WindowWorks Blog

Winters are rough in Chicago. With snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, it can take a toll on your house. It is easy for your window seal to break with all of the settling your house is going through this winter. If at any point this winter you started to feel cold drafts coming through your windowsills, it’s time to look for new ones. Leaky windows are a concrete sign that... Read More

When you decide it’s time for a window upgrade, the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Double-hung? Bay? Picture? Before you make up your mind, it’s important to keep a few factors in mind to make sure that your new windows are the perfect complement to your home’s needs, décor and style. 1. Form What style of decorating do you like? Do you have a lot of clean, sleek lines and minimalist... Read More

Vinyl siding has been a great choice for homes since its invention back in 1872. It not only can increase the value and durability of your home, but it has many other benefits as well. It’s low-maintenance, more cost efficient than brick or other siding choices, insulated siding can increase the thermal efficiency of your home, and of course, better curb appeal. The right siding can make your home look more... Read More

At WindowWorks, our team of replacement window experts is almost always working with homeowners, many of whom have been cheated during the buying process by low-quality windows. Our customers come to us with a variety of window issues and problems, including but not limited to: Old windows that rattle loudly and are completely worn out... Drafty windows that consistently leave you cold and uncomfortable... Outrageous heating and air conditioning bills... Read More

Nothing spreads holiday cheer like a holiday light spectacular. My WindowWorks is a proud sponsor of 93.9 MY FM and ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL. This event has fun for everyone! Your little ones will enjoy a holiday wagon ride and the free holiday crafts. There is also an assortment of snacks and food stops to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.  hen head over to Lincoln Park’s Farm-in-the-Zoo for some... Read More

At WindowWorks, we set out to make people happy every single day – whether it’s with our products, our customers service initiatives, or community outreach programs... This article happens to be about the last item on that list: WindowWorks is proud to announce that we’ll be joining the ranks of Hasbro, Build-a-Bear, ToysRUs, Disney and dozens of other community-conscious organizations by participating in the Toy for Tots program, hosting a... Read More

We’ve all been there… …that moment when you wake up and can feel the cold air on your face. You struggle to get up because the warm of your bed is so much more appealing than the cold that has taken over your home. You may even burrow deeper in the sheets. You want to turn up the heat, but you don’t want to see that bill. It’s a constant fight between... Read More

Oftentimes, life can make even the most important rooms in your home feel cramped and cluttered. You don’t have to have tens of thousands of dollars to make an addition to your home – instead, following a few simple tips will help make even tight spaces seem roomy and open. The window replacement team at Window Works has helped thousands of homeowners get the most out of all the spaces... Read More

There are two benefits to working with Window Works: 1. You’re getting windows and doors that are beautiful and 2. you’re getting windows and doors that are functional... You know, functional as in they keep the blistering heat out during those humid Chicago summer days and the numbing cold out during the equally brutal winter nights. Our doors and windows also keep the comfortable air inside your home, well, inside your home.... Read More

The My WindowWorks team started off small... In 1988, there were three people behind the WindowWorks brand: two brothers and trusted old friend of theirs. It was a small team, but a motivated one. The team was driven by more than their determination to succeed; the team was driven by a family legacy – one that began with their father, a master carpenter, who taught them everything they needed to know from... Read More