by Steve Kezios | Feb 8, 2015 | DIY Help, Doors |
If you live in a northern state with a colder climate such as Illinois your home should already have a storm door. If it doesn’t, you should consider installing one before the next cold front heads your direction. A simple storm door installation can be one of the...
by Steve Kezios | Feb 1, 2015 | DIY Help, Glass Replacement, Videos |
If you need to replace your old, single-pane basement windows consider upgrading to Glass Block windows. Glass Blocks are weather-tight, maintenance-free, and are very energy efficient. With an R-Value of up to 2.0 glass blocks will help to keep your basement warm in...
by Steve Kezios | Jan 23, 2015 | DIY Help, Glass Replacement, Maintenance, Repair |
Vinyl Windows became very popular in new home construction around 1990. Their popularity continued through 2005. A large percentage of homes built in this time period featured vinyl windows. If you own a home with vinyl windows that was built in this era; it’s just a...
by Steve Kezios | Dec 22, 2014 | DIY Help |
How to Build a Bay Window Seat With Storage Step 4: Finish and Paint Prior to painting your Bay Window Seat with Storage project, be sure to caulk all gaps between the wood structure and original walls. Apply caulking along the back wall and the ends of the new...
by Steve Kezios | Dec 22, 2014 | DIY Help |
How to Build a Bay Window Seat With Storage Step 3: Plywood Cover Cover the face of the structure with plywood, Wainscot, or drywall. If you plan to paint the face of your Bay Windwow Seat with Storage the same color as the trim in the room, use plywood or Wainscot...
by Steve Kezios | Dec 22, 2014 | DIY Help |
How to Build a Bay Window Seat with Storage Step 2: Building the Support Frame Measure the width of the outer-wall to determine the length of the rear 2×4 support. Assuming the short walls are at a 45 degree angle, miter both ends of the 2×4, item 1, at a...
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