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  Removing Old or Damaged Window Films

  During the 1980s, window films were superstars, applied to room-side glass surfaces to block ultraviolet rays, to prevent fading and heat gain and to make big-window areas more energy-efficient. But over the years, some window films discolored,...

  • Posted April 29, 2014
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  Second-Story Window Scrubber

  “Leave It To Beaver” first in 1957 with the typical family and two boys always getting in and out of trouble. Do you remember the time June and Ward gave Beaver $20 to buy a professional-type extension washer...

  • Posted April 13, 2014
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  Ridding the Rotted Wood Around Your Windows

  In the remodeling industry, window replacement is big, big business. Damaged or rotted wood sills and frames prompt consumers to consider spending $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 and more in replacement costs. This is because most folks don’t realize that rotted...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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  New Window Sashes Save the Day

  During winter, thoughts turn to holiday visits, window-shopping and time spent with family and friends. But for some, winter isn’t so cheery because they’ll need to spend time at the hardware store. They’ll be buying plastic film, duct tape...

  • Posted March 17, 2014
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• Make a Temporary Storm Window

  A great way to eliminate a bone-chilling window draft is to make your own temporary storm window. It really is easy. All you have to do is tape a sheet of plastic all the way around each opening....

  • Posted March 11, 2014
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  Tubular Skylight

  There is a new source of natural light that’s cheaper to install than windows or skylights and goes in without major structural changes to roofs, ceilings or walls. It can be put into place in two hours or less....

  • Posted March 3, 2014
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  Glass Window Blocks

  Planning a remodeling project? Don’t overlook glass block windows. There are many styles and options from which to choose. There are attractive colors and patterns in plastic and glass — in individual blocks, kits and ready-to- install...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Fixing Damaged Window Screens

  Do your window screens look like they’ve been through a gunfight, and you haven’t got money or time to replace them? Well, don’t despair. To repair holes in aluminum screens, cut a patch slightly larger than the...

  • Posted February 14, 2014
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  How To Repair A Damaged Window Sill

  Recently my daughter visited with her puppy, who promptly gnawed off an area around the corner of two wooden windowsills in the bedroom. How can I repair these without replacing the whole sill? They are wood with...

  • Posted January 24, 2014
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