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Sealing Air and Moisture Leaks
Air leaks between your home's interior and the outdoors can be a constant drain of energy and money. The air leakage in a ... |
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Simpson Door Factory Tour
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Sliding Door Security
Sliding patio doors can often be the weak link in an otherwise secure house. Be sure to use security bars for added protection ... |
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Spring Screens
Spring is the perfect time to inspect door and window screens for tears. You can often repair small tears using a kit from ... |
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Sticking Hinge
Treat a sticking hinge by rubbing pencil lead along the spine. Alternatively, smear a little light oil along the hinge with a ... |
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Sticky Doors & Windows
To keep freshly painted doors and windows from sticking, be sure to leave them opened until the paint has time to completely ... |
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Sticky Locks
To loosen a sticking lock, put a little oil on the key. Put the key in the lock, and give it a few turns to loosen the hardware. |
 
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Storm-Ready Building Features
Bob talks with Leslie Chapman-Henderson from FLASH about the storm-resistant features of the Punta Gorda house. The home is ... |
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Storm-Ready Windows and Doors
Doors and windows are vulnerable components of your homes protective shell or envelope because they are easily penetrated by ... |
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Therma-Tru
Steve Easley is joined by Therma-Tru's Terry Seamon to discuss the energy efficient fiberglass doors that will be used in the ... |
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Tour of Simpson Door Manufacturing Factory
Bob goes to McCleary, WA where Jim Fielder takes him on a tour of the Simpson door manufacturing plant. |
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Tour of the Completed Greenhouse
The greenhouse addition is completed; Bob and Ryley tour the spectacular finished space. In addition to the greenhouse, a ... |
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Trimming French Patio Doors and the Windows
Bob meets with Mark McCullough to finish off trimming out a set of French pation doors. Mark explains the proceedure for ... |
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Weather Stripping
Weather stripping can seal leaks around movable joints, such as windows or doors. You need to choose a type of weather ... |
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Weatherproof Doorframes
Bob Vila is joined by Rick Hagel of BMS Framesaver to preview the unique doorframes that will be installed in the EnergyWise ... |
