Window & Door Repair

Plastic window film is one of many energy-efficient means to help with both keeping a house cool in summer and warmer in winter. Most heat loss occurs around the windows. The air-tight gap,...

One of the best ways to give your house a bright and warm appeal is by constructing a sunroom or a solarium. Sunrooms let you enjoy the view and feel of the outside while you stay indoors. They...

According to the 2007 Buildings Energy Data Book, space heating is the largest single drain on the average household's energy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), energy loss through...

This is not a hot to for those who can afford expensive windows, but if you own an older home or live in a project, and want to seal off those windows to cut your heat bills, and do it at a low...

Want to install a sliding door lock? Many sliding glass doors don't come with locks. Studies show that a burglar is more likely to enter through a sliding door than they are any other door in the...

Storm doors take a beating--yours may have scratches and wear that could easily be touched up with a little paint. In order to accomplish this, you'll want to remove the inside storm door handle...

Keeping car windows unobstructed from adhesives is especially important since they can obscure a driver's view. Follow these directions to remove tape, stickers and other decals from glass windows.

If you are looking for a cost-effective way to reduce your heating bills, consider covering your windows with plastic. Plastic coverings keep hot and cold air from seeping through your windows,...

This is an ehow on how to mount window film quickly. Installing window film can be a very frustrating experience for many do it yourself types. The film tends to cling to itself and bubble easily...

You can buy a stock door and customize the height yourself for FREE!

Insulating windows from the outside can lower your energy bills through the winter months. Outside installation may perform better in certain situations. Small children or cats that enjoy the...

Weatherproofing windows is definitely a chore, but winter is coming and most of us want to save as much as we can on heating costs. That thin layer of plastic is an extra insulating barrier...

Windows surrounded in a natural wood frame can look so beautiful that it makes you wonder who in his right mind ever slapped the first coat of paint over it. In fact, that paint is sometimes...

Windows are one of a home's most expensive components. Windows take quite a beating from exposure to sun, rain and other outside elements, as well as from repeated opening and closing. The...

Drafty windows in a home waste a lot of energy in the winter and summer alike. Old windows let cold air in and heated air out during the cold-weather months. In the warmer months when you're...

The window-replacement guys just left and you have a lovely new view from your house. There's only one problem: The vinyl frames have an abundance of labels stuck to them. You pull off the labels...

Replacing your window screens is important when rips or tears occur. The metal on the edges of your screens may also bend or dent, letting bugs, bees or other insects inside your home. To measure...

Measuring a patio screen door aids in having confidence when replacing it. You can then go to a home improvement store and purchase a brand new one knowing it will fit in the designated space....

Measuring your windows is not a hard task. What you need to measure your window is a metal tape measure - it won’t stretch like a cloth tape and distort measurements, a pencil or pen and something...

Removing windows is generally an easy task, but the job can prove difficult if they are upstairs windows or if they are located in an inaccessible place. Even if the windows aren't broken, tape...

Replacing windows can be challenging. You will need to measure the window before you can change to a new design. You may desire to fix a window that has been broken or cracked. New storm windows...

Closing up the gaps around your windows and doors can save you enormous amounts of money in energy costs. Cutting weather stripping to the appropriate size is the first step in getting your leaks...

When those winter winds are howling, you feel all the cold drafts in your home, and with the high cost of energy you can't afford to lose any heat. You should search your home to find those...

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...