Your Leaking Skylight
Skylights can bring natural light into a home and make a room feel larger and brighter. However, when a skylight starts leaking, it can create a serious problem. Water can damage the roof, insulation, ceilings, walls, and even the framing around the skylight. Understanding why skylights leak and how they are replaced can help prevent […]
Old School Weatherstripping
One of my favorite types of weatherstripping is also one of the oldest. It is the traditional metal interlocking weatherstripping that was commonly used on older homes. If you have ever looked closely at an old wood entry door and noticed metal strips running around the edge of the door and the jamb, you may […]
Nubs
In the 1980s & 1990s there was a certain type of window (whose manufacturers shall remain nameless) that was being installed in many homes which had a peculiar feature associated with it. While the window overall was of sound quality (often with cladding on the exterior and wooden interiors), there was a part of these […]
Jalousie Windows
One of the reactions that I never seem to lose is my eyes opening wide upon first seeing jalousie windows on a porch at someone’s home. Literally, I think every time I have ever looked at one of these window setups, I have just shook my head, as to me they have always come across […]
Why Do Windows Have Weepholes?
Have you ever seen the holes on your window, right where your window sill edge meets the portion of your window closest to the exterior and wondered what they were and what they are used for? Those are weepholes and they serve a variety of purposes! Windows have weepholes for several important reasons. Weepholes are […]
What Is The Best Treatment For Old Rusty Foundation Windows?
Over the years I have noticed that old, rusty foundation windows are often overlooked in the maintenance processes on people’s homes. This may seem like a little detail but can add to a home looking worn out and neglected. Not only that, but if these rusted foundation windows ever corrode to the ‘point of no […]
Transom Windows
There are certain features of homes that are just as pleasant, attractive, and useful today as when they were first introduced into home construction years ago. I strongly feel that ‘Transom Windows’ fall into this category. A transom window is a window – typically rectangular or semi-circular – that is designed to sit directly above […]
Replacing Cracked Glass On A Vinyl Window
Certain things that we come across in life can lead to a feeling of our heart dropping into our stomach. These are usually related to a situation which we intrinsically believe that we have no control over. This could be something super serious such as harm coming to someone we care about or it could […]
What Are The Advantages Of A Slider Window And How Do You Properly Install One?
Slider windows – also known as sliding windows or gliding windows – offer several advantages that make them a popular choice for many homeowners. Here are some of the reasons why: Ease of Operation: Slider windows are easy to open and close. They operate on a horizontal sliding track, allowing you to simply slide one […]
How to Make Older Windows Easier to Open & Close
Old windows can be difficult to open and close, especially if they have not been maintained over the years as well as they perhaps could have been. One way to make sure they function as best as possible is by using beeswax. Beeswax is a natural, non-toxic substance that can be used to lubricate and […]
