Are Replacement Windows the Best Remodeling Investment?
Homeowners are enhancing comfort, curb appeal, resale value, energy and maintenance savings with environmentally-friendly replacement windows, an investment that pays for itself and other remodeling projects. For homeowners considering a remodel and the contractors who service them, conventional wisdom says that kitchens and bathrooms give the biggest bang for the buck. But the truth is that remodeling the kitchen won’t save money; putting in a new bathtub won’t save money; and certainly adding a room or two won’t save money. While they may add to convenience and home value, they’re a net out-of-pocket expense, a luxury. Some homeowners, however, are attempting to reap both immediate and long-term value from their remodeling dollars. For those asking if a new stove or sink will be seen from the street, if they’ll cut cooling and heating bills, and if they’ll add comfort during sweltering summers or freezing winters, the remodeling choice is clear: replacement windows. But not all repla
