Window pass-through
We are remodeling a kitchen and would like to make a pass-through with granite countertops from the inside to an outside shelf through a 42" window...
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about 13 years by beta
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Window Channel replacement
I have an older home with MANY double hung windows. When a window is broken it ruins the old pully system as a 1929 "enery saving" system has to be...
about 13 years by Red724
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answers451
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Lead in Windows
We have an old house (1915). We would like to remove the lead paint from the sills and windows or replace the windows. Has anyone does this type ...
about 13 years by heinrich
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answers305
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Auto Closing Garage door
I'm looking for a garage door opener that will automatically close if I leave it open more than a minute or so (I keep forgetting to close the door...
about 13 years by COPO
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answers100
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Craftsman Garage Door Opener
My husband is presently installing a Craftsman garage door opener on a Clopay partially insulated door. My question is how does he reinforce the pa...
about 13 years by COPO
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answers491
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Anderson Windows Lifetime Garantee
Is it true Anderson Windows will replace their windows if they're defective. Even after 30 years?
about 13 years by Peter K
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answers1023
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installing new exterior door
I was just wondering if anyone can tell me how I install a new exterior door. I have installed windows and I'm wondering if it is the same idea. ...
about 13 years by MrsD
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answers932
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installing a new sliding glass door...
Back on February 3rd, I posted a question and received no replies. I am going to re-post this in hopes of a reply. My husband and I want to repla...
about 13 years by MrsD
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answers259
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condensation from new skylight!
We recently had a contrctor install a 2'x2' plastic skylight on a south facing roof. Now on cold mornings the condensation drips like a leaky fauce...
about 13 years by Bill Stout
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answers123
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Door & window replacement contract question
Hello everyone,We have a signed contract for door and window replacement. The work was done, for the most part, to our satisfaction. When we rece...
about 13 years by Bill Stout
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answers103
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Source for Entry Door?
I want to replace the enrty door of my house which is 1960's California Modern. All the doors I see seem to be colonial/traditional with panels and...
over 13 years by CarlZ
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answers712
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Pocket Door Kit?
My husband and I are doing some remodeling that is requiring a conversion to a pocket door. Can anybody recommend a good source for a pocket door ...
over 13 years by Judy Roberts
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answers443
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soundproofing windows
just moved recently to a busy street w/ heavy foot and car traffic it's very noisey and being on the 3rd floor does not make a difference. my bedro...
over 13 years by bc
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answers718
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framing windows
our new home has no wood window frames-only the window sill...I'd like to frame the windows with nice wood frames and window sill but I am a beginner.
over 13 years by Wick
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answers354
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steel door
I have new steel french door, but need to put up ventian blinds, how drill through these doors, and with what. I need help fast I do not like my d...
over 13 years by Wick
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answers994
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double-paned windows(again)
I have seen this topic posted several times with no reply. I'm hoping someone has a solution. We recently bought a house with many large double-pan...
over 13 years by Bill Stout
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answers903
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window weather stripping
I need the name of a product and supplier of a weather stripping product for my 90 yr old double hung windows (approximately 50). Such a product w...
over 13 years by Bill Stout
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answers283
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Setting prehung doors
I am installing a prehung french door in an opening between my family room and den. The opening is about 6 inches larger than the prehung assembly...
over 13 years by packy
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answers973
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Old windows with rope pulleys how to fix
We are trying to buy an older house. The inside windows have rope pulleys to slide them up and down. Some of these ropes are broken. How can we fix...
over 13 years by Wick
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answers638
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Hanging a door (big door)
I have a door which is an old garage door, or half of one. It is 44"Wx90"H. What is the best way to install this in a construction setting which wi...
over 13 years by Robbie
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answers279
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