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Eco-Friendly Ways to Clean Glass Windows

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In the last decades, homeowners have become increasingly conscious about the impact their everyday items have on the environment. When searching for non-toxic products to decrease your home's exposure to harmful chemicals, you may have come across a variety of glass cleaners that only resulted in smudgy and streaky mirrors. Fortunately, it only takes a little effort to make your own natural cleaning products, including homemade glass cleaner. Since these cleaners are free of harmful dyes and ammonia, they'll be better for both you and the environment. Benefits Of Making Your Own Cleaning Products: As you learn more about the health risks of the chemical ingredients used in everyday household cleaning products, it becomes more tempting to make them at home. However, there are plenty of other reasons to do so, including the fact that you'll save cash in the long run. As you cut down on spending on these household items, you'll find that your grocery lists will

Window Tints and Patterns

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Do you feel safe in your home? A study found that more than 66% of Americans don’t feel secure in their own homes. This may be due to many reasons, but fortunately, there are as many ways to improve safety in your home. One of these safety measures is to install high-quality window tints. While window tinting is a practice usually associated with vehicles, homeowners are adopting it, too, because of the various benefits. In fact, residential and commercial window tinting has become so popular that its market is expected to grow by $3.7 billion by 2026 . Besides increasing security, window tinting is also an inexpensive way to upgrade the home and improve convenience. There are many different kinds of tints available, from those that block UV rays to decorative ones. Read on to discover the different types of shades available for windows: Decorative Tints: As the name implies, decorative tints have less functionality and are mainly used to enhance the appearance of homes. Als

What Causes Glass Windows to Crack

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You may have recently noticed that you have a crack in the window. What was once a small, unnoticeable crack at the edge of your window has now made its way up to the middle. And now, you regret letting that little crack go unnoticed because you have to replace your windows. Cracks in glass windows are fairly normal, and there are many reasons why they occur. Here are a few. Stress Cracks Thermal stress cracks, also known as stress cracks, are cracks that occur in glass windows due to an increase in temperature. When faced with higher temperatures, different parts of glass windows expand at different rates. Stress cracks are a result of uneven expansion due to pressure. Typically starting near the edge of the window and spreading out over the glass, stress cracks can occur due to the temperature inside and outside your home. Pressure Crack A little less common than most, pressure cracks are often found in insulated or double-paned glass windows. Pressure cracks are i