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Clear Connection: How Windows Enhance Your Living Space

Jarod Kintz, the American author, notes: “A window—it’s more entertaining than TV. Just ask a cat looking out, or a man looking in on a life he desires.” Windows allow us to engage with the lives of others. I gained an appreciation of windows when I lived in China. From my tenth floor unit, my floor-length living room window became my connection with the world. I watched pedestrians wrestling with traffic on the street. I watched neighbours tending to plants on their balconies. I joined the morning ritual of my neighbours by hanging clothes on bamboo poles outside the window. After I moved to a new apartment with small, poorly-placed windows, I understood the importance of window design in enhancing a living or working space. I started this blog to share ideas with others who have a passion for windows. I hope my scribblings arouse your interest.

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How to Restore and Maintain Your Leadlight Door

Posted on August 7, 2019

Leadlight doors, which contain stained glass panels fitted into metal frames called 'cames,' are a very attractive and striking feature of a home but need to be properly maintained to look at their best. How do you go about restoring an old leadlight door? Inspect the cames The metal cames will be wired to steel braces to hold everything in place. You should check that these fixings are still sound. If any of the wiring has come loose, you should be able to twist it again to tighten it up. [Read More]

Great Window Treatments For a Bathroom

Posted on December 27, 2018

Window treatments have two main purposes. The first is to regulate the amount of light that can come into a room from the outside when the sun is out. The second is to afford a greater degree of privacy. As such, it is the latter consideration that weighs most heavily on people's minds when they are dealing with a bathroom. Unless your bathroom is positioned in such a way that it is not overlooked, then you will probably want to ensure that prying eyes cannot see inside when you are using it. [Read More]

DIY Tips for Installing Glass Pane on Aluminium Windows

Posted on October 15, 2018

Aluminium windows have become popular in Australia for many reasons. Apart from being inexpensive, aluminium windows are durable, strong, and low maintenance. If you decide to replace the traditional wood or vinyl windows in your home with aluminium framing, it is essential to learn and understand the glass pane installation process. This article highlights tips for installing glass panes on aluminium windows as a DIY enthusiast. Remove the vinyl strips first. [Read More]

The Allure of Double Glazed Windows for Your Home

Posted on May 21, 2018

The most commonly used glass for windows is annealed glass. It is a popular option since it is affordable, but the single-paned nature of this glass means that there is not much they provide for the home in regards to energy efficiency. As homeowners are becoming more aware of how inefficient this glass is to their properties, there has been a rise in interest concerning double glazed glass. Contrary to annealed glass, the double glazed alternative comprises two panes that have been fused together. [Read More]