Alex Barnett, Author at Just Windows & Doors

Bowing Basement Walls in Winter: What Custom Home Design Gets Right That Older Homes Don’t 0
- Home Improvement
- December 23, 2025
Canadian winters apply a massive amount of physical stress to a residential structure. While most homeowners focus on the roof or the furnace, the most significant battle occurs underground. Discovering a new crack or a slight inward curve in the concrete is a distressing experience during a deep freeze. This phenomenon, known as bowing basement
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Buying or Selling? Why Your Lawyer and Agent Care About Your Windows and Doors 0
- Home Improvement
- November 30, 2025
Windows and doors are far more than just design features; they critically impact property value, safety, and energy compliance. When a homeowner plans a renovation or a sale, the process requires two distinct professional focuses. A real estate agent focuses on marketability and aesthetic value, helping the seller achieve the highest price and best terms.
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The 5 Best Energy-Efficient Window Manufacturers for Toronto Homes 0
- Home Improvement
- November 26, 2025
When you live in Toronto, the right windows aren’t just a design choice—they’re a year-round necessity. Whether you’re planning a full window replacement or simply upgrading old, drafty units, choosing energy-efficient windows can have a major impact on your home’s comfort and long-term savings. The city’s climate swings from freezing winter nights to humid summer
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Protecting Your Home’s Core Systems: Roofing Above, Furnace Below 0
- Home Improvement
- October 15, 2025
A home is a complex system. Different parts work together, often unseen, to provide shelter, comfort, and safety. Among the most vital are the two anchors guarding the top and bottom: the roof overhead and the furnace below. Your home’s comfort and protection rely heavily on these two major systems working quietly behind the scenes.
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