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“Doing it yourself” certainly offers numerous advantages for many small home improvement projects, such as painting or refinishing furniture, which can be both cost-effective and personally satisfying. However, when it comes to certain tasks like crafting DIY window well covers, the Custom vs DIY Window Well Cover debate takes a different turn. 10 Reasons why…

In Denver, a basement window well cover is essential for legal compliance, home value enhancement, and safety. It meets building codes, adds curb appeal, provides security, prevents falls, and safeguards against water damage and debris accumulation. As a manufacturer for over 30 years, we give you five key benefits of custom window well covers in…

Let’s be honest. One of the worst fears of any homeowner, or business owner, is to find wild animals living in any part of the property. Keep reading for prevention tips.

With over 40 years of experience, we at Window Well Experts are well acquainted with the woes of every homeowner who has neglected the window well cover business for another year.  The most common problems with cleaning the window wells during winter are: What to do if you basement well is already filled with snow?…

If you are looking for detailed information on the pros and cons of metal vs plastic window well covers, read this carefully. The wild and woolly world of window wells and everything that belongs to it (covers, ladders, egress, non-egress, regulations, and etc.) is both fascinating and annoying. On the one hand, you need them,…

YOUR WINDOW WELL IS FILLING UP WITH WATER, WHAT DO YOU DO? Let’s figure out why your window well is flooding in the first place. Answer these simple questions before you go any further! Do you have proper drainage in place? If you have a drain, is it possible that the drain is clogged? Do…

Moisture and basements go hand in hand, but with some planning and preventative maintenance, it doesn’t have to. Most basements are completely below grade and have little, if any, fresh air access, or even much air circulation. These conditions lead to a dank, damp basement, then the downward spiral to mildew and mold begins. To…

About sixty years ago, egress window and egress window well requirements began to show up in the Universal Building Code as being necessary to protect the general public living in single family homes. An egress well will do a number of things: provide light; enable air circulation to a typically dark and airless area of…

Imagine walking out at night and meeting one of the window wells or covers we will show you in a second. Broken bones will be your slightest worry. In a burst of pre-Halloween inspiration, our sales team participated in creating the 2023 list of the scariest window wells and covers they’ve seen. Oh, have they…

Escape from a bad situation in any building is a priority, whether it is from your home or from a high-rise apartment or commercial building.      Having situational awareness in an unfamiliar environment is key to preventing trouble. Just noting the exits and other emergency signs as you walk through an unfamiliar building can give you…

Window Well Cover Basics For Your Home Dear homeowner, We cannot stress enough that this article covers all basics of picking a window well cover. In addition, we answered some of the most common questions and the benefits of each concerning the need for window well covers. Benefits of window well covers Safety: A cover…

Is the pleasant weather around the corner, and you have thought of opening the windows of your living room that have been closed for a long time, and you have no idea mold has made their house on the tracks? You decided to open the windows to breathe in some fresh air but wait, the…

Tips & Guides on Waterproofing your Basement A flooded basement can be a nightmare, but even small amounts of water getting in through cracks in your wall, basement window, or foundation can bring a list of scary problems, including mold, musty odors, damaged walls, damaged carpets, cracks in your foundation/walls and more. Discover what it…

America is the homeland of all oversized things like the Big Lighthouse in Buxton, the Big Basket in Columbus, the Big Stadium in Ann Arbor, and many more. Let’s admit it… all giant things in our country make us incredibly proud, especially when one sees how crazy-amazing they might be.  Our engineers created a giant…

Summer is almost here. Looking for a fantastic project to do this summer? You’ve come to the right place. Check our expert advice on how to take your yard to the next level. These DIY outdoor projects will make your house stand out above the rest of your neighborhood! 1. OUTDOOR BENCH Building a bench in your…