--- title: Windows & Doors Advice & Guides | SM Windows & Doors York | SM Windows & Doors (2) description: Expert advice on windows, doors, glazing and home improvements from SM Windows & Doors, York. Costs, buying guides, repairs, regulations and design inspiration. 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[SM Windows & Doors Oct 20, 2026, 10:30:00 AM](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/author/sm-windows-doors) [Costs & Buying](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/tag/costs-buying) 3 Min Read ### [How to Choose a Window and Door Installer](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/sm-windows-doors-blog/how-to-choose-a-window-and-door-installer) New windows and doors are a big spend, and the installer matters just as much as the products. A brilliant ... [SM Windows & Doors Oct 19, 2026, 3:30:00 PM](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/author/sm-windows-doors) [Design & Inspiration](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/tag/design-inspiration) 3 Min Read ### [How to Choose Windows That Suit Your Home's Style](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/sm-windows-doors-blog/how-to-choose-windows-that-suit-your-homes-style) New windows can lift the whole look of a house, but only if they suit the property. The wrong style, colour ... [SM Windows & Doors Oct 19, 2026, 10:30:00 AM](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/author/sm-windows-doors) [Windows](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/tag/windows) 3 Min Read ### [How to Choose Heritage Aluminium Windows](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/sm-windows-doors-blog/how-to-choose-heritage-aluminium-windows) Heritage aluminium windows give you the slim, elegant look of old steel-framed windows with none of the rust ... [SM Windows & Doors Oct 16, 2026, 3:30:00 PM](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/author/sm-windows-doors) [Design & Inspiration](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/tag/design-inspiration) 3 Min Read ### [How to Choose Grey uPVC Windows for Your Home](https://smwindowsanddoors.co.uk/blog/sm-windows-doors-blog/how-to-choose-grey-upvc-windows-for-your-home) Grey has quietly become the most popular colour for new windows, and it is easy to see why. It looks smart on ... 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