Window & Door Repair

Windows in Georgia aren't really any different than windows in other parts of the United States. If the glass breaks in a one, you are going to have to replace it. If the glass is double-paned or...

Window sashes are glazed to keep cold air out in the winter and to keep cool air from escaping from your home in the summer. The products and tools are available in home remodeling centers so that...

Leaking window seals will cause drafts, moisture build-up and reduce the energy efficiency of your home. Over time, the problem will only get worse. If moisture is allowed to get through, you will...

Glazing points are used for windows, framing and other applications around glass. They are small triangular pieces of metal that secure glass into a frame without damaging, scratching or piercing...

Wooden windows can be beautiful with their mullions and many panes. Unfortunately, with this beauty comes the need for maintenance, including replacing old window glazing. Technically "glazing" is...

Houses are ever-evolving works in progress. There is always something to fix, including torn, frayed, worn-out or just plain missing window screens. A number of screen replacement materials are...

If you live in an old home with wooden windows, you have more than likely experienced those windows sticking from time to time. Paint on the window frame and paint on the window sash can stick...

Numerous things can go wrong with sliding screen doors on your patio or home. The most common problem is when the sliding screen door comes off track. Here's one way to fix this problem. Read on...

Double hung windows provide better insulation than single glass windows and are popular in residential buildings. They look complicated to remove because of their structure, but removal is...

People use window shades to darken rooms and add privacy. For the most part, window shades are easy to buy and hang in the windows. But then there are windows that are not standard sizes. You can...

Maintaining window caulking makes a house more energy efficient, ensures that bugs cannot enter the home and keeps outside elements from entering through the installation gaps that occur between...

Privacy glass tinting or window film provides a curtain between you and the outdoors. It can be purchased as either a dark film or a dark mirrored film. The dark film darkens the window so that...

A panel in a door can be prone to cracking when temperatures and humidity levels fluctuate. Since the panel is typically glued into the door on all four sides, there is no opportunity for the wood...

Nothing is more frustrating than hearing the sound of broken glass. However, whether it was because a ball was thrown through it or a tree branch has crashed into it, you do not need to replace...

Homes built in the earliest decades of the twentieth century have a great deal of charm: high ceilings, wood floors, decorative moldings and other elements that set them apart from modern homes...

Pocket doors slide in and out of a wall, which saves floor and wall space typically required by a standard hinged or swinging door. Though functional, pocket doors can be tricky to repair or...

If your windows are leaking when it rains or letting in drafts, it may be time to put in new putty. Putty, also known as glazing compound, seals the joint between the glass pane and the wood frame...

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...

Whether you are putting in new windows, or simply weatherproofing current ones in your home, you will first have to remove the old caulk. This job is not something anyone looks forward to, but it...

Replacing a glass window pane in old wooden window frames can be done yourself on standard or regular size windows. Hiring a handyman to replace it for you can be costly, but doing it yourself can...

Broken windows are a fact of life and there is relatively little that can be done to prevent them, aside from installing a complicated iron bar system. Even that step is not guaranteed to protect...

A broken glass pane in an old door can be expensive to have fixed...but why not do it yourself? You can do it if you take your time, use the right tools, and pay attention to safety.

Windows that have been painted shut are a real pain, and can seem to be stuck permanently. While getting a window that has been painted shut to open once again isn't exactly the easiest of tasks,...

As part of routine home maintenance, you should wash your windows inside and out. To properly clean the outside of your windows, you will first need to remove the window screens. Some screens are...

If a window on your home breaks during the summer, the heat of the day and bugs sweep through the opening more rapidly than you can fan or swat. In the winter, the cold wind blows in until your...

On wooden garage doors as well as most wooden windows the glass pane is installed with "stop" on both the inside and out side of the pane. The secret to successfully completing this...

Do you have the old type of windows with separate pieces of glass in each pane? You can replace a the glass in one of these panes yourself and save the cost of a repairman. All you need is your...

Acrylic plastic doesn't weigh as much as glass and isn't affected by the sun or salt spray. It has a temperature range of -3 to 160 degrees. There are many different kinds of cutting tools that...

Plugging drafts around a window can help conserve heat and reduce your energy bills as well. Follow these six steps to make your home cozy during the cooler months.

Do you have a problem door that gets difficult to close just before it latches, and springs back open if you let it? Take a look at the stop molding -- the strip that runs around the door on the...