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Glass windows are more affordable and can be easier to maintain than plexiglass windows. Plexiglass windows are easier to scratch, so greater care is needed when cleaning them.

Popular Window Materials

We’ll break this down into two sections: materials for the actual window and materials for window treatments.

Vinyl windows are popular due to their energy efficiency and affordability. If you are shopping around on a bigger budget, fiberglass has superior insulation and structural performance.

Meanwhile, popular window treatment material includes woven wood, silk or velvet. Wood evokes an eco-friendly home. Meanwhile, silk and velvet offer a classy and luxurious appearance.


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With just a few adjustments, you can make your home more eco-friendly, little by little. (DepositPhotos)

Eco-Friendly Window Designs

Environmentally friendly products are the biggest trend in all types of home improvement products.

Whether you think it’s a fad that will eventually fade or the future, it is a good idea to jump aboard for now.

Everything is becoming eco-friendly and your windows are one of the greatest sources of it in the home.

The best replacement windows can substantially reduce energy costs and are starting to get produced with more sustainable, earth-friendly materials.


Today’s smart windows can turn opaque or clear with the touch of a button. (DepositPhotos)

Smart Technology

You may not associate the latest technology with home products like windows, yet even mundane products are getting completely revolutionized.

Some of the latest window technology includes windows that change from clear to opaque with the push of a button, glass that draws solar power, bird-friendly windows and even self-cleaning windows.

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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