Archive for December 22nd, 2006
One downfall of standard skylights is that they do great at illuminating otherwise dark interior spaces, but there is no way to ‘”turn them off.” Hanging window blinds over skylights is clumsy, at best.
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The most common window used in home construction, the double-hung window is also the most difficult to seal with its two sliding sashes. Newer windows have built-in weatherstripping that creates an excellent seal; older windows often need attention, however.
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All operable windows come equipped with hardware, the mechanisms used for opening and closing the sash, the latches, and so forth. Here is a closer look at the key types of hardware.
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What with soaring energy and fuel costs, energy efficiency in your home is more important today than ever before.
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Poorly designed doors and windows can seriously compromise your home security. Here is what you can do about it.
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If you have a two story house, and you are going to replace the windows on both the first and second floor, there are little tricks that you can use to make the upper floor job a bit safer and easier.
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Tinted windows of vehicles are, for some people, the best way to go. However, there is more to tinted windows than what meets the eye. When windows are tinted, they also offer protection from the harmful rays of the sun.
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Dollhouse windows and doors come in all sizes. When building from plans or when modifying a kit, keep in mind that there is no standard size for these parts.
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In previous articles, I explained to you how to determine whether your windows are candidates for vinyl replacement style frames or retrofit style frames.
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If your bedroom or bathroom faces the street or a nearby neighbor, issues of privacy and light control, plays a very important part in addressing your wellbeing and piece of mine.
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The cost of heating and cooling our homes is rising on a regular basis, and there is no relief in the foreseeable future. With this in mind, homeowners are continuously looking for ways to optimize the energy efficiency of their homes.
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Perhaps no other element shapes a rooms personality more than the right window. Whether you want classic luxury for a showpiece living room or attractive practicality for the laundry room, look for the style, look and feel for what it takes to suit your style and budget.
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Now that youre ready to order your new vinyl replacement windows, we need to talk about the different frame style options available. In most of the country your choices are limited to either new construction or replacement frames.
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The windows of the brain have the keys to allow you to unlock the doors to finding your inner peace. People of all lifestyles wander about the earth wondering how they can obtain inner peace.
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When painting woodwork, start at the top of the room and work down: ceiling molding, doors, windows, chair-rail moldings, then baseboards, save wear and tear on your knees when painting baseboards by wearing knee pads or by kneeling on a cushion.
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