Consumer Reports, one of the most trusted names in unbiased product reviews and ratings, provides a comprehensive guide to buying replacement windows for your home. Below, we’ve outlined some of the most salient tips and takeaways from the most recent version of the guide. WHAT KIND OF WINDOW FRAMES ARE THE BEST? According to the …
Continue Reading5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient (and Save the Earth!)
“Hey, shut that door! Are we trying to air condition the whole neighborhood? We’ve definitely all heard that one before. In fact, it may even be the original “Dad Joke.” But all kidding aside, every year, American homes waste about 61% of the energy they consume. Much of this energy consumption goes to powering standby …
Continue ReadingMaintenance Guide for Baths & Showers
If you’re wondering how to clean your bath or shower, and how often you should be doing it, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a quick list of maintenance tips that will help you keep your bathtub or shower fresh and clean so that it not only looks great for you and …
Continue ReadingMaintenance Guide for Exterior Doors
You recently had a new exterior door installed on your home and it looks amazing. The only challenge now is making sure it continues to look amazing moving forward. Maintaining an exterior door really isn’t all that difficult—the tricky part is just remembering to do it. Below are some tips from the home improvement pros …
Continue ReadingCleaning & Maintaining Double Hung Windows
To keep your double hung windows looking great and working efficiently, regular cleaning and maintenance are recommended. Fortunately, double hung windows are among the easiest window style to clean and maintain. All you’ll need is an over-the-counter glass cleaner, paper towels or a few soft cloths, silicon lubricant spray, and, if your windows have metal …
Continue ReadingDesign Ideas From Hotel Bathrooms
For lovers of luxury, hotel bathrooms can be a surprising source of design inspiration for home remodeling projects. High-end hotels hire some of the world’s most talented interior designers to craft unique bathing areas to match the aesthetic of their properties, with striking results that push the boundaries of comfort, convenience, sheer luxury and visual appeal. At West Shore Home, we’ve worked with countless customers to plan, design and install bathroom renovation masterpieces …
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