The "dollar bill" trick
I had Milguard classic (with wide internal grids)windows installed in my old house and was happy with them. I believe the cost was about $6500 (win...
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over 9 years by JONINSACTO
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vinyl windows fogging year round
Pretty much ! Look into just replacing the actual pane first not the whole unit !
over 9 years by JONINSACTO
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French Doors
They may do this if they are not plumb and level !
over 9 years by JONINSACTO
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anderson casement windows
I am actually having a hard time opening mine after they have been shut for awhile (few days). It is like the window is sticking to the rubber seal...
over 9 years by JONINSACTO
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Zoned Systems
I have a two story (2200 sq') & I think a 4 ton AC unit. My upstairs would be hot (8-10 degrees warmer than downstairs) & the thermostat is downsta...
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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Dead animal and maggots - What to do?
I recently had a similiar situation only with a squirrel. Probably not as bas a racoon though. My neighbor had the same situation only with a big o...
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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Air Conditioning
You could try adding more ducts, another unit for upstairs, or do what I did with the same problem and add a duel zone damper.
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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Alum clad french style sliders-best brands??
Brick molding/stucco mold is about a dollar a foot. Very easy to put up after the door is installed. I recently installed two Atrium french doors (...
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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ADDING DUCT TO DUEL ZONE HVAC
Basically that is what I am planning on doing HK. I was going to plug the new duct into the old one somewhere right before it goes into the registe...
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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ADDING DUCT TO DUEL ZONE HVAC
I have recently had installed a duel zone split system in my two story house. The upstairs is one zone and downstairs is another. Everything works ...
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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how to reattach hvac duct to room register
Well then.............I guess you are just SOL !!
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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Double paned, mutton bar window
Look closely at the wood trim around the inside of the glass, it should pop out. It is probably being held in with either staples or small nails. l...
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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how to reattach hvac duct to room register
If you can get to the other side of the wall (attic, basement, etc), you can slip the duct over the register flange and either duct tape it or use ...
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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plugged sink
I agree with Ldoyle, if I had to make a guess, I would first look at the roof vents to make sure they are not plugged.
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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French doors
You may also want to check the coodes regarding outswing. I believe that there is supposed to be alanding/step that covers the whole swing of the d...
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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Fireplace Gas Line
Usually a plumber will run or relocate your gas line.
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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fogged window repairs anyone?
The seal is probably bad and it would probably be easier and maybe even cheaper to just replace the panes with new. Good Luck !
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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Vinyl vs Alum clad
I believe that they are both made of wood with either vinyl or aluminum cladding so condensation should not be much of a problem. If their is exces...
almost 10 years by JONINSACTO
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Replacement Windows Sticker Shock
That is very high. I replaced windown in a house a couple of years ago with Millguard dbl hung loe2 and with grids. The cost was about 6000 for abo...
about 10 years by JONINSACTO
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Pella Windows & Doors are they worth the cost??
I am putting in some casement pella windows now. They install real easy however they come unprimed (inside) and are kind of a pain to paint. Lots o...
about 10 years by JONINSACTO
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