Replacing old windows is often a worthwhile investment for homeowners. Energy-efficient windows can prevent heating and cooling loss and keep homes more comfortable throughout the year. Such windows also can improve a home's resale value, proving a good return on investment for homeowners who want to upgrade their homes before putting them on the market.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners might find it more cost-effective to replace old and/or inefficient windows to improve their energy efficiency. Such an upgrade can save homeowners substantial amounts of money on heating and cooling costs.

Window replacement projects can be costly, so it pays to get the job right the first time. Before beginning a window replacement project, homeowners should research which windows will meet their specific needs, learning the subtleties between finishes and features, as well as comparing prices for the windows and installation.

Choose the right time of year

The best time of year to plan window replacement is when the weather will be warm, ideally in the spring or early summer. However, homeowners do not want conditions to be too warm, as each room where new windows will be installed will temporarily be exposed to the elements. Furthermore, caulk adheres better in warmer weather and will dispense easily.

Locally, getting the job done in the warmer months still holds, but the main reason is to avoid the rainy season.

Basically what you dont want is downpouring rain, said Dave Crawford, co-owner of Battle Ground Building Supply.

He said precipitation is the biggest concern when installing new windows in the region, adding ambient temperatures around 50 degrees were desirable.

Consider available features

When replacing windows, homeowners may want to install the same style windows they currently have. But the problems that led to the need to replace windows may still exist even when new windows are installed. When replacing windows, consider energy performance ratings based on the locations of the windows in the house. To make sure they make the most educated decision, homeowners can investigate the solar heat gain coefficient, U-factor, visible transmittance and light-to-solar gain. Explanations of these ratings are available at http://www.Energy.gov.

For those looking for more energy efficiency, Crawford said it might be time to replace if current windows are aluminum-framed, as the metal isnt an insulator. Some of the older vinyl framed windows may also not be as energy efficient, but newer vinyl and fiberglass frames tended to be better suited for insulation.

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maintenance needs

Maintenance costs involved with cleaning, repairs and painting can add up. When shopping for windows, consider the amount of maintenance they will need. Wood-framed windows may require more upkeep than aluminum, fiberglass or vinyl. Also, consider if certain window types, such as double-hung windows,

casement windows, awning windows, or slider windows, would be practical.

Keep home style in mind

A poor match between windows and the style of the home can produce unwanted changes in the appearance of the home. Replacement windows should match the style and appearance desired.

Expect minimal disruption

When homeowners hire professionals who are good at their craft, window replacement projects should not be a terrible inconvenience. According to American Window Products, Inc., seasoned professionals will be able to complete a replacement window upgrade in a short amount of time depending on the size of the home and the number of windows being replaced.

Replacing windows can be a costly task, but one that will provide a more energy efficient home that can help homeowners save money in the long run.

Shop around

Before making the final decision of purchasing windows, looking at multiple retailers might also be a good idea, as Crawford explained prices can vary depending on who the vendor was.

You could get the same window from one company as you do another, and theres maybe a $300 price difference between one company versus the other, yet they all pay the same to get them, Crawford said.

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The Atlanta Falcons lost offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to the San Francisco 49ers, but it didnt take long for them to find his replacement.

The Falcons announced on Tuesday that they have hiredformer Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian for the same position.

This is a move that came out of nowhere. Sarkisian wasnt mentioned as a candidate to replace Shanahan, but its clear the Falcons had their eyes set on him for some time. He took the reins from Lane Kiffin in the national championship game against Clemson, which of course the Crimson Tide lost.

Sarkisian previously spent time with the USC Trojans, Oakland Raiders andWashington Huskies. His second stint at USC, this time as the head coach, was a rocky one. He was hired in 2013butfired in October 2015 due to alcohol problems afterplayers reportedly smelledalcohol on his breath.

He was 46-35 as a head coach in the college ranks.

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As tradition has it, we enter a New Year by taking stock of what 2016 had to offer in order to assess whats to come.

This years annual Industry Pulse report is a bit of an anomaly, however, considering the recent election. Note that the survey ran just after Election Day through the end of November, when emotions were still running very high. Those reactions will have some bearing on some of the reported projections and, considering much of the nation is still holding in a wait-and-see pattern as the new administration takes the lead, there is still an air of uncertainty. Even so, the overall tone of the data suggests we are on the same path of general health and prosperity that weve documented the past two years.

The challenges of the industry take on the same themes as in the past as well. Respondents told us they are still concerned with overregulation, the still-recovering economy and a housing market that has yet to completely stabilize. Controlling costs, maintaining quality, keeping up with demandespecially during a labor shortageattracting new talent, and turning a profit are all still keeping our industrys finest up at night.

But despite these challenges and the ambiguity of the near future, sales are widely up, companies are seeking to hire and there are more products available to the market now than ever before.

If 2016 had a word, many would say it was uncertainty. The industry reported signs of hesitation among customers as the world speculated about an unprecedented United States election. Every election year, I see much of the same thing, says Joe Mills, Sunrise Windows & Doors. You talk to a lot of people, you give a lot of estimates, and hear a lot of well get back to you.

But, as the speculation finally gave way to a conclusion, the market at large improved. In fact, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes jumped seven points to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index published in December. This is the highest reading since July 2005, NAHB reports.

This notable rise in builder sentiment is largely attributable to a post-election bounce, as builders are hopeful that President-elect Trump will follow through on his pledge to cut burdensome regulations that are harming small businesses and housing affordability, said NAHB Chairman Ed Brady. This is particularly important, given that a recent NAHB study shows that regulatory costs for home building have increased 29 percent in the past five years.

Many of those who opted to answer queries regarding the outcome of the election cited this very reasonDonald Trumps stance on federal regulationsas why they believed the new administration could have a positive impact on the industry. Those who believe the incoming administration will have a negative impact widely cited Trumps foreign and domestic trade policies as potential hazards to the industry, as well as economic and education policies. The respondents who have a positive outlook almost unanimously cited tax code reform and Trumps stance on federal regulations as a potential benefit. Another popular opinion among this segment was that the workforce skills and job training programs stand to improve under the new administration.

No matter your opinions on what the new administration will do for our industry, what really makes a difference, says Scott Gates, CEO of Western Window Systems, is businesses that try to make things better. You can overemphasize or over-define your strategy on what you think legislation is going to do, he says. But what we try to do is address what the customer wants. Because the customer is who actually makes decisions, and we feel like very rarely are you punished for making things better.

To put some of the product and sales trends in context, its important to understand which companies are doing business in new construction versus replacement. Of the manufacturers surveyed, 44% sell a majority of their products for replacement, 23% split their efforts evenly and 33% sell more products for new construction.

As for dealer respondents, 62% focus more than half their efforts on the replacement sector. Note that, of the remaining 38% that focus more on new construction sales, 77% are serving both commercial and residential markets.

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SINGAPORE: Morning commuters taking the East-West Line (EWL) on Tuesday (Feb 7) faced longer journey times as engineers completed "urgent works" near Joo Koon Station, SMRT said.

The train operator said in a Facebook post on Tuesday that the works to replace a track point, used to guide the direction of train travel, began on Monday night.

Due to the short work window available each night, this typically takes two to three nights to complete and is normally planned to take place over a weekend to minimise the impact to commuters on weekdays, it wrote.

However, SMRT decided to carry out the replacement work outside of the weekend window in this case due to its "urgency and criticality".

Only one platform at Joo Koon station was open due to the works, and commuters travelling from Jurong East to Joo Koon on Tuesday morning experienced longer journeys as a result, it added.

SMRT tweeted about the expected delays from about 8.15am, estimating an additional 15 minutes' travel time. The delays stretched up to 25 minutes, but by about 9.10am, the company updated that trains were progressively returning to normal speed along the affected stretch.

In its Facebook post, SMRT advisedcommuters to cater for additional travelling time from Jurong East to Joo Koon during the evening peak hour on Tuesday.

The operator said that it was making train service arrangements to minimise congestion from Jurong East to Joo Koon on Tuesday evening and would deploy additional staff to assist commuters at stations.

It added that its engineers would complete the replacement works and get the track point up and running after the end of service on Tuesday night.

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Streator homeowners within a designated area of the city can now seek reimbursement for physical improvements.

The program, financed principally through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, permits eligible homeowners to receive up to 50 percent reimbursement for upgrades, such as new siding, roof and porch repairs, foundation and other masonry repairs, HVAC repairs and replacement, window replacement, electrical and plumbing upgrades, as well as other structural enhancements that improve the appearance of the house and neighborhood.

The target area is bounded on the north by Stanton Street, on the south by Lundy Street, on the east by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks and on the west by the Vermilion River.

"To apply an applicant must own and reside in the property that they are applying for within the target area," said City Engineer Jeremy Palm. "The application is one page and requires the submission of a written project plan and contractor estimates. The project has a primary focus on home owners who make less than 80 percent of the average median income for the area."

The average median income is $60,100, meaning 80 percent less than the average would be $48,080.

Palm said selection is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Once a project is approved, most applicants will obtain a loan from a participating financial institution for the full amount of their planned improvements.

If the final improvements are completed in accordance with city requirements, half of the loan is reimbursed, up to $7,000. This means a homeowner could complete $14,000 worth of home improvements for $7,000, plus interest.

Obtaining a loan is not required; if a homeowner is able to pay their half of the project cost without obtaining a loan, they can obtain the same reimbursement. Repayment of a portion of the reimbursement may be required in the event the home is sold in less than five years following reimbursement.

Applications are available at City Hall, 204 S. Bloomington St.; Centrue Bank, 201 E. Main St.; Streator National Bank, 409 E. Bridge St.; and Streator Home Savings Bank, 132 S. Monroe St.

In addition to meeting the building code and eligibility requirements of the program, applicants needing a loan will have to meet bank requirements for their loan.

The city has three years to fully disburse the grant funds. If, as the city anticipates, the money is exhausted within 36 months or less, the city plans to apply for additional funding through the Federal Home Loan Bank, and hopes to make the program available to other neighborhoods.

For questions, contact Palm at 815-672-2517, ext. 236.

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