20 Ways to Decorate Your Windows for the Holidays

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Are you searching for some cool and original Christmas window decorating concepts? The most adaptable item of furniture in our houses is often neglected: the window. Decorating the outside of our homes is a long-held custom during the Christmas season but the inside of the window can be just as much fun!

Windows are not only a wonderful approach to give both the inside and outside of our houses some flair, but they also serve as doorways into our hearts. Adding unique Christmas window coverings demonstrates our appreciation for the season and pleasure in sharing it with others.

1-Bring the glittering and twinkling stars outside into your bedroom with a string of illuminated stars.

2-Make a snowflake curtain that can be used year after year.

3-Cover the inside of a window with a collage of Christmas cards to show off your family’s creativity.

4-Pull out the elf! The magic and creativity of Christmas make it a memorable time for both children and adults. With a fun elf display, keep the fantasy alive.

5-Frame individual window panes in squares of white felt to give them a wintry farmhouse feel.

6-Simple decorations can bring a lot of charm to your home. Paper ornaments from your local crafts shop may give your house visitors and passers-by great delight. Make a hole in the top, tie a sting on it, and hang it in front of your favorite window for an attractive look.

7-Got a kitchen window? Add flannel curtains and a wreath to make this area even more unique. Your kitchen will provide you and your guests with peace and quiet.

8-Unwanted ornaments are a wonderful way to add flair to your home without creating Christmas clutter. Take any remaining tree ornaments, attach a piece of ribbon around the loop, and hang them from your window as shown. Ideal for shop and office windows.

9-We can use window displays to illustrate the season’s serenity and calm as we display the nativity scene to rejoice in Christmas’ blessings. Your windows can be decorated with cardboard cutouts of trees and stars, and then illuminated with white lights.

10-Make a snowman and decorate it with snowflakes and lights. If you like to make handcrafted ornaments, make snowflakes out of paper and hang them up in your window. They will look fabulous when illuminated by the lights

11.-Use garlands, wreaths and natural materials to frame your windows.

12-Try a hologram of Santa. This is a big favorite with the kids.

13-What about a candy cane theme? Garlands decorated with candy canes draping your view.

14-If you don’t have a fireplace, display your stockings, filled with hope and goodness for all who enter.

16-Light up your windows with silver icicle lights. The effect is simply stunning.

17-Put Christmas garlands on both sides of the window frame to give a festive look that won’t interfere with the view.

18-Make a Christmas tree using silver garland and add some small presents under it for decoration.

19-What about fake snow? Spray it on your window to give a winter-wonderland feel.

20-Handmade decorations, especially those that are made by you, may give your home a sense of natural warmth. Chalk or paint is the most fun conversation starter for you and your guests when drawing ornaments with your hands.

Windows can help you create a spectacular atmosphere for your home this Christmas. Consider giving yourself the gift of new windows from Hardy to accent all these enjoyable decorations. For a consultation, contact us at Hardy Windows: Door & Window Installation Company (orangecountywindowanddoor.com).

multi-slide doors

Why choose multi-slide doors

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Spending time outside is one of the most pleasurable aspects of living in Southern California, thanks to beautiful natural scenery and pleasant temperatures throughout most of the year. Many homeowners in Orange County seek to maximize their outdoor living space’s enjoyment by using a popular feature known as multi-slide or multi-panel doors, which can provide an architectural “wow factor” to your home.

Multi-slide doors are similar to traditional sliding doors, but instead of two panels, they have more than two. The sections may be stacked near the side of the opening like an accordion or hidden in a pocket within the wall when the doors are open.

When closed, the stiles of the doors line up neatly, giving you a panoramic view of the outdoors at all times.

Multi-sliding doors may be opened by part or slid together from one side of the track to the other. The doors can be opened and closed manually or via an automated system, and tracks may be curved, straight, or join in a 90-degree corner.

Multi-slide doors are one of Hardy Window’s and Doors’ most popular items. We can combine panels to build floor-to-ceiling openings for rooms of various sizes, ranging from 20 feet wide by 10 feet tall up to 20 feet broad by 10 feet tall.

Are multi-slide doors the right choice for your house? Take a look at some of the advantages of these lovely features:

Indoor/Outdoor Aesthetics

Multi-slide doors, whether they look out on our picture-perfect beach, sparkling city lights, or simply provide views of your backyard, open up panoramic vistas with little site lines. With the wind blowing in and revealing breathtaking vistas from within your house, multi-slide doors instantly create a lovely focal point as well as a sense of being one with nature.

Privacy and Safety

Multi-slide doors open up a room to allow natural light to penetrate deep into the interior, but can also be used as a security feature to keep unwanted visitors outside. It’s easy to slide or part panels together so you can have privacy without cutting off your connection to the outdoors. Conveniently, the sections of multi-slide doors can be locked together to keep intruders from moving them and gaining access.

Save Space

Multi-slide patio doors, unlike other types of traditional patio doors, are built to blend into the wall or stack neatly against it in order to take up as little space as feasible when open. This makes rooms seem larger, allows foot traffic to flow freely through, and maximizes the available area for décor and other architectural elements.

While it may appear that large glass panels are not the most energy-efficient option, our multi-slide doors utilize the same highly efficient glass as our other window and door products. We use cutting-edge energy-saving technology including low-E (low-emissivity) coatings and dual-strength glass. These measures provide a variety of benefits when it comes to hot and cold weather conditions, including protecting your furniture from sun damage in the summertime and keeping heat inside during the winter.

How Can You Get Multi-Slide Patio Doors?

At Hardy Windows and Doors, we’re proud of our reputation for unique styles that reflect customers’ individual tastes. Our products are available in a wide range of prices to suit any homeowner’s budget. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation at (714) 996-1807.

entry doors

Why should I buy new doors for my house?

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A front door can set the tone for your entire home and say a lot about who you are and what kind of lifestyle you lead. Whether urban, suburban, or rural—or something in between—there’s a front entry door that’s perfect for you.

Front Entry Doors: Options

Steel entry doors offer good energy efficiency and low maintenance at an affordable price point compared to entry doors made of aluminum or fiberglass. They stand up well against the elements and typically come with a wide range of customization options including decorative glass inserts.

Aluminum entry doors: When properly insulated they do not lose as much heat as fiberglass entry door options but require frequent touch-ups to prevent rusting.

Due to the lower price point and wide range of customization options (including decorative glass inserts fiberglass entry doors remain popular entry door options. Fiberglass is corrosion resistant and holds its finish better than other types of entry. It’s also energy-efficient, so it lowers your heating and cooling bills.

Wood entry doors come in a range of species and finishes and provide excellent insulation. Wood entry doors can be customized with decorative glass inserts

Wood entry doors boast beautiful detailing and rich grains, but the cost and maintenance required to keep them looking good to make them a less-attractive entry door choice for many.

Most entry doors are sized from 2′-0″ by 6′-8″ to 4′ x 8′, though some manufacturers have entry doors available as large as 5′-5″. In addition, there’s a growing trend toward oversized entry doors that measure 2′ wider than standard widths.

Front Entry Door Installation: A Door That Fits Your Life

Most new entry doors include an insulated frame, single or double weather stripping, and a threshold designed to seal out drafts and prevent the entry of water and debris.

Be aware that entry doors sized to accommodate sidelights or decorative transoms may require custom-frame construction.

If you live in an area where hurricanes are a major concern, go with entry doors made of fiberglass or steel because wood entry door options can be damaged by high winds.

Entry doors typically come pre-hung on jambs to ensure proper fit and ease of installation—but don’t forget that there are other components to consider when installing entry doors including brick moulds (to hold the exterior jamb) and the header (the board over your entry door that holds up the weight of your entry door).

Front Entry Door Care: A Door That Lasts for Years

To protect against fading, scratching, cracking, and chipping, entry doors made of aluminum and fiberglass require very little maintenance.

Wood entry door options need more care and attention to keep protected from the elements and look their best.

Wipe entry doors with a soft cloth dampened in water as needed to remove dirt and fingerprints. Never use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners on entry doors as they can damage the finish.

Ongoing cleaning of entry doors requires some patience: Most entry doors are designed for low-maintenance care; however, wood entry door options may require more effort to keep them looking their best than other entry door options.

There’s no such thing as a perfect front entry door but there is an entry door option that’s perfect for you. Regardless of which front entry door you choose, make sure it fits your needs and lifestyle and is installed correctly by professionals. Hardy Windows and Doors can help you with all your sales and installation needs.

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