General Home Repair

Many homes have a door that features a glass element---it may be a porch door or a front door with a window. Because the glass is constantly exposed to the elements as well as the wear and tear of...

The Detailer's Grip Dremel attachment is perfect for etching intricate designs into glass surfaces. Use a diamond point bit, Tungsten carbide cutters or silicone carbide stones to etch into glass...

A step by step guide to installing a Heavy Frame less Shower Door.

Sodium silicate is essentially a solution of microscopic glass particles dissolved into an aqueous solution. While this may sound dangerous, the compound has many different uses in modern...

Few interior details lend more charm to a country kitchen than cabinet doors with glass inserts. They glow and sparkle with reflected light, let you show off what's in your cabinets, and make it...

If you own an older historical home or business with a glass chandelier then you know how quickly it can get dirty from dust and cobwebs. In this article I will show you how to clean your glass...

Windows are our portal to the outside world, letting in sunlight and providing us a breath of fresh air during the summer time. Windows during the winter can sometimes feel like a detriment if...

Here is a safe way to remove a broken light bulb from its socket without worrying to much about getting cut in the process.

There are basically two types of windows. Single-pane windows have one single piece of glass; double-pane windows, sometimes called insulated glass, have two pieces of glass that are separated by...

To remove paint from painted wood surfaces safely, we have found using a heat gun to be our best choice for us. A heat gun makes the job go smoother, and faster because you can easily remove paint...

Glass cook tops are showing up in everyone's homes these days, however keeping them shiny and clean can be a job itself. Of coarse the best way to keep your cook top clean is to wipe it down after...

Eliminating the drafts coming through your old windows can be challenging. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that caulking and weather stripping will improve the energy efficiency of...

Are you frustrated by the sticky labels that come on glass items? They're not difficult to remove - here's how.

Sliding glass doors are a beautiful addition to a home. They are an easy way to have access to your yard. Just pull the handle to the side and the door is open…sometimes. Sometimes sliding glass...

Many kitchen cupboards have a removable glass that is attached on the inside. If your glass has broken or is simply an old pattern that you desire to change, you can do on a budget.

The look you can get from gluing glass to glass is absolutely astounding. Of course, you may have a practical reason for gluing glass, which would involve gluing glass to metal. Whatever your...

Broken glass in a door is not only unattractive to look at, but it can be dangerous if it falls out when someone uses the door. Fixing broken glass in a door seems more complicated than it is. The...

Getting tape off of walls, windows and mirrors isn't as difficult as you might think, even if the tape has been there for years. The most relieving part about it is that what you need to get it...

While the process of getting epoxy glue off glass is not particularly complicated, it is a bit time consuming and may require a fair amount of patience on your part. You can combine several...

The raw materials for the fiberglass are gathered together. These raw materials include borax, silica sand, limestone, soda ash and other minerals such as feldspar. This often requires that...

Gel stains are known for their depth of color they give wood and the control they give you in the final look of the project. They are one of the messier stains to work with, and accidents often...

Scratches on a glass mirror are annoying and often impossible to get out. But, depending on the scratch, and with a bit of luck, it can be done in some cases.

Bumper stickers left on glass for a long period of time seem to form an impenetrable bond. Attempts at removal are complicated by the fact that glass can be easily scratched. There are, however,...

Fixing a sliding glass door lock is a very quick repair. You can easily find a sliding glass door lock at your local hardware store or home center, and if you remove the broken door lock and...

A single scratch can mar the entire appearance of a mirror. And unfortunately, these scratches can be difficult and expensive to repair. The only sure-fire way to repair a scratch flawlessly is to...

It usually looks more difficult and frightening than it really is, though it's not as simple or safe as removing an unbroken one, don't fret. Use these tips:

Oh no! The dog came bounding into the living room and knocked a picture frame off the end table with her enthusiastic tail. Glass shatters as it hits the hardwood floor and razor-sharp shards are...

A nail gun is useful in installing the top door jams for sliding glass doors. Install top door jams with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

Trim molding for sliding glass doors should be pre-fit before installed. Install trim molding with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

Caulking protects the wood on sliding glass doors. Use primer before caulking doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

Threshold molding can be reused on sliding glass doors if no interior changes are made. Install threshold molding with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and...

When sliding glass doors are replaced, install top door casings first. Install door casings with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

When installing sliding glass doors, a piece of trim is needed to go underneath the soffit. Install soffit trim when replacing sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this...

When installing sliding glass doors, a piece of trim is needed to go underneath the soffit. Install soffit trim when replacing sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this...

Caulking protects the wood on sliding glass doors. Caulk nail holes on doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

When installing sliding glass doors, a piece of trim is needed to go underneath the soffit. Install soffit trim when replacing sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this...

When installing sliding glass doors, a piece of trim is needed to go underneath the soffit. Install soffit trim when replacing sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this...

When installing sliding glass doors, a piece of trim is needed to go underneath the soffit. Install soffit trim when replacing sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this...

Start at the bottom when installing lap siding on a sliding glass door. Install lap siding with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

When installing sliding glass doors, a piece of trim is needed to go underneath the soffit. Install soffit trim when replacing sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this...

When installing sliding glass doors, a piece of trim is needed to go underneath the soffit. Install soffit trim when replacing sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this...

When installing sliding glass doors, a piece of trim is needed to go underneath the soffit. Install soffit trim when replacing sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this...

Hold lap siding up against an old door jam to make sure it will fit for a new sliding glass door. Cut lap siding to fit sliding doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video...

Lap siding can be nailed in place when being installed for sliding glass doors. Install lap siding with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

Scrape off old caulk before installing lap siding on sliding glass doors. Prepare to install lap siding with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

When installing brick molding, use scrap to make sure the height is set correctly. Install brick molding for sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on...

Use a circular saw when cutting brick molding for sliding glass doors. Cut brick molding with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

When installing brick molding, use scrap to make sure the height is set correctly. Install brick molding for sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on...

Make a measurement before installing brick molding on top of a sliding glass door. Install brick molding with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on home repairs and maintenance.

Use the fence to compensate when setting saw blades for miter cutting. Set blades for miter cuts when replacing sliding glass doors with tips from a certified home inspector in this free video on...