriors, our contractors are used to answering all kinds of questions from homeowners interested in remodeling their Kansas City area homes—and are always glad to share all of the information we have about the work we do…

Popular Window Styles in Modern Homes

Function often takes the driver’s seat when it comes to home improvement, especially when renovations are made on a tight budget. Form, however, is arguably just as important as function in all of the components of your home, and your window styles are certainly no exception. At Smart Exteriors, we love helping our customers evaluate their best options for window replacements. Because quality isn’t an issue—as we only use window products that are made with…

Benefits of Doing Home Exterior Remodeling in Kansas City

Are you considering exterior remodeling in Kansas City? Your home is one of your largest investments, and protecting your investment should be one of your number one priorities. One of the easiest ways to not only protect your home but to also increase the value of your property is by remodeling its exterior. There are many different types of exterior home renovations, including roofing, siding, window and door replacements, among others. Changes that you make…