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Why don't the locks on the bottom of my uPVC windows lock into place?
I have a problem with the window handles on two of my uPVC windows: the handles turn up and down but the little locks at the bottom of the windows do not move or click into place properly, therefore ...
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Can I shave the bottom of a metal casement window to get it to close fully?
I have a Casement Window installed that, as the new building has begun to settle, now has to be forced closed. It is on the verge of breaking the crank off now because it is so difficult. While wood ...
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How do I patch this hole in my vinyl window frame?
Not sure what the previous homeowner was thinking when he drilled this hole, but what would be the best material to patch it with?
As you can see in the picture, it's a purely aesthetic fix but I'm ...
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Gap between sash frame and pane of single-hung window sash - DIY-able?
Short background: we have a single-hung window in our living room that opens sideways, and it is noticeably hard to open. I noticed recently that the lock side of the moving sash's frame seems to have ...
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What do i do with a hallway that hooks on our dining room with 8 windows? [closed]
I have a room off of our dining room/ awkward hall way with 8 windows.. Yes i said 8...The windows are 34 by 42. The previous owners painted the window seals blue and put blue blinds on them. What do ...
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How do I repair a flaking finish on my wood windows?
I have a few windows around the house which all have a funny flaky appearance. It looks pretty superficial; the wood under the flaking looks okay. It's on windows that were here when I bought the ...
