Egress openings play a critical role in both home safety and building code compliance. In an emergency, particularly a fire, they provide a safe and accessible way to exit a space when primary exits may be blocked.

Fall is the season we turn inward, and it is the season we most want our spaces to feel warm, calm, and worth staying in. 

As temperatures begin to drop and Canadians spend more time indoors, fall is the ideal season to tackle preventative home maintenance. Preparing your windows and doors before winter arrives can help improve comfort, reduce energy loss, and protect your home's value.

The shape of a window decides how light enters a room, where the eye lands on an exterior, and whether a house reads as intentional or ordinary. It is one of the most underused design levers a Canadian homeowner has.