Happy Holidays

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Quick Tips For Hanging Holiday Lights

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Outdoor holiday lighting brings holiday cheer to your home and neighborhood. Here are some quick tips for decorating your home.

• Plan before you start.

• Design your light display and decide which bushes, trees, roof-lines,etc. will have lights.

• Measure carefully to determine how many strands of lights you will need. (Note: for bushes and trees, a good rule of thumb is 100 lights for every 18 inches of green).

• Pull out all of your old lighting and make sure the lights and cords are in good shape.

• Determine how many additional strands you will need for the display. Make sure that everything you buy is rated for outdoor use.

• Gather all of the supplies needed for installation, including a ladder, extension cords, timers, etc.

• Work from the top to the bottom to hang the lights using clips (never nails!) to attach them.

• Remember - never connect more than 3 strands of lights together.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Hours
December 22-25, 2012 and January 1, 2012

Our offices will be closed Saturday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 25, as well as January 1, so the WoW Team can enjoy the Holidays with their families. We hope you enjoy the holidays with yours!

Home and Remodeling Show
January 18 - 20, 2012
Windows on Washington will be participating in the Home and Remodeling Show at the Dulles Expo Center. Mike Baird of Flip Men will be the guest presenter giving homeowners tips and advice on remodeling their homes. Visit the Home and Remodeling Show's Website for more information.

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As the year ends, the WoW Team has taken time to reflect on all for which we are grateful. Our relationship with you is one thing we treasure. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve you and make your home improvement plans a reality. We would like to wish you and yours a very Happy Holiday Season and we look forward to what the New Year brings!

SAVE BIG!!!! How To Make Your Windows Energy Efficient

Did you know that 10 to 25 percent of your home's central heat can be lost through inefficient windows? There are several steps you can take as a homeowner to help prevent this heat loss in the winter. Below you will find tips to help increase the energy efficiency of your current windows and how to maximize energy efficiency when looking to buy new replacement windows.

Current Windows - Maximize energy efficiency with these tips.

Install insulated storm windows to your existing window to reduce heat loss 25 to 50% (depending on the size and type).
Install a window film to help reduce heat loss in the winter by sealing your windows.
During daylight hours in the winter, open all the drapes and blinds on south-facing windows to maximize the passive solar heat coming from the sun.
During the night, close all the window blinds and drapes to reduce heat loss through the windows.
Re-caulk around all windows to help seal your window frames and prevent air leakage.

Replacement Windows - Added efficiency will help you save on utilities.

Replace single-pane windows with double-pane or triple-pane windows for maximum efficiency.
Select windows that are gas filled (Argon, Krypton) and have low-emissivity (low-e) coatings.
Install insulating foam around replacement windows during installation.
Choose a replacement window with the highest thermal performance values and lowest air infiltration ratings.

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