Windows

If you want to stop cold drafts and lower your winter heating bill, sealing your windows with shrink film is a perfect option. Shrink film is easily removable when summertime rolls around, making...

One of the best and most economical ways to instantly transform any room in your home is to add a skylight or two. A skylight can bring sunbeams dancing into a dark and dreary kitchen, giving an...

Windows and doors are the primary places where heat escapes your home in the winter and where cool air escapes in the summer. Energy efficient windows and doors can save you over $400 per year...

Measuring for custom made blinds is an exacting process that requires you to take careful, precise measurements. Though it's not difficult, you still need to go slow and make sure that your...

Often times you would like a room or enclosure to be slightly darker and protected from the sun. Colored/tinted window film can be installed to block light.

Whenever I write an article, it's usually tailored to the do it yourself homeowner to help them save some money on the high cost of labor these days. This article is for the "not so...

How to go through the process of home window replacement

With so many homeowners in the market for more energy efficient windows and doors for their home, I thought I would use this week's article to cover the more common terms used to describe a...

I will try and explain how to fix a rotted window sill.

Measuring for encased replacement windows. As simple as it gets to accurately measure encasement's for windows.

Selecting replacement windows for your home can be exhausting if you don't know what you are doing and what to look for in a replacement window. Everyone is looking for energy efficient today. ...

Plantation shutters are a hot decorating trend. The large, movable louvers are both functional and fashionable and lend a traditional feel to any home. Customarily made from a number of different...

All glass-paned windows gain and lose heat by conduction, convection and air seepage. The less conductive the window material, the greater the ability to impede these heat transfers from...

Decide on a good location and size for your egress window by analyzing which wall offers the most natural light and how the window blends best into the exterior aesthetics of your house. Also take...

Double-hung windows get their name from the fact they they have two individual panes of glass that can be operated. These two windows are called sashes, and they are set up one in front of the...

While ordinary clear glass has traditionally been the main type of glass for windows, numerous other options are available depending on the features desired. These features include better energy...

Vinyl coverings used to be the "cheap" alternatives to aluminum in siding, windows and doors--no more. Modern PVC and polycarbonates are stronger, insulate better and cost less than aluminum...

Start by measuring the existing window space. Then go shopping for a window kit. If you select a window that is bigger than the existing space, you can widen the window space--although this is a...

One big change a homeowner can do to update the look of a home is to change out the existing windows to newer, more energy-efficient windows. The existing windows can be replaced with many...

The first step in making a window frame is to cut boards to a rough size. Measure the window itself from the inside of the window opening to get dimensions for the outside of the frame. Then...

Whether you've decided to change the style of your windows, replace old windows or get more efficient "lights," replacing windows can be a complex task, fraught with unpleasant surprises and...

Replacement windows are made to fit the specific window openings in your home, so you need to correctly measure those openings to ensure the best fit. You will need to measure every opening that...

Whether you live in a drafty old Victorian "gem" or a "mid-century ranch," the time may have come to consider replacement windows for your home. Years of rain, wind and hot sun causes...

Replacement windows are installed in your original window frames. They are built to fit the exact openings, or nearly exact openings, with a little modification. In older buildings, the...

Make a shelf for above your windows and make your home glamorous.

Drafty old sashes, inefficient aluminum frames, rusty iron casements or just a need to update---all are reasons to consider replacement windows. With the cost of heating and the improvements in...

Replacing your own windows is a cost-saving project for a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer. It's critical that the replacement windows you buy will fit in the existing space, so measure...

Trimming out your window will provide a touch of elegance to your rooms. Doing this will also provide depth and draw attention to the window. Doing this project isn't difficult when following...

Installing shutters to your house can add great curb appeal. Here are a few tips on how to make wood shutters.

Windows have come a long way in terms of technology and heat resistance. Most home windows these days are double- or triple-paned. This means that two or three sheets of glass are placed in...

A variety of window treatments are available today. Each type has a different way of measurement and installation. The most common type is a window curtain or drapery, which comes in...

Replacing or rebuilding windows is a popular project and there are plenty of energy-efficient windows on the market. Some come with trim but most are sash and jamb units ready for installation in...

A basement can be a dark and dingy place. Sometimes, all it needs to make it a usable space is a window or two. Quality basement windows can give you light, air circulation and can increase the...

Glazing compound is sticky, requires warming and kneading prior to being used. As a novice, it didn’t take long before it was in many unintended places. I had several windows to re-glaze and...

A window will receive both trim for the inside and outside of the opening. Although at times the wood stock may be the same for the both the interior and exterior sides of the window, the...

Safety glass is used every day in common items. It is so commonplace that we do not even think about it anymore. It keeps us safe in many ways and even saves lives. Because glass itself is a...

Choose or create a suitable design. Shutters were invented to keep wind, rain and sun out of window openings before window screening or even glazing became commonplace. To look "right," even...

Outdoor shutters put a finishing touch on a home. They can be installed on any surface including brick and come in sizes to fit any size door or windo. With more than 50 colors available from som...

Prior to glass block installation, it was necessary to take the correct measurements in order to make sure that you make the right size of opening on a wall, as well as order the correct size of...

Glass block windows are an architectural feature used in homes and businesses. Made up of 8-by-8 inch blocks, they are designed to fit within a typical masonry wall. They can be used on the...

You will learn how to make and hang a simple roman blind. I will have suggestions for modification if you do not have access to a sewing machine and want to make an unlined shade that requires...

Do you see more bugs inside your home than outside lately? It could be that your window frames and screens need replacing. In a matter of minutes and for a few pennies you can replace your...

Dormers are rooftop windows that have a roof themselves. One of the most easily identified architectural constructions, the versatile openings are often used to enhance the attractiveness of...

One of the best investments you can make in a home's energy efficiency is double paned windows. Energy loss from windows contributes about 25 percent to your annual heating and cooling bill....

Unlike solar screens and window tinting which are applied to the exterior of the home, decorative window film is applied to interior window panes. Depending on your intended use, the film can be...

Glass block windows allow light to filter into a room while providing an element of privacy. Because the blocks feature an air cavity in the middle of a cubical shape, a glass block window creates...

Windows work by creating a space in a wall that allows light to enter in the room or the ability to see into another area. There are many types of windows for various spaces and preferences. The...

To understand how an aluminum storm screen/window works, you must first understand the basic design. This particular type of window is specially designed to be mounted in between the regular...

Windows allow us to see the world outside, while enabling us to enjoy the benefits of interior climate control. But, if the window channeling is ill fitting, has deteriorated, or has been...

Behind the door panel of a car, window channels work to guide glass up and down the track in the window. Usually, channels and window tracks are a single unit. A window channel may fit in a window...