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Archive for December 28th, 2006Window and Door Screens – Fix ‘em and Forget ‘emNo matter how you decide to repair holes in your screens, the patch will show. If your wife is a fussy homeowner like mine, continue to the next section. The patch, however, can keep out insects. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Window and Door Screens – Clean ‘em UpWrite a number on each window or door frame and write the same number on its screen. Put any screws or bolts in a bag and write the same number on it. This makes it easy to put each clean screen back where it belongs. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Atrium Door Lock Installation – Ferco 528 Multi-Point LockRemove the weather strips from the two panels of the door. They just pull out of their kerfs. Lay these aside. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 The Shape of Windows to ComeYou can’t fit a square peg into a round hole, but you can fit a window covering into a round window. . .or an oval, arched or angled window. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Storm Windows – Replacing or AddingThe advantages of adding storm windows to your home are numerous. The first thing people notice about a home are the windows, and if yours look great, they can increase the beauty and value of your home. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Storm Doors SelectionThere are many storm door companies. Some storm door companies are national like Andersen, Emco, Gerkin and Larsen. Many storm door companies make over 20 models of storm doors. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Storm Door Hardware ReplacementIf you want to change your storm door hardware to something nicer, it may be easier than you think. Many times door and window parts are interchangeable with little or no modifications. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Retrofitting Double-Glazed Windows May Lead to ProbelmsSeveral weeks ago, we answered a question from a man who wanted to know if he could retrofit double-paned window sashes in the window openings of his older home. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Replacing Old Windows Trickier from IndoorsQ: I need to replace some older aluminum windows. Can they only be removed from the outside? I have a two-story house, and I’m not comfortable on a ladder at that height. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Replacing Door Bottoms & SweepsSteel and Fiberglass doors normally use the slide on or snap in type. Benchmark steel doors use a L Shaped bottom. Peachtree are a heavy rubber that is fitted into the bottom of the door. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Out With the Cold, in With the New WindowsIf you’re not relishing the thought of shivering through another winter with your chilly old aluminum windows, installing some new vinyl or upgraded aluminum windows is probably not as difficult as you might imagine, and in many cases is well within the abilities of the do-it-yourselfer. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Off Center Bay WindowQ: We’re renovating our kitchen and dining room, and I’m afraid that we may lose the bay window we love in the process. The dining room is now small, just 10 x 11.5, and the bay window adds a bit of floor space. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Install a Skylight 2 – IntroductionIf you’re considering installing a skylight yourself, be sure to read the following complete project very carefully to learn what’s involved. Penetrating roofing materials and framing the opening below can be difficult and demanding, even for experts. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Install a Skylight 3 – Safety on the RoofIf you’re installing a skylight, you’ll eventually have to get up on the roof. Before you embark on a trip up your ladder, it’s important that you know and observe the following safety precautions. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006 Install a Skylight 4 – Preparing the OpeningsInstalling a skylight in a room that has a finished ceiling with an attic or crawl space above it involves planning both a ceiling opening and a roof opening. On the other hand, you’ll need to lay out only one opening if the area you’re working in has an open beam ceiling. Continue Reading December 28th, 2006
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