Exterior storm windows
My house was built in 1965, and I am looking for exterior storm windows to be inserted in the grove with a spring to hold them in. The windows are built so close...
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Hurricane windows new construction
We are building new home in Lakeland fl I am confused whether need impact hurricane windows my contractor says do not need them. We are not required to have them ...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020577
Looking for "window fixer"
I have seen a product called Window Fixer Channels made by Quaker, but can not find them now. My local Ace Hardware used to carry these products. They are meta...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020546
Advice Request - Nail in between side lites on entry door
Hi all, Was wanting to seek some advice. We had an entry door installed (ordered through Home Depot so installed by a contractor and the manufacturer was Feath...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020513
Re mastercraft doors
I have using mastercraft doors since 1988. I have never experienced a problem that could not be understood after analyzing the installer. All door systems come wi...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020504
The difference between strength and durability
I need to change the windows of my house. I would need your professional opinion regarding the quality of the windows., Anlin windows versus Melgard windows.
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020484
Pozzi/Jeld-Wen Windows
Have Pozzi windows installed throughout house and 80% have failed. In internet searches, I've found this to be a common occurrance. Has anyone filed a class-act...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020425
old wood windows
how to fix old double hung windows with stained glass
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020376
Replacement sliders
what should I expect to pay for hurricane impact sliders? We have 4 and 1 window in the back of our house. We were quoted $62k
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020328
ANLIN WINDOWS - BE WARNED!
Unfortunately I don't believe I can add images to this review. If I could words would not be necessary. We replaced all of our windows with Anlin Windows several ...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020283
Blinds for windows
Hello, I couldn't find any right topic so decided to create my own. After a long year of home reworks, I can finally move in and now there are a few unsolved prob...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by Ratsas
Reversing the threshold on an exterior door
I have to replace my front door with 2 sidelights and found one locally. I bought it and realized the threshold is wrong. The door is set up to open inward and ...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by nikosmallios
Prehung Entry Door Swings Wrong way. Can this be fixed/change and what's ball park cost?
Hi All - My husband recently ordered a pre-hung custom door and unfortunately made the wrong selection regarding hinges. Instead of the door swing inward (wi...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020156
Window sash rotting
I have a bow window with 5 panels (sashes). I have replaced them in the past due to rotting wood. They unscrew easily. I need to replace some of them again but t...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020076
andersen cranks
bought a new replacement crank complete part. it worked for a month and now when i go to close it the shaft reverses out. anyway to fix it?
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020073
Instructions for assembling the Thinking Outside Cottage Playhouse
We have inherited a Thinking Outside Cottage playhouse but do not have the instructions for assembling/disassembling it. We also need two front upper story window...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV020012
Need replacement storms for Kolbe double hungs Does anyone know a source?
have 40 year old Kolbe double hungs. Only problem is the bottom of the wood framed aluminum clads on the storms rots. I had replaced six last year, thru Kolbe w...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by spidersmouse
Pocket Doors - track on floor
Morning, Farmhouse Victorian from 1850's here. Decided to strip and restore my big pocket doors rather than hanging them. Each door has two wheels on the bottom. ...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV019955
removing dried paint from inside of low-e window
We have new Harvey double hung windows with low-e coating on the inside (?). There's one place where there are quite a few white paint specks, and I obviously don...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by BV019952
How to fix this walkout door? Water leak
We bought this 25 yr old house a month ago knowing there were issues with the walkout door from the kitchen to the deck - old seals, water leaks, etc. and it look...
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answersupdated over 1 year ago by dwendt
