Age and weather can affect the condition of a regular framed window. Also, the glazing putty that bonds the glass could become weak or crack, thereby leading to leaks or rotten window frames. With this in mind, you can avoid these problems by reglazing the glass. Apart from replacing broken or old pane, knowing how to…
Usually, people frame windows during the construction of a building. But if you want to renovate the house, you will have to place a new window or one with a different size. Whatever the case, a good frame secures the window and prevents it from leaks and cold air when closed. Does your building have…
Window cornices are can be a highly attractive addition to any internal space, highlighting the windows and turning them into the focal point of the room – all while hiding the blind mechanism or the pole for the curtains. There are innumerable ready-made cornices you can buy, but building your own is a simple and…
Over time, the window screen gets dusty, thus making it look unpleasant to the eye. Also, if you don’t clean this off, this makes it quite impossible for air to flow through into your home in due time. For this reason, you need to know how to clean window screens or carry out a window screen replacement….
Window tint can be a great way to reduce glare and keep your vehicle interior cool when the sun’s out. But bubbles appearing in the film are the bane of any driver. Not only do they look unsightly, but they can also interfere with your visibility. Fortunately, there are ways to get rid of them….
A window sill runs from the inside to the outer part of a sliding window or other types. The inner part is a wood material and is sometimes called a stool. Nowadays, watertight materials with a higher rot resistance now replace the initial wooden sill types. Rot or natural disintegration can affect window sills, causing them…
Standard home windows could last half a lifetime before the thoughts of changing them will spring to mind. However, this might not be the case of a window pane as it breaks quicker and would require repair. The windowpane replacement process differs depending on the type of window. Replacing a plastic pane would vary from how to replace glass on…
Before replacing an old window, you should confirm the size. Apart from choosing the type you want for the replacement, knowing the dimensions of this fitting helps the contractor make a quote for the project. Getting the measurement correctly erases any issues when installing the windowpane. In other words, if you record the wrong size,…
A damaged or torn window screen allows unwanted guests such as bugs and pests to come into your home. But a good window screen will help keep them off your interior living space. Frames made of wood can decay, while aluminum or vinyl frames can lose shape or even move out of place. In addition,…
Food splashes on oven occur almost all the time, irrespective of the dish you are preparing. These splatters can mess up your oven window with food debris and oil stains. When this debris accumulates, it makes the cooking unit looks unpleasant and damages it in the long run. You can avoid this by cleaning the…