It can be quite aggravating when you are trying to relax and you can’t because the neighbor’s dog is barking. Kids will be kids and they have to play, but do they have to be so loud and right outside your house? And that traffic noise! It’s just the worst. Loud sounds at the wrong time can distract you from relaxation and can even bring undue stress into your life. It might be impossible to get any work done, sleep, study, or just get the peace and quiet you deserve in your home.

The best way to manage the noise in your house is to soundproof your windows in Roseville, CA. There are plenty of ways you can do that, and the experts at California Craftsman have a few ideas to help you. Take your home to the next level and ...

Window technology has come a long way in recent years and that includes both innovative energy efficient features as well as style. The best window installations can replace your old windows and take your Roseville, CA home up a notch or two in appearance as well. Windows let light and fresh air into your home and they allow you to see the view outside as well. But when you are putting in replacement windows, you get to choose how you replace them and with what. While a new window in the same style of the old one might make sense, you have options to consider. The choices are limitless, but you might want to consider some of the following replacement window styles.

Single-Hung WindowsThese windows have two sashes, but only one is operable...

You’ll purchase a lot of things for your Roseville, CA home over your years of ownership, and most likely you want things that are high in quality and cost-effective at the same time. It wouldn’t be worth your efforts to buy something that seemed like it was saving you money, but ended up being worthless. These challenges are ones that consumers face each and every day. When it comes to buying new vinyl windows for your home, the questions you ask are even more important. Are the vinyl windows worth it? How can you recognize quality? The bummer is that you can’t tell a high-quality window just by looking at vinyl windows, but the experts at California Craftsman have all of the insights you need to get a good balance.

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Spring has sprung, but your Roseville, CA home might still be stuck in the winter season. Worse yet, the season of another decade entirely. You’ve watched enough home improvement shows to know there are plenty of things you can do to refresh a house. But which project is right for you? Here are just a few ideas that you simply can’t go wrong with.

Idea 1: Go Gray
Have you heard that gray is the new white? Well it is! You can add gray accents to a number of areas of your home and give it a whole new level of elegance. Consider refacing white cabinets a gray color or splash gray pillows into an otherwise neutral room. Any gray you can add where white is currently present is a great refreshment to the style of the space.

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As award shows pop up on the screen, you see which movies win and which actors take the prize. TV shows you’ve seen and some you’ve never heard of are awarded for their attributes as well. Well, the experts at California Craftsman wish there were awards for window colors instead! In our opinion, it would help a lot of homeowners quite a bit in their decisions when it comes to replacement windows in Penryn, CA. And so now, we present to you, the colors of the year. Then it’s up to you whether or not you choose them for your replacement windows.

Gray TonesHave you heard that gray is the new white? It’s true! People used to love all white kitchens complete with white cabinets. While that’s still a big thing, gr...

When was the last time you did a cartwheel because you get to dust your home? And did you scream and shout with glee when it was time to scrub the toilet? These are things that no one really loves doing, but we all do it because we love our homes and we understand that they require maintenance. If you had the option between a new product that maintained itself for your home or something you had to put more work into over the years, which would you choose? It seems obvious! The low maintenance choice, right? That’s one of the many reasons that homeowners in Penryn, CA and all over the country have made vinyl windows the number one choice for replacements. If you love maintenance, however, don’t pick them. They’ll give yo...

It’s probably not something you’ll hear directly from them. We mean if you’re talking to your windows and hearing them say things back to you, that’s probably not a good sign for anyone. However, believe it or not your windows will tell you when it’s time to be replaced. While they won’t whisper in your ear or say anything out loud at all, there are certain signs they will show you to let you know the time is here. How do you hear them when they don’t actually talk? Take a look at these telltale signs.

You’re Always UncomfortableDo you like to be comfortable in your Penryn, CA home? Of course! Who doesn’t? We all deserve comfort in our own homes. When you are constantly uncomfortable ...

When it comes to questions the professionals at California Craftsmen hear, many homeowners will ask, “do I need new vinyl windows?” People are looking to improve both the value and the beauty of their homes and window replacement is a huge way in which to do so. But since it’s a big investment, you don’t generally want to do it unless you really need to. So do you need new vinyl windows for your home in Loomis, CA? Check out this list of signs to see if you can identify the answer on your own.

The inside pane of glass is warm in the summer.The summer months can be very hot and uncomfortable in Loomis, CA with the sun beating into your home. If you feel the pane of glass inside your home in the summer when it&rsquo...

When you live in Loomis, CA, you enjoy warmer summers and mild winters. When it comes to the insulation and even the windows on your home, you desperately need them in the summer to keep out those hot summer temperatures. But since the winters are mild and the other seasons are lovely, do you really need to worry about your windows during those times of the year? It doesn’t really matter what season you’re thinking about…replacement windows can help your energy bills. In fact, they’re just as important during the slightly chilly winter as they are in the hot and humid summer.

Think about your home in the winter. How do you get your heat? If you have a fireplace, it’s possible you run that on a chilly evening...

When your windows are old and deteriorating, chances are the screens are as well. Screens primarily keep insects out of your home, as well as dust, dirt, and other debris. When you live somewhere as nice as Rocklin, CA, it’s easy to keep those windows open on nice days all year long. But that doesn’t mean you want to invite the bugs to come in with the breeze. When you are looking into replacement windows, it’s a good time to look into new screens to go with them. There are functional and decorative screens that exist today that far outdo anything you had in the past. Here are a few things that you might look into.

Solar ScreeningSolar screens are unique, woven mesh screens that can block up to 90% of the sun’s ra...