Expert Advice on Home Improvement

As winners of the JELD-WEN Windows & Doors Utility Bill Bailout contest, Jeanne McCabe and John Reis of Katonah, New York, received new energy efficient windows and doors for their 2,200-square-foot home. With heating bills topping $1,100 a month, replacing their drafty, single-pane windows will save a bundle on their energy expenses. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Enlarging the lockset hole in a door can be difficult, since there’s nothing to guide the pilot bit. Watch this video to find out how to solve this problem. Watch this video.

Outdoor rooms are the perfect place for entertaining or just kicking back and relaxing. We’re taking a look at a number of different outdoor living spaces to see what makes a really great outdoor room, and give you some useful ideas for to make or improve own outdoor living area. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

A sunroom and covered patio were added to the back of this home to take advantage of the beautiful waterfront view. Since the house is located on the Gulf Coast in a hurricane prone area, the addition has to be built extra strong to hold up to the inevitable onslaught of high winds. Read on to find out how it was done. Read in full.

As with any remodeling project, replacing the windows and doors on your home can expose hidden problems that require additional work. Danny talked with contractor Tom Walsh about the challenges he faced when replacing the windows and glass doors on this home. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Before replacing the windows on your home, take into account how much you can afford to spend, whether you have the skills necessary to do the work yourself or should hire a professional, and the style and energy efficiency of the replacement windows you’re considering. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

If you want to make your windows more energy efficient but don’t have the budget to replace them, you’re not alone. Watch this video for some tips to make your single pane windows more energy efficient. Watch this video.

A view of your backyard from inside your home is great, but being able to actually open the room up and bring the outdoors in during nice weather is even better. Folding patio doors, such as those from JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, allow you to do just that. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Installing solar sun screen on sunny windows blocks much of the direct sunlight, reducing heat and harmful UV rays by up to 90%. Solar shade cloth will keep your house cooler in the summer, reducing energy bills from air conditioning, and protect fabrics and furniture from fading. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Quality deadbolt locks are an important safety feature on your home to prevent break-ins and keep your home secure. There are many different styles and models of deadbolt locks, but most are either single or double cylinder locks. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.