One thing all homeowners could benefit from in the next year is making their homes more energy efficient to help reduce energy waste and of course save money in the process. There are a number of ways you can improve your homes energy efficiency and in today’s blog we are going to take a look at a few of these options to give you a greater understanding of the best way to improve your properties efficiency. Windows One major cause of poor energy efficiency is old, leaky/draughty windows that...

From all the Team at Countrywide Windows, we would like to take a moment at this special time of year to wish all of our previous and existing clients as well as friends and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support over the past year and we look forward to completing your home improvement projects in the new year. Have a great Christmas.

With the new year approaching fast, it’s time you looked ahead and planned your home improvement projects for the coming year. The new year is always filled with resolutions that sometimes are fulfilled and other times are not. We’ve all heard the gym resolution and we know how that goes. Why don’t you plan a New Year’s resolution with Countrywide Windows by improving aspects of your home that will benefit you in the short term and the long term. There are endless ways to improve your ...

There are so many options in the current market to improve your outdoor space and make the most of the summer months that we have. Ranging from patios to extensions to decking’s, there are numerous options to help make your garden a more welcoming and attractive area to spend time in when you have friends or family over. With this in mind we want to talk to you about exterior shelters and how they can help transform your garden into a little haven where you can relax and spend some quality t...

If you own a business that operates on a high street you know how vital the appearance of your shop is when it comes to attracting new customers through the door. If your shop is good looking, modern and attractive more people will be drawn to it. In comparison if your shop is run down, old and shabby it will put potential customers off and lose you business that is vital for your success. If the second description sounds like your shop then it’s time for a change and a new look to ensure yo...

When picking windows for your home it is vital that they fit in with the style, character and age of the property. If they don’t they will stick out like a sore thumb and damage the appearance of your home. With this in mind we are going to take a look at a couple of window types that are perfect for the modern home. Modern homes have come on leaps and bounds over the last decade thanks to new technologies and the research/invention of better materials to make a home even more beautiful than...

Picture this, it’s Monday morning, you open up your curtains to find a small, what most people would consider an insignificant chip or crack on your window. You haven’t got time to worry about this though as you have to get ready for work and this is something you can deal with later. However, this is easily forgotten and months could go by before you get it seen to. By then this small chip can become a more time consuming and costly issue. If the crack becomes too large it might not be abl...

With the winter well and truly upon us and Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to look at what home improvement products can give your home a wow factor this festive season. After a great summer the time has come where the darker days have set in and everyone is battening down the hatches for the winter months ahead, where a cosy night in is preferred to a late evening at the pub.  So, during this period when you spend a lot more time at home with friends and family, how can you improve yo...

When you think of maintaining your windows and the security of your home, they will often be separate thoughts and not one you would put together instantly. However, maintaining your windows is absolutely vital when it comes to keeping your property secure and safe. In today’s blog, we are going to look at the direct correlation between maintenance and potential security risks you may face if your windows are not kept in ship shape condition. Maintained Windows vs Unmaintained Windows  If y...

In the modern-day people are constantly looking at ways to invest their money in order to get a greater return in the future. There are a variety of different ways you can invest your money and today we are going to look at home improvements and how they can help you increase the value of your property. Depending on what improvements you make the increase in value of your home will vary. Something simple like replacing old windows with new ones will add value to your home but it won’t be ext...

In this week’s blog, we are going to take a different approach than we usually do. Rather than talk about a particular topic or product we are going to take the opportunity to showcase some of our work that you may have perhaps missed or simply haven’t seen before. We want to show our existing and potential customers the variety of projects that we can produce and the high standards that we are always striving to achieve. Take a look below and let us know what you think and what projec...

When choosing a new door for your home, you will consider a variety of things to help achieve a balanced blend of good looks, security and cost to ensure that your house is secure and pleasing on the eye. A composite door could well be your answer to this problem as it offers style, safety, functionality and cost-effectiveness. What is a composite door?  A composite door is made using a range of materials but generally consists of a hardwood inner frame with an insulating core of polyurethane...

One of the visions that Countrywide Windows had when they first opened their doors was to provide a stress-free and complete service to their clients. Fast forward over 16 years later and we are going to take a look at this vision and how it has become a reality.  Home improvement projects can take some time to complete depending on the size and can be disruptive to your home life whilst it is ongoing. Most home improvement companies will use multiple contractors when it comes to the construc...

A lot of the time when we talk in our blogs we speak about allowing natural sunlight into your home. It is always seen as a great benefit to you, but why is this? In today’s blog, we are going to take a look at how natural sunlight actually helps, improves and benefits you and your lifestyle. Save Money First, we are going to talk about saving money. Who doesn’t want to cut costs and save a few quid here and there to spend on the more luxurious things in life. The Sun is a natural free sou...

With the emergence of the internet in the modern day it is only natural for someone to research multiple home improvement companies before they decide the best one for their project. All it takes is a couple clicks of the mouse and you can see recent projects, reviews – whether they are good or bad and to get a quote for your project, meaning you can easily compare several companies before deciding who is best for you. With this in mind, we thought we would make it even easier for you to see ...