When it comes to choosing the right replacement windows for your home, there’s no shortage of options. From different frame materials to interior and exterior colors, insulated glazing systems, and a sea of decorative elements like ornate hardware and decorative glass, the possibilities abound. But one option that’s perhaps more important than all of the …
Continue ReadingCasement Windows vs. Sliding Windows: What’s The Difference
Choosing a replacement window style for your home can be both enjoyable and a bit overwhelming. There are tons of options to choose from, and you want to make sure to select windows that you’ll be happy with for many years to come—not just in terms of how they look, but also in terms of how they …
Continue ReadingWest Shore Home Donates $4,000 to Honor Flight of West Central Florida in Support of Military Veterans
TAMPA, Fla. (June 12, 2019) – West Shore Home is proud to announce its donation of $4,000 to Honor Flight of West Central Florida, which supported the organization’s 38th free flight for military veterans to travel to Washington, D.C., and visit the war memorials dedicated in their honor. “We are thankful for West Shore Home’s …
Continue ReadingMaintenance Guide for Baths & Showers
If you’re wondering how to clean your bath or shower, and how often you should be doing it, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a quick list of maintenance tips that will help you keep your bathtub or shower fresh and clean so that it not only looks great for you and …
Continue ReadingMaintenance Guide for Exterior Doors
You recently had a new exterior doors installed on your home and they look amazing. The only challenge now is making sure they continue to look amazing moving forward. Maintaining an exterior door really isn’t all that difficult—the tricky part is just remembering to do it. Below are some tips from the home improvement pros …
Continue ReadingCleaning & Maintaining Double Hung Windows
To keep your double hung windows looking great and working efficiently, regular cleaning and maintenance are recommended. Fortunately, double hung windows are among the easiest window style to clean and maintain. All you’ll need is an over-the-counter glass cleaner, paper towels or a few soft cloths, silicon lubricant spray, and, if your windows have metal …
Continue ReadingFacebook Sweepstakes Winner: Cindy George
TAMPA, FL. (May 2nd, 2019) – At West Shore Home, our mission is to bring happiness to every home. We understand that a home remodel can be stressful, and that it’s not always within our customers budgets to make those improvements happen when they need them. That’s why we created our Monthly Home Makeover Sweepstakes …
Continue ReadingHow to Clean & Maintain Awning Windows
Awning windows are not quite as easy to clean as casement or double hung windows, but fortunately, most modern awning windows do have functional components that enable them to be cleaned from inside your home, which means you won’t have to get up on a ladder to complete the job. Cleaning the Screen, Glass & …
Continue ReadingHow to Clean & Maintain Casement Windows
Casement windows are among the easiest styles of windows to clean and maintain. Because of their functional configuration, they can be cranked open a full 90 degrees, allowing you to clean them from inside your home rather than having to get up on a ladder. Cleaning the Screen, Glass & Frame Beginning with the window …
Continue ReadingBath Remodel Tips: Think Twice Before Having Your Tub Reglazed
Is tub reglazing worth it? When it comes time for a bath remodel, many homeowners are tempted by the idea of reglazing rather than replacing their tubs. It seems easy enough—the tub’s already in place, so why not just apply a new layer of glaze? It’s just like slapping on a fresh coat of paint, …
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