Installing a Pocket Door in a Thin Wall
I plan to install pocket door in walls that are 4 inches thick and want to ensure that the instalation is secure. What kind of studs should I use t...
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11 months by flank
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How can I remove
this flushed remainder of a screw in my screen door. W40 did not help.
12 months by munchkinclif
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answers955
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Exterior door
I want to replace the side door that goes into the garage.....a friend came over, did a quick measurement and told me to pick up a 32" door.....how...
12 months by pandabear6119
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answers398
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Genie Powermax 1500 Garge door opener problem!
Recently after shutting my garage door from the wall unit, it seemed to hit the ground hard when closing and it now will not open. There is power ...
12 months by LarryG
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answers1067
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Garage Door LiftMater Professional 1/3 HP
My garage door remote is not working (probably get spilled juice). The hardwire button works. I purchased a new remote and programmed it. When I...
about 1 year by SF
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answers900
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Garage Door Openers Stopped Working
I have a Sear garage door opener that is about 12 years old. I replaced the batteries in the two openers for the cars. The openers now will not o...
about 1 year by TUHIN007
5
answers930
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saloon doors
Does anyone know where to get custom sized saloon doors? Any of the premade sizes available at local hardware stores like Lowes and Home Depot ...
about 1 year by longbenz
2
answers586
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Hard to slide
We have 14 Semco wood sliding windows - installed 1994 - and they have worked well, however we don't have severe weather to really put them to a te...
over 1 year by DavidDoors
2
answers596
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Liftmaster Security+ keypad won't open door anymore
My Liftmaster Security + keypad has worked well for 7 years. Today it quit opening the door. You can put in the code and it will close the door b...
over 1 year by DavidDoors
1
answers1185
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Cost of installing door
I have a small terrace with a 28" door. It needs to be replaced. A carpenter quoted me $400 to install it. Is this reasonable? I think its way too...
over 1 year by DavidDoors
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answers617
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fixing crooked door
The door to the office in my condo keeps getting stuck when I try to close it fully. I looked at it today and saw that the problem is that it's sit...
over 1 year by cars365
2
answers630
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Leaking Gilkey Slider Windows
In November 2003, we had Gilkey brand slider windows installed in our home. These windows tilt in for easy cleaning. Anytime it rains or sn...
over 1 year by ehilsden
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answers282
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unpainted historic house windows
how do i restore (replace glass/glazing, fill holes, replace rotted wood elements) on historic house windows that are not painted? everything that...
over 1 year by maximus
2
answers263
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Windsor Windows
I live in upstate NY and built my home in 2001. My builder recommended Windsor windows instead of Andersons (which I felt more comfortable with). E...
over 1 year by camaro327
3
answers368
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Question about blinds
I rent an apartment and the blinds in my son's room were there when we moved in. They appear to be unfinished plain wood blinds...we've been here ...
over 1 year by dsmrogers
3
answers1200
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Vertical blinds or panel track blinds
I just moved out of my apartment into my first house. Never had to deal with huge windows before. I asked a few friends of mine- but they're apartm...
over 1 year by dsmrogers
2
answers415
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Vetter Windows
Don't buy Vetter Windows! Worst, worst product and customer service I've ever dealt with. My windows have leaked for over 7 yrs. Had one literally...
over 1 year by bstanway
1
answers752
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M & W windows/junk
I recently put up a house in NY and unfortunately fell for the guy's line selling M & W windows. The leak draft like a widow screen and the word i...
almost 2 years by j49
4
answers1065
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Pocket door off track
My children pulled a pocket door off the track and I having trouble putting it back on. Is there an easy way to do it?
almost 2 years by rasskizge
2
answers1322
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Silentite window sash removal
I have Curtis Silentite double hung windows that are so heavily painted they need to be completely striped and repainted. However, I have been unab...
almost 2 years by rasskizge
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answers1031
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