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Basement Window Solutions for Michigan Homes

April 29, 2026January 23, 2026

Your basement windows might be small, outdated, or barely functional, but they play a bigger role in your home than you might think. If you’re a homeowner in Grand Rapids …

October is Fire Safety Month

October 8, 2020

Blow out those pumpkin spice candles, turn off the lights when you’re not in the room, because here we are: in the middle of October’s Fire Prevention Week! In 1925, …

Egress Window Safety

October 1, 2020

While the Coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed many things, there are still a few constants: your college-aged kids will need a room in the basement. Sure, it used to be …

Things to Consider When Installing Egress Windows

September 22, 2017

Safety is one of the primary concerns when converting a basement into a living area. In fact, local regulations won’t allow remodeling in this space without an egress window. While it brings more light in, it also provides an alternative escape route in case of emergency. It also serves as an access point for rescue specialists. WMGB Home Improvement discusses the things you need to know when installing this type of window.

3 Important Things to Know About Egress Windows

August 22, 2017

Unlike other projects, basement remodeling involves stricter building codes. For instance, local regulations won’t allow a basement bedroom without an egress window. While it eliminates the dark feel that is usual in earlier finishes, it also promotes your safety. It serves as an accessible entry or exit that you can use in case of emergencies.

Features and Benefits of RockWell™ Egress Window Wells

July 17, 2017

For more than three decades, WMGB Home Improvement has been living out its mission of providing exceptional home remodeling services in our local area. Our many years’ of experience helped us become one of the most reputable window installation experts. Apart from our signature glass block windows, we also offer RockWell™ egress window wells. Let us discuss their features and benefits.

Important Things to Know About Egress Casement Windows

May 30, 2024January 20, 2017

Windows are important parts of your home that help improve its curb appeal and value. Aside from that, they also contribute to your home’s energy efficiency and help you cut back on energy expenses. Their function, however, doesn’t end there. Some window types, such as egress windows, work specifically for your own safety.

Why Do Basements Require an Egress Window?

November 25, 2024January 9, 2017

Egress windows, or sometimes called escape windows, are like that small container of pepper spray you have in your purse… you hope you never have to use it, but it …

Egress Windows Q and A: What You Should Know

May 30, 2024September 8, 2016

Windows are highly essential components that add to the home’s look and feel. That’s why most homeowners focus on installing them on the ground and upper floors, or where they can be most visible. Meanwhile, some rooms that also need windows are overlooked. These include the basement, a room usually associated with mold and moisture.

Planning Your Basement Remodel with Egress Windows

May 30, 2024July 19, 2016

If you’re remodeling your basement into a sleeping room, an egress opening is a non-negotiable requirement. As a matter of fact, you have to pay attention to its ins and outs as soon as you decide to turn your unused area into a living space.

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