A house without windows is just absurd! But a house without 'smart windows' is even stranger indeed! By 'smart windows,' we mean windows that multitask - that is, windows that do more than just let the sunshine in or let you see who's come knocking at your door. 'Smart windows' are those that help to insulate your home, convert heat and light into energy, make it harder for thieves to break in, and make your home appear larger than what it really is.

Without 'smart' windows, we're prone to experience high-energy bills, feelings of cramped living spaces, and unfortunately, easy theft.

This isn't sales propaganda - it's a fact. Just ask those living in homes that are more than ten years old to show you their energy

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Many times in the life of a home our windows succumb to the ravages of time and weather. Sometimes they are victims of insect infestation such as termites or carpenter ants. At other times they are destroyed by a falling tree, or an errant automobile, or a missile thrown from some passing lawnmower or that nasty neighbor kid next door. But usually it becomes dilapidated from the woes of time, losing its weather repelling capabilities and its ability to hold paint for more than one season. When these conditions finally get your goat, then it’s time to replace that old beast with a new window.

• Windows are available at home centers, lumber yards, over the internet, from specialty shops and custom woodworkers.
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