Envisioning how to fit windows in San Antonio homes has gotten easier with the help of 3-D home design software. These computer-aided design (CAD) tools present a realistic rendering of what homes would look like, helping greatly with site planning, landscaping, house construction, room design, and door and window installation. According to the San Antonio Express-News, couple Julie Friedman and Jonathan Spector got their dream home with the help of design software. The were eyeing a home with a nice garden, but which lacked two bedrooms for their five kids. Instead of searching for another property, they asked design builder Howard Kandel to remodel the home. Using a software called Chief Architect, Howard presented them with a new design—one that proposed that the formal family room be split and converted into two rooms for children.

Volunteer organization STAR (Students Together Achieving Revitalization) and the Office of Historic Preservation recently finished renovations to 16 houses in the Knob Hill Historic District. Upon the completion of the project, Councilwoman Ivy Taylor paid a visit to thank the volunteers, saying that their efforts made up “one piece of the puzzle that provides real solutions to address revitalization efforts of the city.”

When it comes to replacing the windows in their home, folks often think of it as merely another expense to add to their budget. A lot of homeowners tell us, “Oh, we’d love to put your windows in our house, but we just don’t think we can afford them.” Ironically, many of them don’t consider the fact that the old windows they currently have could be significantly draining their finances already. Even if the windows seem to function properly, here are four ways that they could actually be costing you money.

With all the window styles available on the market, homeowners can have a difficult time deciding what’s best for their home. When it comes to taller window openings, the two styles of operable windows to choose from are Double Hung Windows and Casement Windows. In this article, we’ll review the two styles and show you how they compare against each other in a few different categories.

How do you know if it’s the right time to replace your home’s windows? Because it’s a remodeling project that requires more of an investment, you want to make the best decision for your home. Here are some factors that will help you decide if it’s worth it to spend the time and money replacing your windows:

There are a number of window styles to choose from when it comes to replacing the windows in your home.