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Andersen 400 Series Replacement Windows Recommended by Consumer Reports

Andersen 400 Series Windows have once again been recommended as a “Best Buy” by Consumer Reports. The 400 Series products that received this distinction in the world of replacement windows include the 400 Series tilt-wash double-hung and the 400 Series casement windows. See more on the Andersen website. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization dedicated […]

Andersen Named a 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner

We at Clevernest are a full-line dealer of the Andersen Window and Doors® product line located in Carmel, Indiana and serving central Indiana including all of Hamilton County and surrounding areas. As a dealer, we are proud to celebrate with our parent corporation the naming of Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries a, “2018 ENERGY STAR […]

Window Types | Casement, Double Hung and More

Casement windows or double hung? That’s one of many questions you will be asked when considering your windows for new construction or replacement in your home. It is so frustrating when you speak to a mechanic, repairman, or even a doctor, and they start using trade words assuming you understand. Here is a guide to […]

When is the Best Time to Replace My Windows?

You might wonder if there are certain times of the year when you cannot replace windows. What is the best time to replace your windows? There is a proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.” The same might be applied to replacing the […]

Hail Damaged Windows

We have been a little overwhelmed at Clevernest lately by the number of calls we have received related to hail or storm damage of windows and siding. Even a small storm cell can cause a lot of damage in concentrated areas, affecting several houses in a neighborhood. For example, today, we got a call about […]

Window and Door Condensation | Is it a Problem?

One of the questions we are often asked at Clevernest is about condensation — moisture that appears on the inside or outside of the glass surfaces of windows and doors. Moisture on the surface of the glass can be annoying — blocking your view, dripping, or pooling. And condensation isn’t strictly a problem associated with […]

Grille Construction or Type

Grille Construction — between the glass, removable, permanent, simulated divided light. You have a lot of options when it comes to the grille construction or grid construction of your windows and doors. Whether you are shopping for new construction or replacing the windows or doors in your existing home, one thing will become abundantly clear […]

Grille Styles for Your Windows and Doors

Customizing Your Home to Express Your Style Whether you are shopping for windows and doors for new construction or replacing the windows or doors in your existing home, one thing will become abundantly clear to you right away — there are a lot of decisions to make! Rather than be overwhelmed, just take one thing […]

Andersen 200 Series Perma-Shield Gliding Door Introduces New Interlock Weatherstrip

Clevernest is proud to be a full line, Circle of Excellence dealer for the entire line of Andersen Windows and Doors. Among the choices of Gliding Patio Doors we offer is the 200 Series Perma-Shield Gliding Patio Door. Excellent Quality, Superior Value The frame and door panels of the 200 Series Perma-Shield Gliding Patio Door […]

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Andersen Windows

Getting windows clean and sparkly doesn’t have to be that hard. Store-bought window cleaning solutions can work well, but are not necessary for great results. Old fashioned household cleaners are plentiful in most homes and inexpensive. We have some suggestions on how to clean your windows to the envy of your neighbors. First, begin with the […]