Thompson Creek Tips

Thompson Creek Customer Reviews

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:22:00 GMT

Check 'em out:

"The product itself I'm very pleased with. I've already noticed the difference in the sound. We live in a quiet neighborhood and now it's even quieter." – Alice, Arlington, VA (windows)

"We have used Thompson Creek before and they had an excellent product and excellent workmanship then so it was a no-brainer to use them again." – John, Crofton, MD (windows)

Category: Customer Satisfaction

Thunderstorm Safety Tips

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:02:00 GMT

Summer is practically here. Warm air plus humidity usually means thunderstorms in the mid-Atlantic area. While Mother Nature frequently gives us spectacular light shows during these storms, she can also pack a powerful punch. Besides lightning, the dangers of thunderstorms also include tornadoes, strong winds, hail and flash floods.

Category: General

Thompson Creek Reviews Drought-Watch 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:14:00 GMT

Much of Maryland is now under a “drought watch” issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The Eastern Shore was placed on a drought watch in mid-April, and in early May added central and western Maryland. This includes Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, Carroll, Harford and Cecil counties, along with the portions of Montgomery, Howard and Baltimore counties that are not served by the Baltimore City or Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission public water systems.

Five Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Windows

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:54:00 GMT

How well are your windows protecting your home? Is your home older? Do you have original windows? Are you seeing signs that they are not doing their job efficiently? If you are thinking about replacing the windows in your home, consider the following:

Category: Replacement Windows & Window Maintenance

DIY Home Composting

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:51:00 GMT

We are all looking for ways to help the environment and save money at the same time. How about doing your own composting? Composting has become a popular way to recycle things you would normally just discard in the trash and use them to help feed your garden.

Getting started is easy. You can use anything from a large trash can with holes cut in the base to a compost tumbler sold on many home improvement websites.

Category: Do-It-Yourself Projects

Green Living Myth-Busters

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:48:00 GMT

We are continually being reminded to live a greener lifestyle. But where to start? There are a lot of myths out there about living green.

Myth #1 - I can’t make my car greener unless I trade it in for a hybrid.

FALSE. You can do many things to make the car you have now more efficient.

Category: General

Planning a vacation? Don’t forget about your house!

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:46:00 GMT

This is the time of year when we start to make summer travel plans. We put so much thought into our trip that we sometimes forget that we have to prep the house too. There are many things you can do to make sure that your home is not costing you money while you’re away. Here are some tips you can use to prep your house next time you go on a trip.

Category: Energy Efficiency & Reducing Utility Bills

Easy Ways to Reduce Home Energy Consumption

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:48:00 GMT

Earth Week and Green Week had many of us thinking about what we could to conserve our planet’s resources. But we all wonder, “Can one person REALLY make a difference?” Here are some steps you can take that are easier than you think, and may even save you money.

Category: Energy Efficiency & Reducing Utility Bills

Tuesday's Tips for Energy Savings!

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:47:00 GMT

Happy May Day! What better way to celebrate than with Tuesday's Tips! If you're using an electric oven, turn it off ten minutes before the end of the cooking time - it will still keep to the same temperature for this time period. Awesome right?

Category: Energy Efficiency & Reducing Utility Bills

Reviewing What Makes a Window Energy-Efficient

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:40:00 GMT

If you look at most home improvement and replacement projects, “energy-efficient” is at the top of the list of features most manufacturers tout. But what does energy-efficient mean when it comes to replacement windows? When properly selected and installed, energy-efficient windows can reduce your heating, cooling and lighting costs. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that to achieve improved window performance you need to pay attention to three areas:

Category: Energy Efficiency & Reducing Utility Bills

Category: Replacement Windows & Window Maintenance