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It’s easy to repair a broken window pane if you use the right materials. The trick is to be careful while working with broken glass. It’s easy to get cut on the broken shards of glass in a door or...
Nothing is quite as jarring as a storm door slam. Who hasn't been irritated by a storm door closing too slow? These problems generally have a common source: a broken storm door closer. Before you...
Garage door repair people need space, cleanliness, lighting, and the absence of distractions. You need a safe, honest, timely, well-priced repair. Get a win-win with some preparation beforehand.
When mini blinds get chipped or broken, your first instinct may be to throw them away and purchase new blinds. Mini blinds are actually fairly simple to repair, and you can save yourself a little...
I am firmly convinced that the main difference between an amateur and a professional is that a professional will recognize and fix mistakes. An amateur may not even know they've made a mistake and...
The Gemini Girl was the first design that I ever built. I built a second copy of it after the first was damaged in a house fire. I spent 2 or 3 months building a custom oak frame in college. So it...
Replacement of window sashes may be necessary if the vinyl frame of the sash is damaged or if the glass is broken. You may also find that you have a seal problem with the sash that allows...
Summertime is when mosquitoes, flies, and spiders are most prolific. It's also the time of year when these bugs will try to enter your home uninvited. Bugs seem to have a sixth sense when it...
It only takes a pebble to crack a piece of glass. A crack in glass will continue to spread like a spider web until it destroys your entire piece of glass. You may be able to delay repairing a...
Do you have a door that will not stay in a fully open position. If you do, I have a simple method of door repair that will eliminate the problem once and for all.
You will know you have a failed window seal when your window is cloudy. Although it is not a serious problem, it is unsightly. This type of window is double paned or triple paned and sealed to...
It's a sunny day and as you look through your window, you notice there is a crack in the glass. Though the crack may not be damaging to the structure and the function of the window, you may be...
How to Apply Spackle & Caulk to Repair a Door
A painting expert shows you how to apply spackle and caulk to repair a door in this free video on updating old doors.
Picking the Right Size Spline to Repair a Screen Door
Learn how to determine Spline Size for Sliding Screen Door in this free home maintenance video from our expert handyman and home repair expert.
Sliding Screen Door Repair
Watch Intro to Repairing Sliding Screen Door in this free home maintenance video from our expert handyman and home repair expert.
Many people enjoy using blinds as a means of controlling the amount of light in a space, as well as adding another layer of privacy to a room. Like any type of home implement, blinds may...
Here is a tip for a homeowner to repair a door that was damaged due to a mistake or a neglegent tenant
Repairing or replacing a wooden door threshold can have both aesthetic and practical benefits. If a threshold is allowing water to leak into the house, you will definitely need to repair it. Even...
Every house has at least one door that sticks. Some doors take more work than others to repair, but you can easily repair most sticky doors. All it takes is some basic knowledge and a little bit...
A jalousie window, or crank window, has the benefit of relatively few moving parts. Repairing a window of this kind only takes a bit of mechanical ability, a resource for replacement parts and a...
Maintaining the windows in your home is relatively painless and can save you money on heating, cooling and repair work later on.
Sometimes it can be less expensive and take less time to repair a slightly damaged window screen than to start from scratch with a new one. Here are some quick steps for getting the job done.