by Steve Kezios | Feb 5, 2017 | DIY Help, Repair, Videos
Before you jump in with both feet on your wood window repair project, take a few minutes to watch these educational videos. This five part video series produced by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office will walk you through the process. Each of the videos...
by Steve Kezios | Jan 29, 2017 | DIY Help, Repair
To maintain the authenticity of your historic home you may have decided to repair your genuine windows in lieu of installing new replacement windows. If this is the case, you will want to read our wood window restoration tips below. While it is very common to find...
by Steve Kezios | Dec 23, 2016 | DIY Help |
Follow these flanged window installation tips for a leak-free result. These easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions outline some of the things to consider with your flanged window installation project. While the process is pretty simple, there are a few things to...
by Steve Kezios | Dec 11, 2016 | DIY Help, Videos |
Why are physical wood dimensions different than the advertised dimensions? Why does a 2×4 measure 1-1/2” x 3-1/2” and not 2” x 4”? And what the heck is a nominal dimension? To answer these questions, we need to travel way back in time and look at the history of...
by Steve Kezios | Dec 4, 2016 | DIY Help |
The first step in constructing a window frame opening in your new wall is to lay the top plate and bottom sole plate side by side on your workbench or saw horses. Use a framers pencil to mark the location of the wall studs which are the vertical 2×4’s or...
by Steve Kezios | Nov 26, 2016 | DIY Help |
The main problem with Window Inserts (interior storm windows) is that they are simply no substitution for high quality, energy efficient, insulated glass windows. Let’s get this out of the way immediately; I’m not a big fan of interior storm windows! While window...
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