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Does your monthly paycheck go right out the window to pay costly energy bills? Many homeowners are finding that replacing their windows and doors can help cut heating and cooling bills while updating the look of their homes. Replacing your windows and doors is a lot easier than you think, said Stan Sturtz, marketing manager for Pella Windows & Doors. All you need to do is schedule an in-home appointment with a professional, and theyll take care of the rest.

Your Pella professional will measure the openings to ensure the correct fit of your new windows and doors and walk you through all the choices available.

Select your interior and exterior finish. Clad-wood replacement windows and doors are an excellent choice because their beautiful wood interiors can be painted or stained to match your decor. And Pellas Hassle-Free aluminum-clad exteriors provide a durable, low-maintenance finish that may never need painting. You can choose virtually any color to enhance your homes curb appeal.

Choose your glass. Standard insulating glass is an energy-saving choice. Argon-filled insulating glass with a Low-E coating cuts energy costs and protects your carpet and furniture from fade damage. In addition to these, Pella offers a triple-paned glazing option that can reduce your heating and cooling bills up to 24%. *

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Add grilles. To get a charming old-fashioned look, add grilles. Pella offers a variety of attractive choices, including the authentic look of true divided light created by permanently bonding grilles to the interior and exterior of insulating glass, grilles that are sealed between panes of glass, and grilles that are removable for easy cleaning.

Enjoy extra convenience. Only Pella offers replacement windows and patio doors with between-the-glass window fashions. Blinds and shades tucked between panes of glass are protected from dust, damage and little hands so they dont need cleaning.

Make life easier. Your windows and doors will arrive custom-fit to each opening. Pellas installation experts will remove and dispose of your old windows and doors when they install your new ones. And theres no mess for you to clean up.

You can get more information on replacing your windows and doors and set up an appointment on line at http://appointment.pella.com or by calling The Pella Window and Door Store nearest you. So, if youre planning on investing in home improvements this year, replacement windows and doors can pay off in lower energy costs year round.

WHICH REPLACEMENT SOLUTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Pocket Replacement. Pocket installation is a great solution for replacing old double-hung windows. Pella Precision Fit[R] replacement windows slide easily into the existing window pocket created when your old sash are removed. Theres no mess. Trim, paint, wallpaper and even siding are not disturbed. And each window can be professionally installed from the interior of your home in about an hour.

Full-Frame Replacement. This method provides real design flexibility. Because the entire window and trim are removed, you can change the size, shape or style of the opening. This allows you to use windows and doors as important design elements to enhance the beauty and value of your home. For example, create a stunning focal point and bring more light and view into a room with a window wall. Or add charm and curb appeal by replacing and old picture window with a bay window.