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How can I repair leaky windows/doors?
I have a big window above the entrance double door. Whenever it rains against the window I find the leaks at the top of the window corner, at the bottom of the window and in my cold room which is ...
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How to convert a door into a window
My home has an old exterior door that used to be the front entrance. An addition has made it obsolete and we never use it anymore. I want to convert it into a window. How can I do this in a way that ...
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Do vinyl doors and windows with a foam core promote mold growth?
I've had two companies give their sales pitch on vinyl windows and doors. One has a foam core inside the vinyl frame, the other does not. One says the foam core helps insulate, the other says the ...
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How can I secure a door with a window right next to it?
My front door has a deadbolt, but right next to the knob/deadbolt is a tall narrow window, so that you can see whoever is outside. This is a security risk as anyone could smash that window and open ...
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Should I put weather stripping on my unsealed windows and doors?
I currently live in a rented apartment and the windows in my shower are not sealed, so it gets pretty cold there. The front door of the house also has a sealing problem.
The thing is, I'm not going ...
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Changing the window in an exterior door
We were given a new fibreglass door but it is RH instead of LH. How do we change the window so it will be facing the right direction?
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How should I prepare doors and windows for painting?
I'm mostly interested in what is the best way to protect the wood from bad weather, but any other advice on how to improve overall quality of work would be appreciated.
