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Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling "Quick Guide" to review designs and specs for window and door replacement. It assembles information you may need and outlines it using a step-by-step review.
Before you undertake a window n' door replacement, run some financial numbers to determine whether your project is a smart investment.
The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.
Review cost-related issues to window n' door replacement vs. buying a new home.
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link to notes: analyze the numbers |
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estimate the cost of your project |
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get your home value |
Your 2nd step to window and doors is deciding what you would like to do by collecting ideas.
This includes reviewing -
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Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan.
The spec plan determines what type of windows and doors that will be needed for our remodeling project. It will also contain the product specifications for each design element such as window type, window energy, interor or exterior door, door type, door installation, other.
You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to window n' door contractors.
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Step 4 is finding and negotiating the project with a window n' door contractor.
Give your remodeling ideas and specs to a contractor for review and bid analysis.
Use our local network (aligned with HomeAdvisor) to find the right person for your project.
Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.
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Step 5 is arranging financing once you select the interior design for your home recreation.
Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for window n' door replacement. Start with a home equity line of credit or a bank equity program.
Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and/or financing from home improvement contractors.
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Step 6 is where the project begins.
It starts with setting up the work area, installing everything that needs to be implemented, placement, sealing, removal, etc.
It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the remodeling project inspected before releasing any funds.
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working with the contractor |
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managing the home remodeling project |
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about a home project inspections |
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find home inspector |
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The 2nd step for a window n' door replacement is deciding what you would like to do. This includes reviewing window-door ideas, architectural styles, home pics and more.
Our collection of photo remodeling ideas for window n' doors and other.
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doors and windows |
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flooring |
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home lighting |
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walls and ceiling |
An excellent resource for window and door trends is to view house plans from leading architects and 3rd party resources.
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house plans |
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more house plans |
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architectural styles |
some google images
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home window design |
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home window types |
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interior door design |
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exterior door design |
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home door types |
3rd party resources
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efficient doors and windows |
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choosing energy efficiency |
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how to choose replacement windows |
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entry door buying guide |
View our selected gallery modules for windows and doors
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gallery: windows |
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gallery: big doors |
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gallery: looking a door knobs |
Shop your windows & door needs by comparing options and prices among multiple merchants ...
View n' compare products from retail merchants
shop DOORS |
shop SECONDARY DOORS |
shop CHIMES & LOCKS |
shop DOOR KNOBS & HARDWARE |
shop WINDOWS |
shop WINDOW HARDWARE |
shop WINDOW WELLS & AWNINGS |
View Amazon's Bestsellers for doors knobs, door hardware, windows and windown hardware and supplies ...
amazon Doors |
amazon Secondary Doors |
amazon Chimes & Locks |
amazon Door Knobs & Hardware |
amazon Windows |
amazon Window Hardware |
amazon Windows Wares & Awnings |
Finally, view this indexed directory to product information from manufacturers and retail operations.
links to home improvement directory
search: doors and windows |
search: home flooring |
search: home lighting |
search: walls ceiling |
Your windows/door replacement plan will require specs for window/door type, energy saving objectives, spacing elements, light carpentry and more ...
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about developing your remodeling plan |
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some design considerations |
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search architect - draftsperson |
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about spec planning |
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FREE: Spec Planning Sheet |
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FREE: Spec Budgeting Worksheet |
youtube: window types: paned - pictured - casement |
youtube: any window needs correct window frame |
youtube: window types include bow and bay windows |
youtube: interior door overviews |
youtube: entry door - understanding exposure types |
youtube: using doors handles to style room |
Need help installing and relacing your door and window needs? Use our pre-screened door-window specialists servicing your area.
Awnings | Hardware, Locks |
Doors | Windows |
Carpentry | Concrete |
Flooring | Insulation |
Lighting | Painting & Staining |
Plumbing | Walls & Ceiling |
View sample product pics that can be used for your window-door and other home project needs. View the product pic gallery to formulate ideas.
Resource and manufacturer listing of home improvement products for doors and windows.
What about financing? That is always the big question: how to pay for window/door replacement without breaking the budget ...
step1: What Type of Financing |
step2: Running the Numbers |
step3: Getting Qualified |
step4: Becoming a Bank |
step5: Start Your Application for Financing |
FREE: Download Lender Shopping Sheet |
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about financing home remodeling |
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getting yourself qualified |
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check your credit |
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view the BANK EQUITY program |
FREE tools to help with home improvement decision and planning and arranging home improvement financing ...
Home Remodeling Tools |
Home Financing Tools |
Estimate Home Remodeling Costs |
Get Your Home Value |
Budget for Home Improvement |
Workbench Life |
Or maybe you would like to replace some inner doors to beef up your home value. There are a lot of options to choose from. So do your research before settling on one idea.
We can help with this step-by-step guide as you review door-window ideas and topics above. Use this guide to help plan our door-window needs.