Q:  Why do I feel a cold draft at my  windows even though my windows are fairly new?

 A: Glass has a lesser R-Value, causing the air inside adjacent to the glass to get colder.  Since cold air drops, it appears that your windows are leaking, but generally they are not.  It is inside air movement.  A ceiling fan set on winter mode (clockwise) will help distribute the air more evenly and help reduce frost build-up on your windows in the winter.

 Q:  What is the best way to convey what my wishes are to a potential remodelor,  even if I am not totally sure myself? 

 A:  Communicate as best as you can.  Talk to the remodelor a lot about how you function on a daily basis.  Describe what you feel are the shortfalls of your home and then let the remodelor suggest solutions.  Do not hurry this initial process; it is a key time in making your needs/wants determined.  Bounce ideas back and forth until you feel good about it.  Pictures clipped from magazines or the web can be a huge help in communicating your wishes, as well.

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