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<title>Using Green Materials in Your Home</title>
<description><![CDATA[We are continuing our May theme of ways to develop a green, sustainable home with a blog post about interior design. Replacing your old windows and doors with new, more energy efficient models is a great way to invest when you are remodelin]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/05/15/116-using-green-materials-in-your-home</link>
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<title>“Green” Products at Renaissance Windows & Doors</title>
<description><![CDATA[Manufacturers understand the importance of giving customers the environmentally-friendly products that consumers are looking for, as well as producing those products in environmentally-friendly ways. When you are looking for a company that ]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/05/09/115-green-products-at-renaissance-windows-a-doors</link>
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<title>Green Initiatives in Houston </title>
<description><![CDATA[What do you think of when you think about Houston? Maybe your first thought is “oil and gas”—you wouldn’t be the only one! And then maybe you would think about NASA, or our amazing medical research and treatment centers; our proximi]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/05/01/114-green-initiatives-in-houston-</link>
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<title>Installation and Energy Efficiency</title>
<description><![CDATA[When we talk about energy efficiency and your home, we are often discussing energy efficient products, like our lines of replacement windows and doors from Hurd, JELD WEN, and Infinity by Marvin. This is an important conversation, as choosi]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/05/01/113-installation-and-energy-efficiency</link>
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<title>Meet Our Newest Team Member: Andre Lee </title>
<description><![CDATA[We want to take the opportunity to introduce our clients to the newest member of the Renaissance Windows &amp; Doors team, sales representative Andre Lee. Andre joined us in March, and sat down to tell us a little bit about himself, and wha]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/04/17/112-meet-our-newest-team-member-andre-lee-</link>
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<title>Window Glass: Know Your Glazes</title>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to window glass, there is more there than meets the eye. To many of us, windows are just glass, fixed into a frame, and installed into the walls of our home. They let us see out, let others see in (if we want), and help keep t]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/04/10/111-window-glass-know-your-glazes-window-glass-know-your-glazes-</link>
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<title>Installation and Lead Certification</title>
<description><![CDATA[Home renovation projects increase sharply during spring and summer months, the result of both good weather and increased home sales. If you are thinking about a window replacement project, you are probably running across information about l]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/04/03/110-installation-and-lead-certification</link>
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<title>Replacement Doors at Renaissance</title>
<description><![CDATA[The right replacement door will do ___ things: Protect your home from the elements, enhance your home’s energy efficiency, and provide a beautiful architectural element to your overall home design.Of course the market is full of replaceme]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/03/28/109-replacement-doors-at-renaissance</link>
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<title>Professional Showrooms vs. Big Box Stores </title>
<description><![CDATA[If you really want to know the difference between shopping in a professional showroom and shopping at a big box store you need only walk through our front door—one visit to Renaissance Windows and Doors and you will see it with your own e]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/03/20/108-professional-showrooms-vs-big-box-stores-</link>
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<title>Before and After</title>
<description><![CDATA[A picture is worth a thousand words, isn’t it? This week’s blog is dedicated to the idea that seeing is believing, and the best way for us to show you what we do is to literally show you what we do.Kenworthy			Before Installation				 		]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/03/14/107-before-and-after</link>
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<title>Visit the Houston Design Center & Our Showroom </title>
<description><![CDATA[Considering a remodeling or design project? Consider coming out this weekend and visiting Renaissance Windows and Doors at the Houston Design Center. At the Houston Design Center you will find the absolute best resources for your home and c]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/03/06/106-visit-the-houston-design-center-a-our-showroom-</link>
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<title>Houston Rodeo Is Here! </title>
<description><![CDATA[Like all Houstonians, we look forward to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo every year—and the wait is over! The 2012 Houston Rodeo is upon us, running from February 28 through March 18. Every year the rodeo gets bigger and better, with]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/02/27/105-houston-rodeo-is-here-</link>
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<title>Texas Home & Garden Show Report</title>
<description><![CDATA[We had a wonderful time at the 26th annual Texas Home &amp; Garden Show at Reliant Center, and the response to our special 33% discount offer for garden show attendees was terrific! We are looking forward to helping our clients replace thei]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/02/21/104-texas-home-a-garden-show-report</link>
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<title>Windows and Doors ... More romantic than you think!</title>
<description><![CDATA[Flowers die and chocolates melt, so how about giving a Valentine’s Day gift that will keep on giving? New windows and doors are gifts that are built to last. Long after we stash away our greeting cards, long after we’ve eaten the last c]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/02/12/103-windows-and-doors-more-romantic-than-you-think</link>
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<title>Savings Opportunity at Texas Home & Garden Show </title>
<description><![CDATA[We hope everyone has purchased their tickets for this week’s 26th annual Houston Home &amp; Garden Show at Reliant Center! The show will be held February 10-12, 2012, and provides you with the opportunity to visit with vendors who are off]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/02/07/102-savings-opportunity-at-texas-home-a-garden-show-</link>
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<title>Texas Home and Garden Show February 10-12</title>
<description><![CDATA[The team at Renaissance Windows and Doors invites you to join us at the 26th annual Houston Home &amp; Garden Show at Reliant Center, February 10-12, 2012. This is Houston’s premier “One Stop Shopping Opportunity” for your home and ga]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/01/31/101-texas-home-and-garden-show-february-10-12</link>
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<title>Cold Weather Insulation</title>
<description><![CDATA[We have been blessed with a very mild winter this year in Houston, but don’t let the unseasonably warm temperatures fool you—your home needs to be insulated against cold temperatures in the winter just like it needs to stay cool during ]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/01/25/100-cold-weather-insulation</link>
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<title>Take Advantage of 20% Savings through February</title>
<description><![CDATA[Have you heard about our latest ongoing promotion at Renaissance Windows and Doors? From now through the end of February you can save 20% off all windows and doors with our New Year sale*! Due to popular demand we have extended the sale for]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/01/17/99-take-advantage-of-20-savings-through-february</link>
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<title>Brand Spotlight: Infinity by Marvin</title>
<description><![CDATA[Infinity by Marvin is a line of fiberglass replacement windows and doors, designed for homeowners who are looking for a low-maintenance, high-efficiency replacement for their current windows and doors. Infinity by Marvin windows maintain th]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/01/10/98-brand-spotlight-infinity-by-marvin</link>
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<title>Window & Door Trends for 2012 </title>
<description><![CDATA[From our team at Renaissance Windows and Doors to your family, we wish everyone a happy, healthy New Year in 2012! We hope you had a wonderful, relaxing holiday season, surrounded by friends and family. As the New Year swings into action, w]]></description>
<link>/blog/2012/01/03/97-window-a-door-trends-for-2012-</link>
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<title>Brand Spotlight: Showcase Custom Vinyl Windows</title>
<description><![CDATA[At Renaissance Windows &amp; Doors we take great pride in giving our customers the best products to choose from when it comes to window and door replacement. This week we are dedicating our blog to a spotlight on Showcase Custom Vinyl Windo]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/12/29/96-brand-spotlight-showcase-custom-vinyl-windows</link>
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<title>JELD-WEN Aurora Doors</title>
<description><![CDATA[A JELD-WEN door is a piece of functional art, designed to feel and look like solid wood-right down to the knots and cracks, details that offer each piece distinction. The JELD-WEN line of Aurora exterior doors will consistently stand up to ]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/12/27/95-jeld-wen-aurora-doors</link>
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<title>Windows: Wood Types and Materials</title>
<description><![CDATA[Many of our clients have questions about wood windows versus other window material types. There are pros and cons to any material you choose, so let’s start with a brief background of some of the pluses and minuses for each.Wood WindowsOf]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/12/13/93-windows-wood-types-and-materials</link>
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<title>Financing a Window or Door Replacement: Investing in your home</title>
<description><![CDATA[In our December newsletter we offered you some of our favorite suggestions and tips for decorating your homes for the holiday season. As you hang lights, garland and wreaths, take a closer look at your windows and doors and ask yourself if ]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/12/06/92-financing-a-window-or-door-replacement-investing-in-your-home</link>
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<title>Testing Windows and Doors for Drafts</title>
<description><![CDATA[It seemed like summer might never end here in Houston, but this last week has finally brought cooler temperatures. With these cooler temperatures comes a new set of energy efficiency concerns, as we move from keeping cool to staying warm an]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/11/29/91-testing-windows-and-doors-for-drafts</link>
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<title>Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour</title>
<description><![CDATA[The best way to get into the holiday spirit, while also getting a fix of local home design and renovation inspiration, is to attend the 2011 Houston Heights Association Holiday Home Tour. On Friday December 2 and Saturday December 3, you ca]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/11/21/90-houston-heights-holiday-home-tour</link>
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<title>JELD WEN Wood Tilt & Turn Windows</title>
<description><![CDATA[We’ve talked about JELD WEN doors on our blog in the past, so you already know how much we love their amazing products. Their fiberglass doors are truly works of art, with the look and feel of solid wood, right down to knots and cracks th]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/11/14/89-jeld-wen-wood-tilt-a-turn-windows</link>
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<title>Energy Efficiency: Heating vs. Cooling</title>
<description><![CDATA[It was one long, hot summer here in Houston and we have all seen the effects of the high temperatures on our electric bills. Lately temperatures have been dropping into a more comfortable range—in fact, we have had some downright chilly m]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/11/08/88-energy-efficiency-heating-vs-cooling</link>
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<title>Renaissance Windows and Doors </title>
<description><![CDATA[We are excited to bring our customers an incredible, limited-time promotion offer on new replacement windows. Come in between now and Thanksgiving and if you buy five windows you get the sixth window for free! This deal is good on any produ]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/11/01/87-renaissance-windows-and-doors-qgive-thanksq-promotion-buy-5-windows-get-the-6th-free</link>
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<title>Low Maintenance Windows: Glass Makes the Difference</title>
<description><![CDATA[It truly is amazing the difference the right glass can make when choosing replacement windows. The glass has everything to do with light and heat control, as well as visibility. When you choose the right glass you are improving the energy e]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/10/25/86-low-maintenance-windows-glass-makes-the-difference</link>
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<title>Your Windows, Your Furniture</title>
<description><![CDATA[There is a definite relationship between your windows and your furniture; in fact, the two are related in a couple of different ways. The first way is probably one you have thought about before in terms of your windows and your chairs, tabl]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/10/18/85-your-windows-your-furniture</link>
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<title>Fall Savings Specials at Renaissance Windows and Doors</title>
<description><![CDATA[If you have been thinking about a window replacement project the time to buy is now! At Renaissance Windows and Doors we have some truly incredible money-saving opportunities for our customers coming up!ONE DAY ONLY SALE OCTOBER 15!If there]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/10/11/84-fall-savings-specials-at-renaissance-windows-and-doors</link>
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<title>Choosing the Right Materials for Replacement Windows and Doors</title>
<description><![CDATA[There are many things to consider when choosing the right materials for your replacement windows and doors. You know you have to work within your budget, as well as consider factors such as climate, energy efficiency, and your home’s desi]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/10/03/82-choosing-the-right-materials-for-replacement-windows-and-doors</link>
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<title>Pros & Cons: Fiberglass vs. Vinyl </title>
<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right materials is an important part of window and door replacement projects. Any choice involves pros and cons, and it is crucial to consider a variety of factors when deciding between one material over another: environment, h]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/09/27/81-pros-a-cons-fiberglass-vs-vinyl-</link>
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<title>JELD WEN Fiberglass Doors</title>
<description><![CDATA[At Renaissance Windows and Doors we pride ourselves on bringing our clients the most trusted names in replacement window and door products. We are highly selective when it comes to choosing the right products t]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/09/20/80-jeld-wen-fiberglass-doors</link>
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<title>Infinity vs. “Regular” Fiberglass</title>
<description><![CDATA[We talk a lot about our line of Infinity by Marvin windows and doors, and for good reason—Infinity has over 80 years of experience in crafting top-of-the-line windows and doors; products of “superior quality, with a human touch.” Infi]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/09/13/79-infinity-vs-regular-fiberglass</link>
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<title>16th Annual Texas Home & Garden Show at Reliant Stadium, September 17-18</title>
<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars, because the 16th Annual&nbsp;Texas Home and Garden Show&nbsp;is coming to Reliant Stadium on Saturday September 17th and Sunday September 18th. Your favorite vendors in the home and garden industry will be available to ]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/09/06/78-16th-annual-texas-home-a-garden-show-at-reliant-stadium-september-17-18</link>
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<title>Hurd FeelSafe  </title>
<description><![CDATA[At Renaissance Windows and Doors we understand the importance of delivering the most innovative, top-quality products available on the market to our clients. Those of us living in the Gulf Coast region understand the difference a high-quali]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/08/30/76-hurd-feelsafe-</link>
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<title>Now Available at Renaissance Windows and Doors: Infinity by Marvin Half-Rounds  </title>
<description><![CDATA[We are always thrilled to show our clients our Infinity by Marvin line of replacement windows, and now Renaissance Windows and Doors can offer you even more from this innovative line. We have added the Round Top Infinity windows to our line]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/08/25/77-now-available-at-renaissance-windows-and-doors-infinity-by-marvin-half-rounds-</link>
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<title>The Answers You Need: Online and In-store</title>
<description><![CDATA[Online and in-store, the staff at Renaissance Windows and Doors has the answers you need. We know that window and door replacement projects are huge investments of your time and money, and that going forward is a big decision. We’re here ]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/08/16/75-the-answers-you-need-online-and-in-store</link>
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<title>Renaissance Windows and Doors: August and Ongoing Promotion News</title>
<description><![CDATA[Is the long, hot summer wearing you out? We have some cool
promotions that might just perk you up! Renaissance Windows and Doors
has several current, ongoing promotions designed to save you money and improve
the look of your home. If you]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/08/01/74-renaissance-windows-and-doors-august-and-ongoing-promotion-news</link>
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<title>Increasing your home’s value through renovation</title>
<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons to consider a window and door
replacement renovation project, especially right now. First, if you decide to
replace your windows and doors before the end of the year, you will benefit
from the extended tax
credits]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/07/25/73-increasing-your-homes-value-through-renovation</link>
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<title>Tax Credits Are Still Available</title>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been considering a window and door replacement project for your home? We are now more than halfway through 2011, and the tax credits for qualifying windows andor exterior doors for your home will expire at the end of the year.&nbsp]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/07/18/72-tax-credits-are-still-available</link>
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<title>Renaissance Windows and Doors iPad2 Contest</title>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been thinking about stopping in to visit us at Renaissance Windows and Doors, but you just haven’t gotten around to it yet? Maybe we can offer you a little incentive: how does a free iPad2 sound? Enter the Renaissance Windows and]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/07/11/71-renaissance-windows-and-doors-ipad2-contest</link>
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<title>Hurricane Season</title>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a Gulf Coast resident, you probably already know that hurricane season started on June 1st. Hurricane season extends from the beginning of June through the end of November, and while that doesn’t mean a hurricane will happen, i]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/07/05/66-hurricane-season</link>
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<title>Certificate of Completion</title>
<description><![CDATA[From start to finish, Renaissance Windows and Doors makes every client—and their home—a priority. We start by answering your questions when you stop in to our showroom, and every step of the way after that. At Renaissance we understand ]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/06/28/65-certificate-of-completion</link>
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<title>Installation Process: Step by Step</title>
<description><![CDATA[At Renaissance Windows and Doors we like to say that we deliver world class products along with Old World craftsmanship. How do we do this? We start by offering you products from the top names in the business—like Infinity and Hurd—and ]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/06/21/64-installation-process-step-by-step</link>
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<title>Installation Materials: Infinity Installation Warranty Comparison </title>
<description><![CDATA[We’ve talked about what makes the Renaissance Windows and Doors installation special in previous blogs: the difference professional installation makes; product warranties and our own installation warranty program; details and testimonials]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/06/14/63-installation-materials-infinity-installation-warranty-comparison-</link>
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<title>Frequently Asked Questions  </title>
<description><![CDATA[We encourage our clients to ask us questions: about our products, our installers, our warrantees and guarantees, about government lead paint requirements—about anything! We know that replacing your doors and windows can be as overwhelming]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/06/07/62-frequently-asked-questions-</link>
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<title>Government Requirements and Lead Paint Certifications</title>
<description><![CDATA[Government regulations and guidelines regarding lead paint are serious business when it comes to your home. There are severe fines and penalties for improper handling and removal of lead-based materials during home construction projects, an]]></description>
<link>/blog/2011/05/31/61-government-requirements-and-lead-paint-certifications</link>
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