by Steve Kezios | Sep 15, 2018 | DIY Help
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, I have hurricane proof windows on my mind. Storms like this form rapidly and approach the coast in just a few days. With winds of 155 MPH, a storm of this magnitude can be terrifying. The thought of broken glass flying through your...
by Steve Kezios | Jul 15, 2018 | DIY Help, Repair, Window Repair
I came across this meeting rail alignment video entitled “How to Make Meeting Rails Line Up.” Although I think it should be called, “How to Temporarily Make Meeting Rails Line Up Until You Have the Time to Fix it Properly.” I guess they thought that title would be too...
by Steve Kezios | Jul 7, 2018 | DIY Help, Inspection
Locating window leaks in your home can be challenging to say the least, as the source of the leak could be something other than the window itself. In fact, water intrusion near the top of the window, more often than not, comes from another source, such as a roof leak,...
by Steve Kezios | May 20, 2018 | DIY Help, Maintenance
Now that the weather has finally turned the corner, we thought it would be a good time to share our spring home inspection checklist. It seemed like winter would never end, but spring has finally sprung. If you are like most home owners, you hunkered down for winter...
by Steve Kezios | Apr 29, 2018 | DIY Help
Black window trim can provide a unique, contemporary look for your home or office. The appearance can be particularly stunning when black window trim is incorporated into a modern décor. In many cases the use of black or another dark color can eliminate the need for...
by Steve Kezios | Apr 25, 2018 | DIY Help, Maintenance, Repair
Window sill dry rot is a common problem on older homes. This is especially true if the home in question was poorly maintained. If the home owner neglected peeling paint or cracks in the caulking, window sill dry rot is inevitable. Once the wood is damaged, its too...
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