Home Improvements Gazette

Once regarded as a niche product with maybe a 2% share of total U.S. window sales, fiberglass windows have gained traction during the last few years. The most recent market report jointly released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association shows fiberglass with a 3.2% market share, with 2.6% of remodeling/replacement. More contractors are installing them because more homeowners are asking for them. “They’re looking for a   product with longevity and durability ,” says John Schmotzer, owner of  Metropolitan Windows   in Pittsburgh , whose company installed the units in Stoley’s house. The most reliable indication that fiberglass may have an even more prominent role in window replacement is the entrance of siding manufacturer James Hardie into the business. In April, the fiber-cement siding producer bought a fiberglass window extrusion plant. Wood vs. Vinyl vs. Fiberglass Two factors have helped push fibergla...

2023 is expected to bring some exciting home design trends that homeowners will embrace Home design trends in 2023 will make home improvement projects fun and rewarding for the average homeowner. Homeowners should look forward to taking full advantage of ground-breaking home designs that emphasize beauty and resource efficiency. Increasingly, interior design is becoming more of an art form, with homeowners incorporating unique touches into each room. Natural materials such as wood, stone, and concrete will be popular choices for home design projects. Besides these timeless classics, this year will also see advances in home decor technology that make home automation easier for homeowners to set up and maintain. For those who like their home's aesthetics to reflect eco-friendly principles, home design trends in 2023 will encourage sustainable practices such as utilizing energy-efficient appliances and reusable furniture pieces.