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What Is a Storm Chaser?

You may have heard of the term ‘Storm Chaser’ before and can think of dare devils getting into there cars and chasing after tornadoes. In the contractor and home improvement world storm chasers are individuals or companies who quickly move into areas following severe weather looking to exploit homeowners and local businesses needing repairs due to storm-related destruction and damage. These con artists use this opportunity to pressure people into making impulsive, often expensive, decisions about construction work needed to...

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Spring Window Maintenance

It's springtime and that means spring cleaning. Spring window cleaning and maintenance is important to keeping your windows operating smoothly. Washing Exterior Windows: Start with a solution of warm water and detergent. Start from the top and work your way down the window removing dirt and grim with a soft towel or sponge. Then use another soft towel to dry or squeegee them clean. Clean away any dirt and mold on the framing with a solution of water and ammonia....

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OLSON WINDOWS DOORS AND SIDING Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service OLSON WINDOWS DOORS AND SIDING has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. "We have worked with Olson to install windows, doors and siding on our home and even had them back for more window replacements. The staff and the installation crew are very knowledgeable, professional and communication was excellent. They accomplished...

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Therma-Tru Says "Slam the Door" on High Energy Bills

With Old Man Winter knocking at our door, experts at Therma-Tru remind homeowners to check their doors to make certain they are not leaking air, which can increase heating costs. Derek Fielding, director of product management for ThermaTru Doors recommends seeking out fibreglass entry doors that are thermally broken, meaning they insulate against both cold and heat. Steel doors can be thermally conductive and result in the transfer of temperatures quickly from the interior to the exterior, and vice versa....

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Pella Windows: For All Seasons in Chicago

  In extremely cold or warm climates, the window frame material you choose is important. It should provide excellent insulating qualities – in other words, it should keep the outside environment from entering your home uninvited.  Pella Available in Vinyl, Fiberglass, & Wood Pella offers several products in materials ranging from wood to vinyl to fiberglass, ranging from lower cost to premium. Pella Windows organizes its products into lines so homeowners can easily evaluate based on characteristics like energy efficiency,...

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How You Know You Need To Replace Your Windows

It is usually glaringly obvious when you need to replace your windows. However, the cost of replacing windows can cause homeowners to put off this project year after year. High Energy Bills. Energy costs are abnormally high, yet you have done other non window-related repairs in an effort to save money (chiefly, insulation in walls and attic). In a lot of older homes, while replacing windows can be an expensive option, sometimes it's actually cost-effective to replace them, and that's...

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Expert window installer makes clear difference

TRADE SECRETS | July 29, 2011 | By Leslie Mann, Special to the Tribune Heads up for rookies who join George Stell's window installation crew: If he sends you to the truck for an aluminum stretcher, don't go. There is no such thing. That is one of the pranks Stell pulls to lighten days that are otherwise laden with cold fingers and sore backs. Others include stuffing the other guy's car with the client's shrub clippings and tucking creepy crawlies...

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Olson Windows featured on Replacement Windows Report

Olson Windows is proud to announce that it was recently featured on the "Best Pick Report" - an industry compilation of exterior remodeling companies.  With Olson's award-winning service and extensive product selection, "Best Pick Reports" chose Olson Windows as one of the top window companies in the Chicago area. In order to experience the Olson Windows difference first-hand, please give us a call or click here to fill out our contact form to get a free quote on your window,...

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Excellent service, complete explanation of the process, seamless installation by professionals, everything done correctly and cleanly, finished with paint touch up. Fine product -- Pella windows -- installed as they should be. Thanks to Mike S. and his crew!

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Fantastic professional team. Excellent prices . Large variety. Quick service. Knowledgeable and trustworthy owner. Very professional laborers and extremely tidy on the job site. I will highly recommend this company. They exceeded expectations with stellar service.

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Great company to work with! Would definitely use again! We had 6 windows replaced and ordered the Pella Vinyl windows. Highly recommend using Olson Windows.

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