Window & Door Repair

Removing a window from a stucco wall can be a challenging and time-consuming process for those unfamiliar with making their own home improvements. Removing windows held in place beneath the stucco...

Replacing a fireplace surround, or mantel, can be tricky. Follow these tips for successful replacement of the decorative wood surrounding a fireplace.

Replacing the torsion springs on a garage door is a very dangerous process best left to professional installers. Many vendors of torsion springs won't even sell direct to the public, only to...

This article will show you how to fix older windows that have more problems than just broken sash cords. It will help you complete the job and make the windows look as good as new.

With the advent of the open floor plan, kitchen doors have become a rarity. However, many homeowners appreciate kitchen doors for their ability to obscure a sink full of dirty dishes and potent...

A leaking window can create a mess, cause structural damage and lead to mold formation. The best solution is to fix the leak as soon as it appears. This usually involves taking the window out and...

Today's windows are relatively straightforward to operate. When you want them to go up, you raise them, and to go down you push them down; and they stay in whatever position you put them in....

Mortise locks are not as common as standard cylindrical locks, but they can have distinct advantages over their more conventional counterparts. Mortise locks are often sturdier locks that offer...

Laminated glass usually has two or more outer pieces of glass bonded together through high heat and pressure, with one or more layers of plastic in-between. Laminated glass looks like normal...

Installing a sliding glass door can add more light to your room as well as give the impression of bringing the outside into your home. Here we will discuss installing a sliding glass door jamb.

Perhaps you have had to replace a door or the trim and molding around the door, and you are having some difficulty making it fit. This eHow can give you some helpful tips that will aid you in this...

Garage doors are convenient devices that allow us to pull our vehicle into the safety of an enclosed structure. Being able to open the door remotely saves the driver from having to get soaked...

Barn doors experience a lot of wear and tear. When it's time to replace them, you either can build new doors yourself or purchase ready-made. Each door mounting kit is slightly different, so be...

You love the windows on your house, but one day you notice they're no longer in top shape and it's time to replace them. Before paying a contractor, consider installing them yourself. It's easy if...

Self-storing storm/screen windows will give you years of useful service with minimal maintenance, keeping your home insulated in cold weather and breezy when it's hot. The few repairs you may need...

A broken sash cord makes a single- or double-hung window very difficult to open. Propping the window open creates a household hazard, especially for curious young children. Generally you're best...

If your double-hung windows are too loose, they may rattle in the wind, admit street noise and leak large volumes of air, causing drafts and wasting your precious energy dollars. Too tight, and...