The desire to build, remodel and reinvent the homestead is a core part American cultural DNA according to Robin Avni, senior director, consumer strategist, home and garden at Iconoculture, Inc.  “Whether it’s aspiration, ingenuity or an unwavering ability to pick up the pieces, consumers consider their lives an ongoing improvement project. They are ever hopeful, but these days they aim to achieve balance by blending in a hearty dose of practicality while seeking the happiness, comfort and fulfillment they desire in their homes.” Therefore, if you are thinking of remodeling your old house, start with energy efficient Pella windows replacement.

Pella’s newest innovations include the rugged Pella Impervia casement windows, beautiful blinds between-the-glass for vinyl patio doors, bold new grille colors and stained interiors for wood windows and fabulous new fiberglass entry door panels and glass designs.

Pella wood window line adds more color and finish options with interior matched grilles between-the-glass and stained interiors. Pella ProLine and Architect Series  products offer color choices for grilles between-the-glass to offer the look of individual panes of glass, with the energy efficiency and cleaning convenience of grilles permanently protected between the panes. The new color options — White, Tan, Brown, Ivory, Harvest, Cordovan and Brickstone — complement today's most popular stain and paint tones. The Pella Designer Series collection offers completely finished stained interior options making the builder’s or installer’s job easier, as the Pella windows require no addition prep work prior to installation.

Pella windows expands its EnduraClad aluminum exterior color options for greater design flexibility to add a look of distinction to the home. Seventeen new feature colors are available on Pella Architect Series and Designer Series products, as well as fiberglass and steel entry systems. New colors include: Cranberry, Real Red, Stormy Blue, Naval, Eldridge Gray, Iron Ore, Almond, Classic White, Vanilla Cream, Sand Dune, Honeysuckle, Portobello, Fossil, Auburn Brown, French Roast, Summer Sage, and Deep Olive.

Pella has expanded style choices in their fiberglass composite windows line with Pella Impervia by adding casement and awning style window options to provide more choices for homeowners looking for a window or patio door that will perform even in extreme weather conditions. It is a good solid window that has a softer look to it on the interior while lasting longer and made stronger than other window materials. Pella Impervia can withstand the forces of Mother Nature without cracking, shrinking or warping in extreme weather conditions. The sleek-profiled innovative products made from Duracast, the strongest most durable material in windows and doors, are virtually maintenance-free, energy-efficient and well-suited to today’s busy lifestyles and balanced budgets for homeowners.

Pella’s newest innovations in the vinyl category include blinds between the glass for sliding patio doors. The white blinds are protected between the glass so they stay clean and stay put when the door is opened and closed. The cordless design is well-suited for a home with children or pets. For more information, call 888-847-3552 or visit www.pella.com.

You can't expect to be comfortable in cold weather if your house isn't properly protected and insulated. Every window and every door may be a “heat escape.” Replacement windows cut down fuel bills from one-third to one-half — a savings that pays for the cost of window replacements in one or two seasons.