WindowWorks Blog: mywindowworks

Since 1988, My WindowWorks has become the area’s most trusted source for home improvement, with world-classproducts and top-rated installations for our customers living in the greater Chicago area.After decades of excellence in home renovation services, our team is proud to announce that we have rec...

Choose from many available styles or opt for custom windows so you can be in full control of the design, size, and other features. Working with an experienced Chicago window company will ensure you have access to top-rated windows and design experts who will help inspire you with form, col...

It’s human nature to judge a book by its cover—or in the case of a house, its front door. When we look at a house from the curb, the front door is usually where our eyes tend to focus, which means it's our first clue as to what we think might lie behind it. If you’ve ever browsed through front doo...

Since WindowWorks started in 1996, the family-owned business has been committed to giving back to the community—and that promise is more than just words. The entire team is always on the lookout for ways to help enrich the lives and experiences of people in their community—and they jump into action...

As one of the first impressions of your home, you exterior doors should reflect your home’s architectural style and your family’s unique tastes—particularly your front entry door. In addition, exterior doors provide security and protect your home from the elements. If you’re considering replacing...

In Chicago, summertime can be a particularly difficult season for keeping windows in tip-top shape. Our Midwestern climate’s occasional rain showers, heavy pollen floating through the air, and falling tree sap are notorious for causing damage to older, hard-to-maintain window products. As a leadin...

With Chicago summer in full-swing, you want to do everything possible to stay cool, especially inside your home. When that first summertime energy bill comes in, however, you might find yourself deciding between running the AC or saving money next month. There’s a better way! Instead of sweating it...

In the not-too-distant past, doors were made entirely out of wood— a material that remains popular  today  for its traditional  appeal  and undeniable beauty. As classic and attractive as they may be, wooden doors can be expensive, hard-to-maintain, and&n...

Sharon Hutchinson was home recovering from knee surgery and browsing social media when she spotted a contest on Facebook that piqued her interest. The contest offered a chance to win new windows and, while she didn’t think she really had a shot at winning, Hutchinson signed up. A few weeks later...