Category: Doors & Windows
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How To Diagnose And Prevent Door Frame Rot
A friend of ours is asking for some help concerning their front door frame and rot that has occurred over time due to moisture.As you can see the damage is pretty bad and it penetrates from the outside of the door all the way through to the inside molding. Obviously this door frame and maybe…
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How To Make Better Use Of A Bricked In Garage Window
A friend is asking about a garage window on the side of their home that has been partly bricked in by the previous owner. It seems that previously it was fitted with a double hung window but now there is a pattern of brick that has been placed to offer ventilation and some light. Additionally…
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How To Frame Stud Walls For A Rough Window Opening
If you are building your own home or if you are retrofitting your window openings for new windows it is important that you always follow the manufacture recommendations for door and window openings but in general all rough openings for windows and doors are made two inches wider and two inches taller than the size…
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How To Door Lock And Hinge Maintenance For Squeaky Doors And Sticky Locks
Its that time of year when you are looking for things to do around the house that you might not have time to do when its nice out. One of the things that makes life a little nicer is taking care of your door locks and hinges. When you have a door that squeaks every…
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How To Pick The Right Door Latch Or Bolt For Your Doors
If you are shopping for replacement door knobs or if you are repairing your door locking mechanisms you should know that there are four different types of internal latches that you can purchase. The first one is a Spring Latch and this is the normal type of latch used in your interior doors. They work…