COMMUNITY FORUM: WINDOWS & DOORS

steel casement windows

Is there any easy replacement for steel casement windows in block walls, with newer engery efficent windows, these are plastered inside and outside?

over 14 years by Jace Ewing

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garage door

Anyone know how to fix garage doors?My garage door was put in a bind because a rake handel was caught in the track and my cables came un-wound and ...

over 14 years by rbrp

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678

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interior doors

I am having difficulty replacing the interior doors in my 35-year old ranch house. I have used the measurements from the old doors (which fit OK) t...

over 14 years by pb

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773

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Pocket doors

I have 3 custom build pocket (sometimes called hidden sliding doors) that are in need of repair. The doors no longer hang level and I haven't fiqu...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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How do I hang a door?

Looking for step-by-step instructions, with illustrations if possible, on hanging a door/door frame (interior). Can anyone help or point me to a w...

over 14 years by DR HOME

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272

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Stripping a stained door

I have a six panel colonial style pine door stained that I wish to strip and refinish.Any recommendations on how to strip it.I heard of using a hea...

over 14 years by Thomas M

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1066

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Interior plexiglas storm windows

Need a source for the magnetic strips attached to edge of plexiglas panels used for insulation on the inside of single glazed windows. I saw Bob ...

over 14 years by George A

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265

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Double Hung two over two cylinder glass window renovation

Need the name of company in boston area which does renovations on old windows (spring balances & tightening up) as seen on "home again". Also any ...

over 14 years by drake

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859

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Christmas lights

What is the best way to hang christmas lights on wooden window trim. I was thinking about either using brass hooks or staples. I am welcoming any s...

over 14 years by oresko

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757

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Double-paned Window Condensation

We have double-paned windows/sliding glass doors that have condensation between the panes. Is this "fixable" or do we need to replace?

over 14 years by DR HOME

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868

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storm windows

What's best type for noise abatementwindows face noisy secondary road~70 feet ThanksDavid K

over 14 years by wrayalan

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321

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Front Door not square

The trim around my front door is seperating from the jam. Any suggestions on repairing this. And is it because the house is settling?

over 14 years by Gail H

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839

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Glass Block Installation

I am looking for "How To Do" info re:installation/replacement of a Glass block window in bathroom...It is 6x6 (6 blocks by 6 blocks)above shower tu...

over 14 years by DanCan

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177

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Glass Cutting

Could you tell me how to cut safty glass the kind that shatters into a million bits when you hit it with a rock.I have a bunch of this glass but i ...

over 14 years by Terrance

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225

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