Homeowners Replacing Windows for a Variety of Reasons, from Energy-Efficiency to Aesthetics
The AP (8/8) reports, "Homeowners choose to replace their windows for a variety of reasons, from energy efficiency to aesthetics." The AP says this can be an expensive proposition. Nevertheless, "new energy-efficient windows can make your home more comfortable in winter and summer, and more attractive." Kerry Haglund, senior research fellow at the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota, "recommends choosing the most energy-efficient window you can."
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