Windows
How to Repair Sliding Glass Door Rollers
Submitted by Lohan on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 02:37Every time we go out our sliding glass door and hear that grinding under the rollers, and have to use excessive force to open it, we say to our selves, "I'm gonna fix that one of these days"! But then we realize, "HOW"? Well, it's really quite simple, but there are a few tricks; so let's get started.
How to Temporarily Fix Cracked Window Glass With Duct Tape
Submitted by Lohan on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 02:35Here's how to temporarily fix a cracked glass window with duct tape while waiting for a replacement pane
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Step 1
Cut strips of duct tape and center them over the cracks on the outside of the window. Cut a new piece every time the crack makes a turn and align it with the direction of the crack in the glass.
How to Fix Glass in a Multipane Window
Submitted by Lohan on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 02:34A broken glass pane in a multipane window needs to be replaced but you don't want to replace the entire window. Nor do you want to call in a glazier. What do you do? Replacing a broken window pane is a good do-it-yourself project. While it's not complicated, it does require planning and some specific equipment and supplies.
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Submitted by Lohan on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 02:33Window glass repair is not difficult provided you work safely and carefully. What follows are some guidelines to help you make a window glass repair on some of the more common types of aluminum storm doors.
Repairing aluminum window frames, especially in aluminum storm doors is pretty straightforward. Generally these types of frames dont require any putty or adhesive. They just like to hide screws and clips in the most awkward places
How to Fix a Window Glass Separation From a Frame
Submitted by Lohan on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 02:32Older houses may contain windows with a single pane of glass which can separate from the window frame over time. This is usually caused when the putty used to seal the window wears out with age. When this happens the window pane must be repaired, to seal air leaks and keep the glass from falling out. The typical way to fix glass when it separates from the frame is to reapply putty, but other methods can be used as well.
How to Repair Putty Window Glass
Submitted by Lohan on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 02:30Have you ever thought about fixing a broken window in your house, but didn't think you could do it because nobody ever taught you how to cut glass? Well, you really don't have to know how to cut glass in order to repair your window. If you knew how to remove the frame, you could order a replacement piece of glass from your local glass shop already cut to the proper size. Then, it's just a matter of installing the new glass into the frame. But, there are so many different kinds of window out there, there is no way I could explain them all in one article.
How to Fix a Broken Electric Car Window
Submitted by Lohan on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 02:26Fixing a broken
How to Fix a Broken Window Seal
Submitted by Lohan on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 02:22Having a broken window seal can really be a hassle to repair. Many times it requires the services of a professional to fix the problem completely, but there are some cases where you can cut down the cost of the repair by doing some of the work on your own. Of course, it will depend on the type of window that you have
How to Fix Broken Glass in a Window
Submitted by Lohan on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 02:21That ill-flung baseball or confused bird always seems to find your window. If it broke a single-pane window, you're in luck--this is usually a straightforward task, as long as the window is on a ground floor and the sash is removable.

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