Hi lovelies,

There are certain upgrades that the home needs from time to time to keep it looking good, and one of the best ways to make changes is with an upgrade to the windows and the doors. The windows are the eyes to the home, and if you want your home to look beautiful, then making sure those eyes are bright and clean should be a priority for you. You would replace the roof if the shingle was broken, and you would replace the floorboards if they had a hole in them. So, why not replace broken windows or shredded paint on the doors?

If you want to know why you should replace the windows and doors, read on. We've put together nine great reasons the windows and doors should be your next priority when you want to make some home upgrades.

• House Value. If you have plans to put your house on the market, you really need it to look good. There are many sites that show that replacing the windows can add significant value to your home by as much as 20%. Of course, this depends on the materials used, how many windows you replace and how you upgrade it. Most of the time, the value of the home changes year on year that you have your new windows. You can factor in new doors, too, from the garage to the front and interior doors to your home. If you spend a huge chunk of change upgrading the windows, you're investing in the house and will get a bigger return as a result. Many people look to the security of the windows and doors when they are choosing a house to buy and this is one area you don't want to skimp on. Not to mention, if people are dealing with condensation on windows at their current home, they'll be looking for homes with a more upgraded set. You can up the value and change the way that your house is seen when people come to view it as a result.

• Saving Energy. A lot of the heat in your home escapes through the windows and if your window frames are broken, or you're using single pane windows, you will find that your energy bills go right through the roof. Saving energy isn't just about your home either, it's about being more responsible to the world around you. You need to look at how your brand new windows can benefit your home and speak to your window installer to learn how more secure windows will keep the heat in the house through the winter months. Keeping money down is just a pure bonus to saving heat in your home. You won't need to use the heating for as long or as often if you have brand new windows keeping it in!

• It Just Looks Good. Peeling, weak doors don't look great for the house. No one wants to walk into a home and see the doors falling off the hinges, and doors that look battered will devalue the house. New doors on the outside and the inside of your home just simply look great. New windows look fresh, bright and will change the way you view your own house. The investment that you make here will upgrade each room, and the windows being brand new will make the house far more inviting and welcoming.

• Comfort. No one wants to have condensation on windows and deal with the resulting mold. Your house is going to be far more comfortable when your windows and doors are replaced. If there are areas of your home that are uncomfortable to sit in because of the temperature, then new windows and doors can change the comfort of the house as much as the look. If you have new windows and doors, you're going to be able to better relax and use your home to its fullest extent.

• It's Safer. Old windows with weak frames are unsafe. Anyone can pop out the frame and break into your home, and they can do the same when the doors of the house are reinforced and new. You can add new locks, have double-glazing and even add electronic codes to get in and out of the doors if you want to. Security and safety are a must in your home, and your windows and doors being intact will enhance that. You could even choose to buy laminated glass for yoru windows, making it harder for them to break!

• Easy To Use. That rickety old door that keeps getting stuck but is too heavy to move alone? That's a fire hazard. When you replace the doors and the windows, you can choose those that are easier to use. Sliding locks and sliding doors are so easy to use and so many companies will give you a lifetime warranty to replace any damage that occurs if they get stuck or they stop working to their fullest ability.

• Easy To Clean. Older windows and doors can often be hard to clean with paint flaking, but when you have new windows and doors installed in the home, you find that they are far easier to maintain and manage. They may not streak as much from the rain, and it may be easier to wipe down PVC doors compared to wooden ones!

• It's Quieter. Most people choose to upgrade to windows that are double glazed, essentially drowning out the noise outside the home. Your home is going to become much quieter when you replace your windows. The noise of life beyond your windows won't seem so intrusive when you have them replaced. When you get your windows replaced, you will be surprised at how skinny your old window pane was!

• Bye, Bye, Bugs! New windows have a much tighter seal than old windows, and if you've found yourself vacuuming up a line of dead flies by the window, then it's going to make you happy to know that this is less likely to happen with the new vacuum seal created by new windows.