To spend or not to spend – that’s the question people are asking in today’s economy. Nowadays, we’re thinking in terms of “needs” versus “wants.”
Needs are purchases that we can’t avoid, like food, housing, medical expenses, transportation etc.
Wants are all the other expenses – things we put off and whose affordability we debate – like new furniture, vacation travel, extra clothing and home improvements
Except that in home improvements, some of those wants are really needs.
A significant drop in activity in siding, landscaping, pools and other aesthetic products over the last year puts them firmly in the wants area.
Strong sales in roofing, doors and especially windows, show that the public has come to understand that when it comes to energy efficiency and preserving the value of their single biggest asset, homeowners know what they need to do.
A tax credit for 30 percent of the cost of energy-efficient doors and windows, insulation, air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps and boilers, up to a lifetime cap of $1,500, is available for 2009 and 2010.
This means in an average home of 10 to 12 windows, a homeowner can see a direct reduction of as much as $100 per window.
Crystal Windows & Doors – a major employer and part of the Queens community for nearly 20 years – has emerged as a leader in “Stimulus” qualified products.
Their diverse and high quality products are manufactured right here in Flushing, in their state-of-the-art plant at 31-30 Whitestone Expressway.
A family-owned business employing 300 local residents, Crystal has become one of the largest privately owned companies in the window industry. They are also a leader in “green” practices by keeping the environment clean and reducing the use of precious natural resources.
Crystal invites you to come in and see their line, including 16 “Stimulus” qualified window and door products in a wide choice of features – all on display.
You can use your favorite contractor or they will recommend a local highly qualified tradesman to install your new windows.
Feel free to call them at 718-961-7300, stop by the factory showroom at 31-10 Whitestone Expressway, in Flushing, or visit their website at www.crystalwindows.com.
