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5 must do fall home improvement projects you need to do to save on heating bills | Innovate Building Solutions Cleveland and Columbus Ohio

5 Must-Do Fall Home Improvement Projects to Cut Your Heating Bills

By Mike Foti on September 9, 2017. Leave a Comment

Updated March 17, 2019 I stepped out of my hotel room in Columbus yesterday with a short-sleeved shirt (I’m still in a summer mind-set). The wind was blowing. It was cold, breezy and 56 degrees. I thought, “Why didn’t I check the weather on my phone this morning? Does the summer have to blow by so... Continue reading

How to design a mud room or entryway to embrace the outdoors

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Designing a Mud Room and Entryway to Embrace the Outdoors

By Mike Foti on April 16, 2016. 2 Comments

A house is not a home unless you can embrace all of its surroundings – inside and out. This is certainly a statement Bridget O’Callahan of University Heights Ohio could agree with. You see Bridget loves her outdoor space! There is nothing quite like the sounds of the birds chirping, the smells of... Continue reading

Storm door flanked by double hung windows - before

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Project Spotlight: Turning a Storm Door into a Patio Door – Improving Views & Saving Energy Cleveland Ohio

By Mike Foti on September 21, 2012. Leave a Comment

Before - Storm door flanked by double hung windows Maxine David (who lives in the Richmond Heights suburb of Cleveland) had a problem – a flimsy single pane storm door provided almost no protection from the cold and heat outside. This challenge greatly reduced the amount of time she was able to use... Continue reading

3 Panel Sliding Patio Door with Wood Veneer in a Family Room

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How to Select a Sliding Patio Door

By Mike Foti on June 11, 2011. 1 Comment

3 Panel Sliding Patio Door with Wood Veneer in a Family Room 2 Panel White Sliding Glass Patio Door in a Dining Room Doors are added to a home to provide entry and exit, while windows are used to provide light and air – but a sliding patio door can be used to combine the best functions of both a... Continue reading

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9 Questions You Need to Ask BEFORE Choosing Replacement Windows

By Mike Foti on March 25, 2011. 6 Comments

Updated May 22, 2021 It’s painful experiencing replacement windows ‘buyers remorse.’ It doesn’t feel good when you face the that…… You made a bad purchase. And you not only wasted your money, but now you have to see (and live) with your bad choice year after year... Continue reading

Vinyl replacement windows for energy savings

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“Take advantage of the Federal Energy Tax Credit before time runs out”

By Mike Foti on August 12, 2010. Leave a Comment

vinyl replacement windows for energy savings You may be wondering how you can take advantage of the Economic Stimulus bill that was signed on February 17th 2009. Well if you’ve got inefficient upper floor windows or doors in your home which are in need of replacement and you’re worried about large... Continue reading

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