What is your Favorite Spring Project?

Snow is melting and the flowers are starting to bloom. This season is great to open our windows and start your Honey do list for this spring and summer. We took a poll here at Styleline and these are the projects our staff wants to tackle this spring and summer. What is yours?

Here is our List:

Redesign our landscaping

Plant a garden

Clean my gutters

Replace my storm door

Build a back yard fire pit

Finish my deck 

Enclose my deck with screens

Build a dog house

Wash my windows

Have a garage sale

Get new flooring

Home Shows Great time to Get Ideas for You Home

These are a couple of tips to get the most out of a home show this spring.

1. Start with a list of what your goals for this summer to accomplish.

2. Set your budget. 

3.  Grab some measurements materials list that you may be looking for.

4. Ask about warranties

5. Who do I call for service?

6. What makes you different from your competitors?

7. Who do I contact if I have issues?

8. Do I find a contractor to install or do you offer installation?

9. Make sure you have a pad of paper to keep a list of people you talked to and phone numbers for future questions.

10. Test and try everything you may like. 

Most important have fun and take your time to take in all the new ideas that the companies may offer.

Enjoy the Spring in a New Sun Room!

 Give your guests a relaxing way to enjoy your company or just enjoy the ambiance of outdoor living without the insects.  When closed, the tinted windows provide privacy, protection from the summer sun or protection from changeable weather.  Season after season, Styleline Riviera V4 windows offer more enjoyment from your outdoor living area.

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No Streak Window Cleaning Methods

Washing windows can be a daunting task. With the harsh winter we are having, the salt and dirt will be piling up on your windows. To help you with this chore we have tested out some techniques that may be useful for you. Take a look and let us know what time saving methods you use in the comments below.  

In our first test we tried the store window cleaner.  As seen in the picture above after wiping down it seemed to leave streaks.  Next, we used store dish washing liquid.  The dish washing liquid left no streaks.  

We tackled glass windows, but what if you have a vinyl window? What can you use?  Extreme care must be taken when cleaning the vinyl window.  Do not use any harsh cleaners or detergents.  Bleach and formulas containing bleach should be avoided.  It is important not to use a pressure washer.  We recommend a special vinyl cleaner.  This has been specially formulated for the vinyl windows.  This cleaner can be purchased from Styleline just call 1-888-323-0594.

For best results, your windows needs to be cool before washing.  Make sure all dust and loose sand and grit has been removed from all areas of the frame.  Best way to do this is use a soft brush attachment with your vacuum cleaner.  

Give us you opinion below. Let us know what you use for effective window cleaning.

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Hello, My name is Scott Golackson. I am the Production Manager at Faraday Powder Coating. We Powder Coat just about anything from GoCart frames to Badger State Pulling Tractor frames to Windows & Doors. We are a Division of Styleline. If you are interested in finding out more about us please stop by or give us a call at 608.328.5827.

Saving Energy and costs this Winter

With the high cost of heating this winter it would be a good idea to take a look at your home to lower the costs.

1. Checking your insulation for heat loss through the ceiling and walls in your home might be lacking.  Making sure that every corner including the space above the attic door helps decrease the heat you may lose.  Pipes, duck work and chimneys have gaps that may need sealing as well.

2.  Gaps in flooring, faucets, electric outlets, door and windows will need attention.  Filling them with caulk and sealing them with the appropriate materials with ensure that less leakage of air.  Replacing your lighting with a more efficient CFL or LED will greatly reduce energy your home may be producing.

3.  Your heating and cooling systems will need to inspected yearly.  Any unit over 15 years old might need replacing to  a newer, energy efficient unit.  New filters will help the unit run more efficient, otherwise it is working harder to get the dust and dirt out of your home.

Once you complete your own DIY energy audit and you are not seeing a change you might want to consider contacting a professional to better analyze the areas of your home that you might be losing the energy.