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Your window cleaner’s Certificate of Insurance might not cover work at height. Here is what your board must check.
If you sit on a co-op or condo board, or manage one, you already know the rule: no vendor touches the building until a Certificate of Insurance is on file. Movers, contractors, and window cleaners all send one before the first visit. Here is the problem. A COI that looks complete can still leave your […]
Roof Lantern Cleaning: A Professional Guide for New York Homeowners
Your roof lantern was supposed to flood the room with light. Instead, it is flooding the room with guilt every time you look up and see a layer of grime that could double as modern art. If you live in Brooklyn or Manhattan, you already know that city air does not play fair with glass […]
House Facade Cleaning: A No-Nonsense Guide for Homeowners Who’d Rather Not Watch Their Walls Crumble
Your home’s facade does a thankless job. Day after day, it stands between your family and everything the urban environment throws at it – diesel exhaust from delivery trucks, pigeon droppings with the pH of battery acid, mysterious black streaks that seem to appear overnight, and that persistent green fuzz on the north-facing wall that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss Biannual Window Cleanings
While window cleaning is an integral part of house maintenance, many people avoid doing it for different reasons. Some homeowners simply forget to set up an appointment. Others don’t like working at heights. Collaborating with a window cleaning company can solve both problems. Overlooking the importance of window cleaning is out of the question for […]
Why New Yorkers Need Energy Efficient Windows
Weather fluctuations in New York aren’t a surprise. It can get scorching hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter. Talking about the weather is only fun when you know your home is protected. One of the simplest ways to keep hot and cold air from escaping your property is energy-efficient windows. Old […]
Starting the New Year with Clean Windows: 4 Resolutions for Your Home
The New Year is finally here, and we hope you’ve left all the worries behind. The best way to start this year is to make the right resolutions for your home care. After all, your home is your fortress. If something goes wrong, the entire life may turn upside down. The right resolutions can give […]
5 Common Reasons Why Your Windows Get Dirty
Do you ever wonder why your windows are so dirty? Even if you wash them twice a year and do touch ups on a regular basis, the glass can look less than perfect in just a couple of months. What are the most common reasons windows in New York get dirty fast? Let’s find out. […]
