Replacement Window and Door Blog

Sliding windows are a popular type of window chosen by many Livermore and Pleasanton homeowners looking to replace the windows in their homes. A sliding window, sometimes just called a “slider,” is great for rooms that need a vertically oriented window in which you also want to bring in some fresh air when the weather is nice outside. Read more…

Here at Custom Exchange, we occasionally get calls from Livermore and Pleasanton homeowners looking specifically for Milgard replacement windows. We understand that Milgard is a popular brand, and we do sell them, but we also encourage our customers to consider other replacement window brands like Simonton and Monte Verde. Milgard is a large company that has established itself as a household name when it comes to windows and doors, but popularity and brand recognition shouldn’t be the most important factor when it comes to your choice of replacement windows and doors. Read more…

One of the reasons Livermore homeowners tell us they want to install new windows in their homes is to increase their home’s security. With older windows, one of the first things to break is often the locking mechanism, and once it breaks, you are no longer able to adequately secure your home’s windows. This means that it would be easy for anyone wanting to break into your home to go through almost any window, without even having to break the glass. Read more…

Many Americans are still in the process of filing their 2017 tax returns. But if you’re on top of things, you may have already filed, and if you are fortunate enough to receive a tax return, it could already be sitting in your bank account, waiting for you to decide how to spend it. Read more…

Every once in a while, we like to highlight what our customers are saying about Custom Exchange and the experience they had working with us. We think it gives our potential customers a good idea of the type of service they can expect to receive from our replacement window company. Read more…