Local Couple Transforms Porch into Four-Season Retreat with Help from Hometown Window and Door Company
Photographer / Robert Jones
When Carol Ryan moved to Noblesville in 1976, the town was a quieter place — but full of the charm that still makes it feel like home today. She and her husband, Tom, became known business owners in the community. Tom started a construction business, The Ryan Company, and built several commercial buildings in the area. Carol, meanwhile, became a beloved figure on the Square as the original owner of The Linden Tree, a gift shop that became a local staple for nearly 25 years.
“We loved being part of the community,” Carol says. “But eventually, Tom — being a golfer — wanted to spend more time in Florida. And you can’t do that during Christmas when you’re in retail.”
So the couple made the leap to Florida full time, enjoying visits from their five children and 13 grandchildren, and soaking up the sun during their retirement years. But after nearly eight years as full-time Florida residents, the couple felt the call to return home to Noblesville for good.
That return brought them to their current home near Harbour Trees Golf Club. Back in the town they helped shape, the Ryans decided it was time to update their house to better suit their needs. One space in particular — the screened-in porch — held a lot of potential.
“We’ve always enjoyed sitting outside,” Carol says. “But as we got older, we wanted to be able to enjoy that space year-round. So we decided to enclose the porch and make it a four-season room.”
That’s where Hometown Window and Doors of Noblesville came in. Locally owned and operated, Hometown Window and Door Company is entirely owned and staffed by people who live and work in the Indianapolis area. They take pride in offering exceptional work in their own community, knowing their professionalism directly impacts their personal lives.
The Ryans have known Darren Peck, the owner, for years. Their children grew up with Darren and his wife, Monica, attending school and spending time together in the Harbour Trees neighborhood.
“Darren has such a good reputation — honest and dependable. We felt very comfortable working with him,” Carol explains.
From the very first meeting, she says, the experience was seamless.
“Darren came out to the house first to look at the porch and talk through what we had in mind,” she says. “We had already priced a few other places, but Hometown’s quote was very fair — and they offered a better quality product with the Andersen windows.”
Hometown is a full-service Andersen dealership, carrying all products from Andersen Windows & Doors. Every customer receives experienced, in-home help with choosing the right doors and windows for their home. All customers have the office number, as well as the personal cell number of their design consultant.
After visiting the Ryans’ home, Darren brought in a project specialist to take detailed measurements and brainstorm a few custom touches. An important request was a pet door for their elderly dog.
“They were great about everything,” Carol says. “Listened to what we wanted, made helpful suggestions, and made sure we felt comfortable with the plan.”
The project officially began in June, and within four to five weeks, it was complete.
“It didn’t take long at all,” she says. “Especially when you hear horror stories from people about contractors. The crew was terrific — very professional, stayed on schedule, kept us informed, and did excellent work. It was really first-class.”
Once the finishing touches were complete, Hometown’s installation crews — each with years of experience — ensured everything was done to the highest standard. Even seasoned installers receive training on the correct method for each type of door and window.
Now, their former screened-in porch has become a bright, cozy four-season room — one where they can sit and enjoy the outdoors no matter what Indiana weather brings.
“I love it out there,” Carol says. “We like to sit in this room a lot, and now that it’s enclosed, we can enjoy it in the winter and still look out and feel like we’re outside.”
Her praise doesn’t end with the project. She’s quick to recommend Hometown Window and Doors to friends and neighbors, especially those who want a worry-free, high-quality experience.
“Tom and I both would very highly recommend them,” she says. “In fact, my son, Mike Maloy, also used them for window replacement and was just as happy with the results.”
For the Noblesville couple, the experience was more than just a home improvement — it was part of settling back into a town that holds so many memories. They raised their kids here, worked here, and came back here — Noblesville is part of who they are. And now, thanks to the team at Hometown, they have a home that feels just right for the next chapter.
With their craftsmanship and hometown service, you can’t go wrong when hiring Hometown Window and Door Company. If you’re looking for window and door replacements from a local company in the Indianapolis area, request a free quote now or contact them at 317-659-6293. Hometown serves customers throughout the Indianapolis area, including Avon, Zionsville, Westfield, Fishers, and Carmel.
