Guides

Casement window crank operator exposed during replacement or repair

Casement Window Crank Mechanism: How It Works, Why It Breaks, and What to Do About It

You turn the handle. Nothing happens. You turn it harder – still nothing, or worse, the handle spins freely like it is not connected to anything at all. If you live in a pre-war walkup in Brooklyn or a mid-rise co-op in Manhattan, chances are you have dealt with a broken casement window crank mechanism […]

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Dayne Watkins
26.05.2026
7–11 min
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Cloudy window glass with condensation trapped between the panes

Foggy Windows: What Is Happening Between Your Panes and How to Fix It

You noticed it on a cold morning – a milky haze sitting right in the middle of the glass. You wiped the inside. Nothing changed. You went outside and wiped the exterior. Still there. That haze is trapped between the panes, and no amount of cleaning will touch it. If this scene sounds familiar, you […]

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Dayne Watkins
26.05.2026
7–10 min
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Technician using a rotary polisher to remove scratches from glass during professional glass scratch removal

Glass Scratch Removal: What Actually Works (And What’s a Waste of Time)

You notice it on a Tuesday morning. The light hits your window at just the right angle, and there it is – a scratch running across the glass like an uninvited guest who refuses to leave. If you live in New York City, scratched glass is practically a rite of passage. Between construction dust drifting […]

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Dayne Watkins
22.05.2026
8–12 min
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Big Apple Window Cleaning technician removing a double pane glass unit with suction cups during window glass replacement

Double Pane Window Glass Replacement: What Every NYC Homeowner Needs to Know Before Calling Anyone

If you live in New York City long enough, your windows will eventually talk to you. Not literally – but that foggy haze between the panes, the draft sneaking past the frame on a January night, or the mysterious spike in your ConEd bill? That’s your double pane window telling you something is wrong. And […]

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Dayne Watkins
22.05.2026
11–16 min
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Big Apple Window Cleaning technician cleaning a tilt-in window from inside a Brooklyn apartment with a fire escape view

How to Clean Outside Windows From Inside: A New Yorker’s Real-World Guide

Living in New York City means accepting a few universal truths. Your apartment is never big enough. Somebody on your block is always jackhammering something. And your windows – no matter which borough you call home – are filthy. Between construction dust, exhaust from idling delivery trucks, and whatever mystery grime the wind carries in […]

Dayne
Dayne Watkins
21.05.2026
7–11 min
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Professional technician installing a window screen in an NYC apartment, part of Big Apple Window Cleaning window screen repair and replacement service

Window Screens for Pella Windows: What New York City Homeowners Need to Know

If you have Pella windows at home, you already know the brand stands for quality. But when a screen gets torn, bent, or simply disappears during a move, finding the right replacement is rarely as simple as a trip to the hardware store. Window screens for Pella windows are not universal – they vary by […]

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Dayne Watkins
20.05.2026
5–8 min
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The Ultimate Guide to Effective Industrial Window Cleaning

The Ultimate Guide to Effective Industrial Window Cleaning

Achieve a Clean, Professional Look for Your Business Maintaining a clean and professional appearance is crucial for businesses and industrial facilities. One essential aspect of exterior building maintenance is industrial window cleaning. In this guide, we’ll explore general tips and tricks from a reliable window cleaning service in New York City, ensuring your windows remain […]

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Dayne Watkins
18.04.2023
2–3 min
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High Rise Window Cleaning

The Dos and Don’ts of High Rise Window Cleaning Window cleaning is an important part of building maintenance because it helps to keep the windows clear and let in natural light. It is also necessary to clean the windows inside and outside in order to maintain a good view. High rise window cleaning can be […]

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29.03.2022
2–4 min
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The Secrets to a Luxurious Window

The Secrets to a Luxurious Window

The primary function of any window is to keep cold air from entering the room while allowing 100% light into the room. Windows, on the other hand, can be stylish interior design elements. This problem is best solved by a professional designer, but you can do it yourself. It is critical to remember that the […]

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Dayne Watkins
18.02.2022
3–4 min
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Spring window cleaning

Spring window cleaning

How long can we talk about spring window cleaning already? However, this topic is relevant and arouses interest and awe in every season. After all, everyone wants to finish the task as quickly as possible and ensure that the windows are clean, gleaming, and streak-free. And it doesn’t always go as planned. The following are […]

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Dayne Watkins
15.02.2022
2–3 min
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