5 Tips for Frozen Pipe Prevention

January 11, 2021 by

The kind of extreme cold temperatures we see in NYC during the winter can put your home or business at risk for water damage caused by frozen pipes. As water freezes, it expands and puts pressure on pipes. Of course, when there is too much pressure, your pipes have a tendency to burst allowing water to come in and potentially flood your home or business. Even when heat is maintained at comfortable levels, pipes on outer walls can freeze during extreme weather. Many water meters and pipes are found in basements, crawl spaces, and other unheated areas, where cold winter temperatures could cause them to freeze. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to help prevent damage from frozen pipes. 

  • Protect outdoor water spigots by disconnecting all garden hoses from spigots. If possible, shut down the water supply for outside spigots and drain the remaining water. You can also place an insulated dome around each spigot for further protection.
  • Insulation is key. Be sure that all water supply lines in unheated areas are wrapped in insulation. Look for pipes needing extra insulation in the basement, crawl space, attic, garage, and under cabinets. Go one step further by adding insulation to your basement and attic to help maintain the temperature in these cooler areas.
  • Leave garage doors closed to increase warmth for any water supply lines found in the garage. Leave bathroom and kitchen cabinet doors open to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.
  • A slow drip on the coldest nights will reduce pressure in the water system. This means that even if a pipe freezes, it will likely not rupture. The best faucet to leave dripping is the one that is the furthest away from the main pipeline that brings water into your house. This will allow more pipes to receive the benefit of the drip.
  • Even if you will be out of town, don’t set your heat to below 55 degrees at night. Heating your home or business when it is not occupied can be a little pricey, but the added expense on your heating bill is much less than the cost of a broken pipe repair. 

If your pipes or meter do freeze but are not at the point of bursting, there are a few steps you can take to remedy the situation. Turn on your faucet and apply heat to the frozen section of the pipe with a hair dryer or space heater. Never try to thaw a frozen pipe or meter with an open flame. As the pipe thaws, water should start to flow and come out of the faucet. Keep applying heat until the water pressure is back to normal. Check the all faucets in your home to make sure they are in working order. If you’re uncomfortable or unsure what to do, don’t hesitate to call a plumber.

At Sentry Window Guards we make it our mission to help keep families safe. We hope these tips will keep your home or business safe and warm this winter. For more information regarding our window guard products and our experience and leadership in understanding NYC safety requirements, contact us today!

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How to Heat Your NYC Home Safely This Winter

December 10, 2020 by

Baby, it’s cold outside! Last month we discussed how to protect your household from deadly carbon monoxide fumes during the winter months. Now we want to touch on how to safely heat your NYC home this winter. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), space heaters, fireplaces, water heaters, stoves, and other heating units are leading causes of U.S. home fires. Use the safety tips and precautions below for a safe, warm winter.

  • Practice the 3-foot rule by keeping any flammable items at least three feet away from all heating equipment, including your water heater. Create a 3-foot “kid-free/pet-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. Invest in a baby play yard or fence system to maintain this distance.
  • Have an HVAC professional inspect your system and clean all the ducts at least once a year, but preferably twice before both the heating and cooling seasons. Also, change your furnace filter each month during the winter and remove all flammable materials from the area around your furnace.
  • Never leave space heaters unattended. Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. Make sure to place your heater on a flat, level, non-flammable surface such as ceramic tile rather than on carpet. Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet, not an extension cord. Your space heater should be completely cooled down before touching or moving it. 
  • Be careful when using an electric blanket for warmth. Do not cover or fold electric blankets when they are on. “Tucking in” an electric blanket can cause it to overheat and start a fire.
  • If you have a chimney, get it inspected annually for structural damage. Structural problems can allow high temperatures, sparks and embers to escape to combustible areas in walls, roofs or attics. Schedule regular cleanings to remove excess creosote from your chimney walls and ensure safe burning.
  • Smoke detectors and fire alarms alert your family to fire and dangerous smoke while there is still time to evacuate. To ensure proper function, test them at least once a month and replace the batteries at least once or twice a year.

By law, all New York City residential building owners must maintain indoor temperatures of 68 degrees during the day whenever outdoor temperatures fall below 55 degrees during the colder months. Overnight, indoor temperatures cannot fall below 62 degrees regardless of the outside temperature. If an apartment lacks appropriate heat and/or hot water, tenants should first attempt to notify the building owner, managing agent, or superintendent. If service is not restored, the tenant should register an official complaint via 311. Enforcing heat and hot water laws is just one of the many ways HPD Housing Inspectors help keep New Yorkers in safe and secure homes.

At Sentry Window Guards we make it our mission to help keep families safe. We hope these tips will keep your family safe and warm this winter. For more information regarding our window guard products and our experience and leadership in understanding NYC safety requirements, contact us today!

 

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The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide in the Home

November 12, 2020 by

As temperatures continue to drop and more and more people begin to make use of their heating systems, we want to remind everyone of the dangers of carbon monoxide in the home. Protecting your family from carbon monoxide is of vital importance, especially in the winter. Let’s talk about some carbon monoxide basics.

What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and toxic gas. The gas can build up indoors and poison people and animals who breathe it. Because you can not smell, taste, or see the toxic fumes – you may not know they are there until it is too late. Symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or chest pains in those that have heart disease are commonly associated with carbon monoxide poisoning. Symptoms are often described as “flu-like.” It is common to feel fine when you are out of the home, but to begin to feel like you are coming down with the flu once you have been home. With extreme exposure, it is not uncommon that those being afflicted become so disoriented that even though they know something is wrong, they are unable to save themselves from the gas. 

Where does Carbon Monoxide come from?

It is created by the incomplete burning of fuel, such as natural gas, propane and wood. Unvented kerosene and gas space heaters, leaking chimneys and furnaces, back-drafting from furnaces, gas water heaters, wood stoves, fireplaces, gas stoves, generators and other gasoline powered equipment, and automobile exhaust from attached garages are all sources of carbon monoxide. Worn or poorly adjusted heating devices and having a blocked or leaking flue can cause high concentrations of carbon monoxide in indoor air. 

Tips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide in the Home

  • Have your heating system, water heater, and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.
  • Have your chimney checked or cleaned every year. Chimneys can be blocked by debris, causing CO to build up inside your home.
  • Do not use your gas oven or stove to heat your home.
  • Do not run a car inside the garage. In the winter, make sure the tailpipe is clear of snow before you start the car engine.
  • Do not use an outdoor grill inside a home or garage.
  • If you use a generator during a power outage, keep it outdoors, at least 20 feet from open windows or enclosed areas. When using a generator, always use a battery-powered or battery backup CO detector in your home.
  • Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector.

Carbon monoxide detectors alert you when there are dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in your home. Most homes and residential buildings in New York City are required by law to have carbon monoxide detectors installed in the sleeping areas.

Building owners are responsible for installing approved carbon monoxide detectors. Occupants are responsible for regularly testing detectors to make sure they work and replacing the batteries. You should test carbon monoxide detectors at least once a month. You should also replace your carbon monoxide detector’s batteries twice a year. Replacing batteries for daylight saving days in the spring and fall makes it easy to keep track.

At Sentry Window Guards we make it our mission to help keep families safe. We hope these tips will help you protect you and your loved ones from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter. For more information regarding our window guard products and our experience and leadership in understanding NYC safety requirements, contact us today!

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3 Signs Your Home May Be Unsafe

October 19, 2020 by

We all want to live in the safest home environment possible, especially in 2020 as we are all spending more time at home. As a homeowner or a renter, it is important to know the signs that your home may be unsafe. The more you know, the better prepared you will be to keep you and your family safe.

Pests
Common household pests can pose a variety of safety issues for you and your home. Did you know cockroaches can trigger allergy symptoms? People with asthma can also have severe reactions to cockroaches, aggravating their asthma symptoms even more. Even if you are not allergic, cockroaches can spread icky germs around your home that can adversely affect your health. These pests can carry all kinds of diseases that can infect humans. There are over 60 pathogenic bacteria, fungi, molds, parasitic worms, and viruses found in cockroaches. These pests transmit germs indirectly when humans consume contaminated food and water or touch contaminated surfaces. There are also many rodent borne diseases such as salmonella and hantavirus that can be transmitted by direct contact with rodent waste/saliva, inhaling air contaminated with rodent waste, being bitten or scratched by a rodent, or ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with rodent waste. Protect yourself and your family by pest proofing your home today and contacting a professional if you already have an infestation.

Lead Paint
Lead poisoning is far less common today but it is still a concern, especially in children. Many New York City apartments are older dwellings and even though lead-based paint has been banned for residential use since 1960, older buildings may contain old layers of lead paint. Lead paint was typically used on kitchen and bathroom walls and throughout homes on doors, windows, and wooden trim. Lead paint, and the dust it turns into, is the most commonly identified source of childhood lead exposure in New York City. Keep children away from peeling or damaged paint. Clean up paint chips and dust by wet wiping areas. If you are a renter, report peeling paint to your property owner. New York City building owners are required to identify and safely fix lead paint hazards in apartments with young children.

Unprotected Windows
Each year, young children are injured or die in falls from unguarded windows, even from the first floor. These tragedies are preventable with properly installed and approved window guards, which are required in many residential buildings. If you reside in New York City, homeowners must have window guards on their windows by law if children 10 years or younger are living in the home. Properly installed window guards are your best defense in preventing window falls. You can’t ever rely on insect screens to prevent a window fall. Screens alone cannot support the weight of a child.

Sentry Window Guards is your one-stop solution for window guards and windows. From start to finish, our professionally trained staff can assist you in your window guard project. We can troubleshoot, measure, fabricate, supply, and install all within a 24 hour period. All Sentry powder coated window guard products are warranted for life against rust. Sentry is also capable of matching any color that isn’t part of our standard color selection. For more information regarding our products and how they keep everyone safe at home in NYC, contact us today!

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A Safer Home: 5 Tips for Preventing Mold in the Home

September 14, 2020 by

Yes, we know that Sentry Window Guards is your number one source for keeping your New York City home safe with top of the line window guards, but we also recognize the importance of safe air quality in homes. For more information regarding Sentry Window Guard products and how they keep everyone safe at home in NYC, read on for more information on how to prevent mold in your NYC home.

The hot and humid days of summer have not quite shown themselves the door yet. When the air is extra damp and sticky it can not only make your home uncomfortable, it can cause mold and other damage. Did you know that mold is not just a shower problem? It can grow just about anywhere: on carpet, clothing, food, paper, and even in places you can’t see such as inside your walls, around leaking pipes, and above ceiling tiles. Since mold can trigger serious health risks to you and your family, it’s important to keep it out. Use the following tips to prevent mold before it ever begins.   

Keep Everything Dry

Mold can’t grow without moisture, so dry all wet areas immediately. Dry any water that accumulates into the basement or crawl space after a heavy rainfall, water leakage from pipes, and all carpet spills within 24 to 48 hours.  Don’t leave wet items lying around the house, and make sure to dry all areas after a shower. A shower squeegee is a quick, easy, and painless way to rid moisture in the bathroom.

Monitor Indoor Humidity

The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent (ideally between 30 and 50 percent) relative humidity. You can measure humidity with a moisture meter purchased from your local hardware store. Some signs of excess humidity are visible such as condensation on windows, pipes, and walls.

Proper Ventilation

Household activities such as cooking dinner, doing laundry or dishes, and taking a shower can invite mold into your home if you do not have proper ventilation. Open a window or run an exhaust fan during moisture producing activities. Appliances that produce moisture such as dryers and stoves should be vented to the outside and not the attic.

Improve Air Flow

If you notice excess moisture condensing on your walls, windows, or floors, improving the air flow in your home may be the answer. To increase circulation, change your air filter, open doors between rooms, unblock vents, move furniture away from walls, and use fans and air conditioning as needed. Letting fresh air in by opening doors and non-adjacent windows will also reduce moisture and keep mold at bay. 

Clean and Repair Gutters

Clean gutters will keep rainwater flowing freely away from your home. Regularly clean your gutters and inspect them for damage. Water that gets clogged up in the gutters may lead to a leaky roof or work its way right into the walls and ceilings of your home. Left unnoticed, this type of water damage can quickly lead to mold.

If you do spot mold in your home, clean it right away with a bleach solution of 1/2 cup bleach to 1 quart of water. Consider calling in a professional to handle the problem if you find a big outbreak or anyone in your home has a weakened immune system or severe allergy to mold. At Sentry Window Guards our business is to help prevent falls from windows, but we also recognize the importance of safe air quality in homes. For more information regarding Sentry Window Guard products and how they keep everyone safe at home in NYC, contact us today!

 

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5 Tips for Preventing Mold in the Home

September 10, 2020 by

The hot and humid days of summer have not quite shown themselves the door yet. When the air is extra damp and sticky it can not only make your home uncomfortable, it can cause mold and other damage. Did you know that mold is not just a shower problem? It can grow just about anywhere: on carpet, clothing, food, paper, and even in places you can’t see such as inside your walls, around leaking pipes, and above ceiling tiles. Since mold can trigger serious health risks to you and your family, it’s important to keep it out. Use the following tips to prevent mold before it ever begins.   

Keep Everything Dry

Mold can’t grow without moisture, so dry all wet areas immediately. Dry any water that accumulates into the basement or crawl space after a heavy rainfall, water leakage from pipes, and all carpet spills within 24 to 48 hours.  Don’t leave wet items lying around the house, and make sure to dry all areas after a shower. A shower squeegee is a quick, easy, and painless way to rid moisture in the bathroom.

Monitor Indoor Humidity

The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent (ideally between 30 and 50 percent) relative humidity. You can measure humidity with a moisture meter purchased from your local hardware store. Some signs of excess humidity are visible such as condensation on windows, pipes, and walls.

Proper Ventilation

Household activities such as cooking dinner, doing laundry or dishes, and taking a shower can invite mold into your home if you do not have proper ventilation. Open a window or run an exhaust fan during moisture producing activities. Appliances that produce moisture such as dryers and stoves should be vented to the outside and not the attic.

Improve Air Flow

If you notice excess moisture condensing on your walls, windows, or floors, improving the air flow in your home may be the answer. To increase circulation, change your air filter, open doors between rooms, unblock vents, move furniture away from walls, and use fans and air conditioning as needed. Letting fresh air in by opening doors and non-adjacent windows will also reduce moisture and keep mold at bay. 

Clean and Repair Gutters

Clean gutters will keep rainwater flowing freely away from your home. Regularly clean your gutters and inspect them for damage. Water that gets clogged up in the gutters may lead to a leaky roof or work its way right into the walls and ceilings of your home. Left unnoticed, this type of water damage can quickly lead to mold.

If you do spot mold in your home, clean it right away with a bleach solution of 1/2 cup bleach to 1 quart of water. Consider calling in a professional to handle the problem if you find a big outbreak or anyone in your home has a weakened immune system or severe allergy to mold. At Sentry Window Guards our business is to help prevent falls from windows, but we also recognize the importance of safe air quality in homes. For more information regarding Sentry Window Guards products and how they keep everyone safe at home in NYC, contact us today!

 

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5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe at School This Year

August 17, 2020 by

Going back to school can be worrisome for many parents and students, even more so during a pandemic. As your children are eager to get settled into a new school year routine, it is important to think about and discuss with your children how to stay safe. 

Stay on Top of Coronavirus Updates

We are all in this together. Schools, administration, teachers, and parents have never had to make the type of plans and decisions that we are making at this unprecedented time. The CDC, states, and school districts are constantly releasing new information and it can be hard to stay on top of the changes. But the best possible course of action is to inform yourself and prepare your child for the changes this school year will bring. The CDC has released a school decision making tool for parents and guardians and a back-to-school checklist to assist in your planning.

Keep Medical and Emergency Contact Information Up-To-Date

During a pandemic, it is even more vital that the school district has accurate and up-to-date medical and emergency contact information. This will ensure you don’t miss any school closings and critical safety information. Review and update your child’s records to ensure allergies, medications, disabilities, illnesses your child may be susceptible to, and approved pick-up persons are current. 

Stay Safe While Traveling To and From School

Whether your children will be walking, riding their bicycles, carpooling, or taking the bus to school, it is important to take proper safety precautions. Children usually aren’t ready to start walking to school without an adult until about fifth grade, or around age 10. With your child, plan a safe route and walk on the sidewalk when one is available. When cycling to school, all riders should follow the basic rules of the road and always wear a bicycle helmet. Teach your child the proper way to get on and off the bus starting with standing three large steps from the curb and to always remain visible to the bus driver.

Maintain Communication with Teachers and Administrators

Administrators, teachers, and parents all have to work together to create and maintain a healthy, safe, and productive learning environment for students. Introduce yourself to your child’s teachers early on and let them know you want to work together to have a successful and safe school year. Ask the teacher their preferred method of communication and show them that you respect their time. Keep the lines of communication open and provide supplies needed by the teacher that will help them provide a safe environment. Attend all teacher parent conferences, either in person or with video conferencing in the time of Coronavirus. 

Have Open and Honest Conversations with Your Child

Physically going back to school during a pandemic may mean required or recommended face coverings and social distancing. Allow them to get used to wearing face coverings by practicing at home. Discuss with them the importance of hand washing and social distancing. Of course, being mentally prepared for school is just as important as being psychically prepared. Help them understand that we are still learning about the virus which means plans and procedures can change unexpectedly, but it is all being done in the name of their safety.

Returning to school during the pandemic may not feel like normal – at least for a while. But having safety plans in place can ease the anxiety for parents, teachers, and students. For more information regarding Sentry Window Guard products and how they keep your children safe at home, contact us at 718-389-1777. 

 

 

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Childproofing Your Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic

July 19, 2020 by

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, many families are spending much more time at home. This has been challenging for parents trying to sustain daily schedules, manage virtual school work and activities, all while maintaining work from home or essential worker jobs. Many families are practically tripping over each other in their home, which is now serving as a place to work, play, learn, and exercise. And parents are being asked to multitask in ways that they typically have not been before. All of these circumstances lead to an increased need for childproofing around the home. Even if you feel your home is already a safe space for your child, it never hurts to take a look around with fresh eyes to see whether there are any holes in your safety strategy.

  • Anchor furniture. Use fasteners and brackets to ensure bookshelves, dressers and cabinets will not fall over. You can’t tell simply by looking at a piece of furniture whether it’s stable, so if your furniture isn’t already anchored to the wall, now is the time to do so.
  • Keep medicines and vitamins up and away and out of sight and reach of children. And keep medicines in their original child-resistant containers relocking safety caps after each use.
  • Store cleaning supplies carefully. Instead of keeping your cleaning supplies under the sink, put them in a higher cabinet or buy locks for the cabinet doors. Hand sanitizers pose an especially high risk to children right now because people are using them more often, and some are brightly colored which attracts curious littles. Most sanitizers contain at least 60 percent alcohol, potentially causing serious injury when consumed by a child. If someone in your home does consume a dangerous cleaning fluid, call poison control immediately, at 800-222-1222.
  • Use properly installed safety gates on stairs and lock any rooms where access needs to be monitored.
  • Maintain working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home.
  • Never leave small children unattended around open windows. To help prevent children from climbing up to an open window, don’t place furniture near windows. Properly installed window guards are your best defense in preventing window falls. 
  • Give young children your full attention in the bathtub or around water. Teach children to never go near or in water without adult permission. Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1-4.
  • Be sure and keep cribs clear of objects such as stuffed animals, bumpers and blankets. Hundreds of infants die each year due to suffocation or strangulation because of these objects in the crib.

At Sentry Window Guards we make it our mission to help keep families safe. We hope these tips will help you protect your children from home injuries during the Coronavirus pandemic. For more information regarding our window guard products and our experience and leadership in understanding NYC safety requirements, contact us today!

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How to Prevent Heat Illness This Summer

June 18, 2020 by

Hot and humid New York City summer weather is not to be taken lightly. Due to the “urban heat island effect,” cities are significantly warmer than the surrounding suburbs and rural areas. Summer heat waves pose a serious public health threat. With prolonged exposure to high temperatures, people lose water and salt from sweating. This can cause symptoms of heat exhaustion – muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and fainting. If left unchecked, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke which can be fatal. Those most vulnerable to extreme heat include older adults, people with chronic medical conditions or mental health conditions and the socially isolated.

Prevent heat illness in yourself and others this summer.

  • Pay close attention to weather reports. It is not just about the temperature, you also need to keep an eye on the heat index which is a measure of how hot it feels based on temperature and humidity. A heat index above 95 degrees F is especially dangerous for older adults and other vulnerable individuals.
  • Stay cool by wearing loose-fitting, lightweight clothing that allows your skin to breath and drinking plenty of fluids. During a heat wave, stay in an air conditioned space. If that is not an option in your home, visit a friend’s house, a library, or a city cooling center. You can find a cooling center in NYC by calling 311. 
  • Keep your home cooler by closing shades or curtains during the day to block the sun and only using your stove and oven sparingly. You can also switch your incandescent bulbs out for energy-efficient light bulbs.. ENERGY STAR lighting produces 70 to 90 percent less heat than incandescent bulbs.

Businesses also need to put employee safety measures in place for outside work sites.

  • New employees who have not recently worked outdoors need to be slowly acclimated into hot weather work. New workers are most susceptible to heat-related medical problems.
  • Provide air-conditioned or shady areas for breaks.
  • Provide plenty of cool water and encourage workers to stay hydrated.
  • Encourage regular meals and snacks to replace lost electrolytes.
  • Train everyone to recognize and report the signs of heat exhaustion in themselves and others.
  • Schedule heavy work for earlier or later in the day instead of the hottest midday hours.

Know when to seek medical attention for heat illness.

If you are experiencing signs of heat exhaustion, stop all activity and rest in a cooler location while replacing lost fluids with water or a sports drink. If symptoms worsen or do not improve within one hour, it is time to seek medical attention. Additional symptoms that require medical attention related to heat illness include confusion, agitation, loss of consciousness, or the inability to drink fluids. 

At Sentry Window Guards we make it our mission to help keep families safe in New York. For more information regarding our window guard products and our expertise in understanding NYC safety requirements, contact us today!

 

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Boost the Natural Light in Your Home

May 20, 2020 by

It’s time to let some light in – natural light! Rooms with natural light can positively affect our mood by making us feel more alive and vibrant. Rays of sunshine increase Vitamin D which reduces depression and strengthens bones. If you have some dark, dreary rooms that need brightening up, check out these eye opening tips.

Lighter Colors

A fresh coat of paint in white or another light color can instantly lighten and brighten a room. This tip can work for more than just your wall color. Light colors added to walls, trim, floors, cabinets, furnishings, or accents can all reflect natural light and brighten a room. If you are searching for lighter colored window guards, Sentry Window Guards is proud to be the first in the industry to offer 20 standard architectural colors in AAMA 2604 Powder Coating. This finish utilizes the newest green technology, providing an unmatched performance in durability exceeding all industry standards and is able to match any building facade and window frame colors. Sentry is also capable of matching any color that isn’t part of our standard color selection.

Add a Reflection

This one is a no brainer – shiny surfaces reflect light! Use large, simple mirrors to lighten any room. For double the benefit, place the mirror so that it reflects the light coming in from a window or a glass door. Your light reflecting powers aren’t limited to mirrors. Other light reflecting surfaces such as clear furniture, glass frames, reflective tiles, or shiny fixtures can add to the overall “mirror” effect. 

Clear the Clutter

Let’s face it, a messy room can feel dark and stuffy. Getting rid of clutter and unwanted items can free up your home making it feel bright and roomy. Make sure light coming in from your windows is not being blocked by furniture or other stacked objects. Also, clean windows will allow in more light!

Window Treatments

In areas of your home where you might need a light blocking option, such as the bedroom, consider a layered approach. Having one layer to block the light and one to allow it in will offer flexibility without compromising the natural light. For example, consider a blackout shade which you can raise during the day topped with drapes in a lighter fabric or open weave. Frosted or privacy glass is another idea that will give you privacy while allowing light to shine through. 

Renovate

If you are renovating, consider knocking down a wall or two to open up your spaces. You will be amazed at how rooms that were once closed off and dark can appear larger and brighter when the light is allowed to spread throughout the area. During renovation, also consider rooms in your home that could benefit from additional windows.

At Sentry Window Guards we make it our mission to help keep families safe in New York. For more information regarding our window guard products and our expertise in understanding NYC safety requirements, contact us today!

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