“You get what you pay for,” is a phrase oftentimes used by someone who’s been been burned by the cheaper option. When that thing you buy breaks, or the person you hired does a bad job… you begin to question your decision making process. Cheaper is almost never better - whether it’s goods or services, we tend to be at a constant battle for finding a quality but affordable choice. Can we have it all? Continue reading "You Get What You Pay For With Home Service Professionals"
Cliff came to New Jersey, bought a house and started a family almost 30 years ago. Two years ago, he met Robin McKenna, the owner of Window Genie of Princeton. Window Genie is a locally owned and operated home service franchise specializing in the difficult, dangerous and time consuming chores most can't or won't do themselves: window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, holiday lighting and more. [caption id="attachment_2455" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Robin McKenna, owner of Window Genie of Princeton[/caption] Continue reading "Meet the Neighbors: Cliff from Princeton, NJ"
Introducing MEET THE NEIGHBORS: We interviewed some of Window Genie's most loyal customers across the country to find out why they chose Window Genie to tackle their home service needs, and why they've invited us back into their homes year after year... Continue reading "Meet The Neighbors: NW Indiana"
Spring is here!
Unfortunately, spring cleaning to-do lists mean much more than simply a few days spent sweating when all you want to do is enjoy the warm weather. Many home owners lack the tools and skills needed to get their home up to snuff after a heavy winter, and others simply don’t have the time. Before you run out and blow your family savings on new ladders, gloves, and equipment rental fees, consider having the Window Genie team grant your spring cleaning wishes. Window Genie is offering some incredible time and money-saving services that home owners will not want to miss when the spring rolls around. Don’t risk damaging your home or wasting away your free time; contact Window Genie cleaning and home maintenance professionals for a quick, high-quality, and fully insured clean that will free up your time for fun, or to tackle more personal indoor organizing duties! Continue reading "Wish Away Your Spring Cleaning To-Do List"
Most people can handle their to-do list inside the home, but how many of you have the time, supplies, ability or desire to completely clean your siding, gutters, or roofs? Ladders are scary and dangerous, but so is someone who hasn’t had experience with a pressure washer. Too often these chores fall to the wayside, but don’t let ‘em! No more excuses: Window Genie is here to offer help. Continue reading "What Chores You Should Leave to Professionals"
For a lot of America fall is a time to celebrate. Football is back, leaves are changing, and pumpkin flavoring is everywhere. But as summer starts winding down our homes might need a re-freshening. Spring cleaning is all about clearing the clutter and brightening our homes up. Fall cleaning is really about getting your home ready for colder weather. Here are a few things that we recommend you get done before fall is in full swing. Continue reading "End of Summer Cleaning List"
There is a window that all cleaners dread. It’s beautiful and stylish, and has been around for hundreds of years. Window cleaners are often struck with fear whenever they run into true divided lights. True divided are also called French panes or sometimes referred to as muntins. Windows with true divided lights make use of thin muntins between individual panes of glass. This window grid configuration is sometimes similar to the familiar tick-tack-toe pattern. This division of glass makes it time consuming to clean because you’re cleaning in small chunks rather than the normal large squeegee strokes. Continue reading "Cleaning True and Simulated Divided Lights"
Keeping up with the Joneses has become a derogatory term for those that feel like they need to one-up their neighbor, but what about the neighbor that just doesn’t care? Nothing can be more frustrating than having a neighbor whose lawn and house looks like the abandoned house in Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Even on a street with pristine homes and kept lawns, one house that isn’t up to snuff will cause property value to plummet. Continue reading "How to Get Your Neighbor to Fix Their Curb Appeal Problem"
While calling the Genie is the easiest option, there are still plenty of people who prefer to do their house cleaning themselves. If you choose to clean your own windows make sure you know what type of glass you’re working with. Windows come in all shapes and sizes. The glass itself can vary from window to window, and the method used to clean these windows varies as well. Let’s take a look at the common types of glass and how to clean them: Continue reading "How to Clean Different Types of Glass"
Birds are chirpin’ and there’s fresh dew on the grass. Summer is here and spring cleaning is finished. You walk to your bedroom window to open it and take in the fresh air, only to notice the glass is fogged over. You quickly grab a microfiber towel and wipe the glass, but the condensation isn’t on the inside. So you raise the window and wipe the outside…nothing. Now the frustrating truth begins to sink in. Your windows have a broken seal. Continue reading "The Truth About Broken Window Seals"
