People of Quality and Businesses You Can Trust

In the past few years, I've become aquainted with some quality people and businesses. It is my pleasure to recommend them to you. I can personally vouch for their products, services and character. Feel free to call these professionals and mention my recommendation. You can also find out more by clicking the ad.

CLARITY WINDOWS Replacement Windows, Doors and Siding

Chris Pollard and Jack Coco are the founders and owners of Clarity Windows, a homegrown North Texas sucess story. Jack and Chris have decades of experience selling and installing windows, doors and siding products of all different manufacturers for several national companies.

Over the years, they learned which companies made the highest quality products that held up best to the extremes of North Texas weather. And more important, they learned that some of the highest-priced national brands spent more advertising and promoting their brands than they did actually making them. In some cases, up to 65 cents of every dollar you spend on new windows goes to marketing, promotion and commissions. Clarity Windows was founded to bring you the best values in windows, doors and siding without making you pay a premium for their advertising.

One brand stands out in terms of quality and features for the money. Clarity is the largest North Texas representative of American-made Alside Windows, the brand that we've had on our home for several years now.

Alside has heavy insulated vinyl frames treated to withstand U-V radiation that can cause other frames to fade and crack over time. The windows and sashes fit tightly but move easily and tip in for cleaning. You can lock Alside windows either open or closed for security. The glass is thicker, smoother and easier to clean. It's also coated to reflect heat away from your home in the summer and into your home in winter. The extra-wide space between panes is filled with argon gas and has a seal that's guaranteed for life.

I can tell you from personal experience that, with Alside Windows from Clarity, your home will be cleaner and quieter. Without a doubt, installing new windows is the single best improvement we have made to our home. I only wish we'd done it years ago.

And now, Clarity is the exclusive representative for the triple-pane Marquis Series window from Alside, the next generation of comfort, energy-efficiency and value. Here's the bottom line. You're going to pay the cost of new windows one way or another over time. Either you'll have the windows and all the benefits and the extra value they add to your home, or you'll end up paying the difference to the power companies. You might as well enjoy the windows!

When you're ready to improve the value, security, comfort and energy-efficiency of your home, there's no better company to trust than Clarity Windows. They're local people who understand North Texas home construction from the ground up. They custom-measure each opening twice to make sure of a precise fit. They can usually have your windows custom-made in about two weeks. And they respect your home and your privacy. If you are looking for specialized products from Andersen Windows and Therma-Tru Patio Doors, Clarity can deliver virtually anything you can dream.

Don't waste your money on expensive national advertising with a big company that treats you like a number. You can trust the people of Clarity Windows to treat you like family. When you call or click on the ad, be sure to mention that you saw them on BradsWeather.com!

STARK SERVICE COMPANY Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

In February of 2009, they inspected our home. They found all of our ac vents and return airs were unsealed which was the practice 15 years ago when our home was built. They spent 3 days re-engineering and re-installing the vents, making sure each one was as air-tight as possible.

Instantly, there was a noticeable difference in air-flow, a decline in the amount of dust and an improvement in the way our home smelled. We had been smelling the dust and untreated wood rafters of the attic for years. With our vents sealed, all we smelled was clean, filtered air.

Later, Stark recommended replacing our two existing units with a single unit. We had one four-ton unit and a three-ton unit. Stark felt a 5.5 ton unit would be sufficient with our more efficient air-delivery system. We reluctantly went along and couldn't be more pleased with the results.

Comparing the previous summer of 2008 with the old equipment to the summer of 2009 with the new equipment, our electrical usage dropped 26%. Our highest electric bill in July was $288 for a 2900 square-foot home.

Stark technicians knew what to do because they sealed all the vents throughout the entire house to find the leaks. They carefully measured and surved the home, its exposure, windows and doors to calculate (not guess) the amount of cooling and heating capacity we really needed. They could have sold us more than we needed but didn't.

Their work crews showed up generally on-time, clean and ready to work. They always wore shoe protection and were careful to clean up after themselves. They treated not only us, but our home and privacy with respect. I'm sure no company is perfect and that all make mistakes, but we would recommend Stark to anyone.

Remember, most any company can sell most any equipment made. And all the major brands are so regulated and standardized that there's not much difference between them. It's the installation that makes all the difference. A poor installation will lose as much money as the new more-efficient equipment is designed to save.

When you call or click on the ad, please tell Stark Air that you saw them on BradsWeather.com!

Dr. Deeann Bennett, DDS., A dental visit you'll want to repeat.

From scheduling to reception to examination, cleaning and check-out, everyone is warm, friendly, helpful and thoroughly professional.

Dr. Bennett holds advanced credentials in cosmetic and sedation-dentistry. Her state-of-the-art office is light, airy and spacious. She also has a fantastic waiting room and indoor playground for kids and families.

And as someone who neglected their dental care for many years, I can tell you that no one lectured or scolded me. They were extremely understanding and positive. In fact, when they found out I came in on my birthday to have a crown finished, they sent me a very nice birthday card that everyone in the office signed. I'd drive halfway across town to find a quality dentist like that. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

If you'd like that kind of treatment, please contact Dr. Bennett's office. You'll find out how pleasant an experience it can be. Believe me, if you visit Dr. Bennett's office and meet Liz, Becky, Holly and Rosemary, you'll want to schedule a return visit soon.

Dr. Bennett has a busy practice but still has some openings for new patients. Don't waste your precious health benefits. Make the most of them with regular cleanings and dental care. And again, I guarantee you'll look forward to your next appointment.

Please phone or click on the ad for more information. And if you do decide to call, please tell the office that you saw Dr. Bennett on BradsWeather.com!