Dealing With Window Condensation
‘Tis the season – the time of year when your home windows start getting sweaty. During these winter months, condensation on window interiors can be an annoying issue for many homeowners in Wisconsin. Not only will it fog up your windows, but it can lead to much bigger problems like mold, mildew, and rotting window […]
Maintaining Your Wooden Windows; Consider Upgrading
For centuries, wood was the only material we had to make window frames. It wasn’t until after World War II that manufacturers began experimenting with the use of vinyl to make frames, and decades later before vinyl window frames became popular in new home construction. AHT uses composite window frames made of Expanded Polymer […]
4 Steps to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
We’ve already had our first couple of snow falls here in Wisconsin, and while they didn’t stick for most of the state, we know it won’t be too long until winter comes in full force. With icy winds and heaps of snow just around the corner, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared. Take […]
Cool Fall Days & Nights in Wisconsin
No one needs to tell you how the weather changes in Wisconsin this month. You may hear it from TV meteorologists daily. You might even chat about it with your neighbor. But the most direct way to determine how much the daily temperature drop is affecting you is to note the comfort level in […]
Wisconsin Replacement Windows: One Family to the Next
The family is important around here. Many of our customers are raising families and rely on us to improve the quality of life at home with replacement windows and doors. As a family-owned business with more than four decades of serving Wisconsin under our belt, we’re happy to meet the needs of these families. That’s […]
Bay Replacement Windows for Wisconsin Homes
The bay windows that came with your Wisconsin home may be a beloved feature so when it’s time to replace them, the decision on how to best proceed should be handled carefully. Unlike single windows, this feature is more likely in just one part of your home, such as a side facing a yard, within […]
Everyday Home Disasters Hype
Think about the last “disaster” you had at home? It might have involved extensive damage to a room or even worse, serious injury to yourself. While neither situation is the outcome you were hoping for, they are both potential results of the inexperienced DIY-person. Seriousness aside, it’s amusing to see how some sites attempt […]
Winter Weather Saves Wisconsin
If you weren’t paying close attention to your bank account, you might have missed the fact that you spent less on heating bills during the winter that wrapped recently. Perhaps the “extra” cash got spent on much-needed items along the way or you saved it for a Spring Break getaway. Either way, the second-warmest winter […]
Never Too Early to Think About Summer
On a day when high temperatures didn’t climb much above freezing in Wisconsin, summer tourism was on the mind of some people. Seriously. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism used a bone-chilling day to introduce two of three TV spots in its summer ad campaign. When the commercials begin airing in May, you might recognize […]
Overcoming the Risk of Radon in Wisconsin
We talk a lot about the thermal efficiency of reliable replacement windows and doors. These well-constructed products, once properly installed, offer a variety of benefits during a Wisconsin winter and year round. But something else may accompany the tight seal and lower heating bills and you may not even be aware of its presence. According […]