Putting Old Windows and Doors to New Use

These days you can recycle just about anything.  The green movement is at large.  There are entire craft and school supply isles today that are full of items that come from recycled material and some people are even going to the lengths of buying recycled clothing.  It seems like many people are trying to figure out how they can put old things to use in new ways.  So what about your old windows and doors?  Or someone else's?  You know, the ones that you see sitting on the corner of someone's front lawn waiting to be picked up by a garbage truck.  Did you know that you can actually use old windows and doors to make small greenhouses?  If you love to garden, this is right up your alley!  How cool would it be to have a greenhouse like this in your own backyard?  And better yet, to tell people yourself made it out of old windows and doors that were going to be tossed!  This is a creative and unique thing that you and your spouse could do together and here is a way you can do it.

One Source Windows and Doors provides the finest replacement windows and doors to those living in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.  If you are looking to add new, unique windows or doors to your home or business, One Source Windows and Doors in Tulsa, Oklahoma would love to take your service and give you what you are looking for!  You won't find greater service anywhere else!  

Creative Home Decor: Old Glass Bottles

If you are like a lot of people, you hate wasting things. So how do you feel about throwing out beer bottles and wine bottles? Has the thought ever even crossed your mind that you could be wasting something beautiful? Well it’s something that you might want to start thinking about! You can actually cut old glass bottles at home, and with almost no practice at all!  Cutting glass bottles is a simple process that involves cutting either the top of the bottle off or taking the bottom out of it. Depending on what side you choose to take off, you could make candle holders, chandeliers, a vase, or even a simple glass cup. It’s so simple to make! Every time you throw a bottle away, you could be doing something creative and amazing with it.  Most people just do not realize what all they can make with them and have no knowledge of how to cut them, so they simply throw the bottles away.  Why not give it a try today?  Here are some easy instructions on how to cut them!  Give your home a creative and unique look that people will be talking about when they come over for a visit. 

While turning glass bottles into decor can give your home a unique look that will catch a person's eye, you can also spice up your home a bit with high-quality, unique windows or doors that only One Source Windows and Doors has to offer.  Take a look at their showcase and give your home a luxurious appeal by choosing One Source Windows and Doors today!  

Temporarily Fixing A Broken Window

We don't enjoy it when it happens, but it does happen from time to time - broken windows. Whether a game of catch ended badly or a storm surge sweeps debris and hail through your panes, dealing with broken glass can be a real nuisance. Trying to fix it yourself is not only time consuming, but can be dangerous, but you still want to do something about the window until the glass repairman arrives. In order to keep your family safe and your home more insulated, there are a few tasks you can do with materials you may already have in your home for a temporary fix until a more appropriate professional replacement can be attained. For more info, the Paige Turner of the San Francisco Chronicle has these tips for handling a broken window and providing a temporary patch until professional help can be acquired. 


When the time comes to replace your windows or doors, look no further than the window and door specialists from One Source Windows and Doors. Using only the highest quality building products, the professionals from One Source provide quality doors and windows with professional installation in Tulsa, OK. 

Draft-Dodger: How To Winterize Your Patio Doors

Congratulations on your beautiful patio doors! Now you can sit comfortably behind them and gaze out into the winter wonderland as your backyard is filled with snow...and feel the draft as it rolls in beneath them. Oh, no! Yes, many patio doors are notorious for letting the heat leak out and the cold to leak in.This slow leak can make the rear of your house notorious chilly if not also make your energy bills raise bit by bit. No need to fear, though; there is a remedy for leaky patio doors. Draft guards are available from hardware stores or homeowners with a bit of sewing talent can fashion on themselves. When all else fails, a rolled-up towel can make an easy makeshift draft guard when the going gets drafty. For more information check out Pat Veretto's writeup on the Knoji website on how to keep your patio doors from becoming drafty. 

In order to help eliminate drafty doors, look to the door installation and building supplies specialists at One Source Windows and Doors in Tulsa, OK. 

Fighting Window Condensation

In this day and age, windows and doors as well as modern insulation systems are keeping homes and other building structures better insulated than ever before. While this is a good thing for energy costs, this is causing the very unique problem of not allowing moisture to properly escape. This lack of ventilation frequently causes windows to be clouded by excess condensation and moisture. To make this more understandable, it is similar to the condensation that forms on the outside of a cool glass of liquid on a warm day. While this can seem just like an annoyance, this can also cause problems in the home such as mold, fungus, and other unwanted moisture-related occurrences. In order to keep moisture from getting caught in your home, there are methods for keeping your home properly ventilated. For more information on that, Canadian Home Workshop has a few helpful tips to keep your home cool and dry this winter.

For the highest quality building products with professional installation, look no further than the building materials specialists at One Source Windows and Doors.  

Homemade Window Cleaner Made Simple

Now that you have your own professionally-installed windows from One Source Windows and Doors, how do you take care of them? To keep them shining for years without breaking the bank, one method is mixing together your own window-washing cleaning agent. Because many window cleaners on the market are essentially the same ingredients repackaged - much of which includes water - making your own window cleaner can be a cost-cutting method for home maintenance. In order to get a beautiful shine for less, mixing up your own window washing solution is one way to save and keep windows looking radiant for years. For additional info, Do It Yourself has this advanced tutorial on making your own solution. 

For the finest windows, doors, and other building products along with professional installation in the Tulsa, OK area, look no further than One Source Windows and Doors.

Winterizing Your Windows: The Simple Procedure That Will Pay For Itself

One day, it's 83 degrees. The next day, it's 53 degrees. In Oklahoma, this is nothing outside of the norm for homeowners. With this understanding comes the need to properly winterizing windows to not only keep homes toasty warm, but to help save hundreds of dollars in energy costs. If you think your windows may be leaking, there are some fairly affordable ways to help seal up your windows that will end up paying for themselves in saving. For information winterizing your windows, log on to eHow.com's article and start saving. For the highest quality doors, windows, and other building products, trust the experts from One Source Windows and Doors to deliver quality products with professional installation.