The House: Windows

Be sure there are enough windows to give proper light and ventilation and that they are located so that they will not interfere with your furniture arrangement. Try opening and closing all windows to see that they operate properly and especially whether or not they close tightly to keep out the weather.

If you find the windows in a new house do not close tightly, ask the builder to correct them before you move in. If you find the windows painted shut, be sure to have the builder free them because if you try to do it you might damage the window as well as ruin the paint.

Does your contract provide for screens? If not, keep in mind that you may wish to add them later. The same applies to storm windows and storm doors. If you think they will be necessary, allow for them in your estimate of total cost.

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