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Hygge for the Holidays
Slow down and savor the season with cozy comforts.
Up north in Renewal by Andersen's home state of Minnesota, these late autumn days mean early sunsets, long cold snaps, frequent snow/sleet/ice storms, and all the other stresses and headaches that seem to come dancing in as Daylight Savings Time takes its leave.
But take heart! It doesn't have to be that way. Enter "hygge" (pronounced hoo-gah), a Danish concept of celebrating the little things in life. Hygge is about taking time away from the daily rush to be together with people you care about, or even to relax by yourself, and enjoy life's quieter pleasures. There is no direct translation in English, although “cozy” comes close. (The New Yorker calls it “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” A mouthful, but truth.)
Some fun upcycling ideas to get you started:
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If you need some inspiration for ideas on ways to repurpose and upcycle household items, a great place to look is Pinterest.
Another way to extend the lifespan of items is donation. Donating can be a great option for items that cannot be sold or if you feel you don’t have the time to spend selling. You can feel good that you are helping reduce waste as well as providing much-needed resources to people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them.
If you want more pro tips on clearing the clutter, check out our complete guide to decluttering.
Ride the Tide.
We don’t mean go surfing (but that is fun, too…if you aren’t ice-bound like those of us here in Minnesota!)—we mean join
If you need some inspiration for ideas on ways to repurpose and upcycle household items, a great place to look is Pinterest.
Another way to extend the lifespan of items is donation. Donating can be a great option for items that cannot be sold or if you feel you don’t have the time to spend selling. You can feel good that you are helping reduce waste as well as providing much-needed resources to people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them.
If you want more pro tips on clearing the clutter, check out our complete guide to decluttering.
Ride the Tide.
We don’t mean go surfing (but that is fun, too…if you aren’t ice-bound like those of us here in Minnesota!)—we mean join
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If you need some inspiration for ideas on ways to repurpose and upcycle household items, a great place to look is Pinterest.
Another way to extend the lifespan of items is donation. Donating can be a great option for items that cannot be sold or if you feel you don’t have the time to spend selling. You can feel good that you are helping reduce waste as well as providing much-needed resources to people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them.
If you want more pro tips on clearing the clutter, check out our complete guide to decluttering.
Ride the Tide.
We don’t mean go surfing (but that is fun, too…if you aren’t ice-bound like those of us here in Minnesota!)—we mean join
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●Upcycled pallets make an inexpensive choice for handmade patio furniture. Add a few colorful throw pillows, and you have eco-friendly, trendy outdoor seating!
If you need some inspiration for ideas on ways to repurpose and upcycle household items, a great place to look is Pinterest. Another way to extend the lifespan of items is donation. Donating can be a great option for items that cannot be sold or if you feel you don’t have the time to spend selling. You can feel good that you are helping reduce waste as well as providing much-needed resources to people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them. If you want more pro tips on clearing the clutter, check out our complete guide to decluttering. Ride the Tide. We don’t mean go surfing (but that is fun, too…if you aren’t ice-bound like those of us here in Minnesota!)—we mean join
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| Strength | Because Fibrex® material is strong, we can make our sash and frames narrower and that means more glass, more view. | Vinyl frames are known to have a higher expansion/ contraction rate and can bow, breaking the glass seal. |
| Insulation | Fibrex material has superior thermal insulating properties. Combined with Andersen® High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, this helps your home stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer. You can save money on your energy bills. Your home feels more comfortable. | Aluminum window frames conduct heat and cold. Heat leaks out of your house in the winter and into your house in the summer. |
| Maintenance | Fibrex material never needs scraping or painting. It won’t rot, decay or mold.* | Fiberglass frames are painted and may need regular maintenance. |
| Beauty | Renewal by Andersen replacement windows preserve the architectural beauty of your home. Frame and sash design reflect the shape and lines of your original windows. The unique extruded Fibrex material can be made into any kind of window, including curved specialty windows. | Most replacement windows have square profiles that may look artificial in your home. Vinyl frame material is often thicker, reducing glass area. Fiberglass can only be made into straight lineals. |
| Environmental | 40% of the raw material by weight used to make Fibrex material is clean, reclaimed wood fiber. Reclaimed materials in the manufacturing process can also be reground and reused. Renewal by Andersen® windows are ENERGY STAR® qualified for meeting strict energy efficiency criteria set by the U.S. Department of Energy. | Fiberglass is a thermoset material and cannot be reformed into new profiles. |
| Warranty | A window is not just glass and some framing material. It’s a precise combination of glass, frame and quality installation. We back it all with some of the best limited warranties in the business. | Installation is rarely covered in the written warranty. |
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Whether your home overlooks the Alaskan tundra or the Sonoran Desert, our expert craftsmen will do the job right. In fact, Renewal by Andersen is one of the few companies to warrant the installation process as well as the window,† granting customers the confidence and security they deserve.
Because installation is so important to us, we want to talk about one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners who are investigating all of their options and all of the factors that go into making an informed window replacement decision—full-frame versus insert installation: what’s the difference? (And, honestly, what do they even mean?)
So if you’re considering window replacement and wondering whether full-frame or insert replacement is the right choice for your home (or you just want to learn more about fenestration), read on as we take a closer look at both options, their advantages and disadvantages, and other factors to consider.
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Whether your home overlooks the Alaskan tundra or the Sonoran Desert, our expert craftsmen will do the job right. In fact, Renewal by Andersen is one of the few companies to warrant the installation process as well as the window,† granting customers the confidence and security they deserve.
Because installation is so important to us, we want to talk about one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners who are investigating all of their options and all of the factors that go into making an informed window replacement decision—full-frame versus insert installation: what’s the difference? (And, honestly, what do they even mean?)
Whether your home overlooks the Alaskan tundra or the Sonoran Desert, our expert craftsmen will do the job right. In fact, Renewal by Andersen is one of the few companies to warrant the installation process as well as the window,† granting customers the confidence and security they deserve.
Because installation is so important to us, we want to talk about one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners who are investigating all of their options and all of the factors that go into making an informed window replacement decision—full-frame versus insert installation: what’s the difference? (And, honestly, what do they even mean?)
Whether your home overlooks the Alaskan tundra or the Sonoran Desert, our expert craftsmen will do the job right. In fact, Renewal by Andersen is one of the few companies to warrant the installation process as well as the window,† granting customers the confidence and security they deserve.
Because installation is so important to us, we want to talk about one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners who are investigating all of their options and all of the factors that go into making an informed window replacement decision—full-frame versus insert installation: what’s the difference? (And, honestly, what do they even mean?)
Whether your home overlooks the Alaskan tundra or the Sonoran Desert, our expert craftsmen will do the job right. In fact, Renewal by Andersen is one of the few companies to warrant the installation process as well as the window,† granting customers the confidence and security they deserve.
Because installation is so important to us, we want to talk about one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners who are investigating all of their options and all of the factors that go into making an informed window replacement decision—full-frame versus insert installation: what’s the difference? (And, honestly, what do they even mean?)
Whether your home overlooks the Alaskan tundra or the Sonoran Desert, our expert craftsmen will do the job right. In fact, Renewal by Andersen is one of the few companies to warrant the installation process as well as the window,† granting customers the confidence and security they deserve.
Because installation is so important to us, we want to talk about one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners who are investigating all of their options and all of the factors that go into making an informed window replacement decision—full-frame versus insert installation: what’s the difference? (And, honestly, what do they even mean?)