Summer is in the air, and that means it’s time for America’s favorite pastime: Grilling on the patio! When we host barbecues, our deck or backyard becomes part of the kitchen, as cooks and guests move in and out. When you’re trying to get to that grill with three full plates and a drink, you don’t want a door that
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Platinum Status = Elite Pricing and Service When choosing a new window or door, McCann is honored to be a Pella Platinum Certified Contractor. This industry recognition means we’re one of an elite group of remodeling companies nationwide. Pella Platinum Certified Contractors have been tapped as peer leaders in the field because of our track record for superior service and
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Pella Replacement Windows Throughout my 25-plus years in the replacement window and door business in the Chicago area, I have worked with a lot of window manufacturers. We have always selected manufacturers that provide the service, style, and cost options suited for our clientele. Replacement windows must fit your home décor, lifestyle preferences, and cost needs. Over several blog posts,
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It’s not all about looks. Expansive window styles offer an unobstructed view because they’re made up of one large pane. As one might expect, these broad, sweeping windows offer a breathtaking view, which is a major draw for many homeowners. But there are plenty of other benefits to installing picture windows. Why We Love Windows with a View Gorgeous in Green. Picture windows
Read MoreTime to Landscape. Gardners Resist the Urge! Tip from Maureen Taylor, Master Gardener, and Landscape Designer of Taylor Made Landscape Design in Chicago. Plan Your Landscaping in Spring After a long, cold, snowy winter like we’ve just had in Chicago, we gardeners are more than eager to get out and get to work landscaping, clearing, and cleaning, but I urge
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Simple Tips to Keep Heat In, Cold Out Like getting out of your comfort zone? Good! Winter’s coming. Prep for the polar vortex. While I enjoy a cool breeze on my face as much as the next guy, I don’t like it when the cool breeze is in my living room, coming from a draft. And I don’t like opening energy
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Hey, this is Chicago. So when the weather’s finally nice, we don’t want to miss a minute of it, right? That’s where I come in. Time to protect your window investment. The first spring day you throw open your doors and windows, I want those doors and windows to work perfectly and be beautiful. Protect Your Window Investment with a
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It’s like night and day. Our house is beautiful…like a new house. It was a magical transformation. —Lourdes Ryczak, Chicago Find out what a real homeowner like yourself says about working with McCann Window Second in a Series: We don’t like to brag. Yes, we can talk all day about the benefits of choosing McCann to replace windows or doors. However,
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Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about how more people in the Chicago area are deciding to remodel their homes these days rather than sell them. If you are thinking of selling, Chicago Magazine has published a feature called “Boost Your Home’s Value,” which addresses ways for homeowners to do just that. The first step is having at least a rough idea of when you’d
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Casement windows that accentuated the classic architecture of the home Don Delves had a grand idea of opening up the back of his North Shore Evanston Chicago house, drawing his classically landscaped backyard into the home. He built a deck across the back and sought replacement windows to bring the sunlight and yard into the back porch. Oftentimes, we visit
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