{"id":6032,"date":"2016-03-30T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=6032"},"modified":"2016-03-30T13:47:41","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T17:47:41","slug":"replacing-or-repairing-your-windows-is-a-homebuyers-best-first-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/replacing-or-repairing-your-windows-is-a-homebuyers-best-first-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacing or Repairing Your Windows Is a Homebuyer\u2019s Best First Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6034\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4656664055_451aac6906_b.jpg\" alt=\"house-new-windows\" width=\"750\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"6034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4656664055_451aac6906_b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4656664055_451aac6906_b-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve bought a new house and you\u2019re settling in for at least the next few years. You\u2019re looking around and aren\u2019t sure what to upgrade first. How do you know what\u2019s going to earn you the best return while increasing your quality of home life?<\/p>\n<p>The most obvious answer is the best one: new windows.<\/p>\n<p>While agents and stagers will typically discourage those selling their homes from replacing their windows, as it doesn\u2019t usually show an immediate return on your investment, new windows can make a huge difference in a number of key areas, as long as you have time to enjoy them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save on your energy bills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harsh Canadian winters take their toll on your home\u2014particularly your windows. Especially in older homes, drafty windows can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars each year. There could be a variety of problems with your current windows: out-dated insulation, problems opening or closing the window, or even moisture in the window frame (which is representative of greater problems like mould or decay).<\/p>\n<p>Stopping these drafts save on heating and air-conditioning costs, so the windows will pay for themselves while you\u2019re living with them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add some modern aesthetics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People notice windows. An easy way to show you\u2019re investing in your home is to remove those old, dingy windows. You\u2019re increasing your curb appeal exponentially, while impressing visitors. You can also change the style of window, in case your current fixtures are looking dated, allowing you to bring your entire home into a new era.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improve your quality of life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Studies show that natural light actually boosts your health, both physically and psychologically. New windows have remarkable features, from noise reduction to filtering UV rays. This allows you to sleep better and ensures the light entering your home is safe, even on the brightest days.<\/p>\n<p>Old windows are also notoriously difficult to operate, whereas new windows have guides and better functionality. Some even come apart safely and efficiently to make cleaning a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Repair instead of replacing your windows<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your windows are fairly new, they may just need a touch-up to keep out the drafts. Repairing is significantly cheaper than a full replacement; if you don\u2019t need to replace your windows, don\u2019t feel pressured. Windows take time to receive the full benefit of your investment, so repairing\u2014normally unnoticeable once it\u2019s complete\u2014could be your best option.<\/p>\n<p>Flickr: <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/86uBZi\" target=\"_blank\">ntm1909<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve bought a new house and you\u2019re settling in for at least the next few years. You\u2019re looking around and aren\u2019t sure what to upgrade first. How do you know what\u2019s going to earn you the best return while increasing your quality of home life? The most obvious answer is the best one: new windows. 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