by Steve Kezios | Feb 12, 2017 | DIY Help, Glass Replacement, Repair, Videos
In the first video of the Wood Window Repair Video Series you learned how to remove the lower sash without damaging the components. The video specifically addressed the idiosyncrasies of working on a double hung window in a historic home. The second installment of the...
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 | Sep 5, 2016 | Inspection, Repair, Window Questions |
Do you have sticky windows in your home? Have you ever considered that the problem could be your foundation? When we perform window inspections or when we are called in for window repairs, more often than not it is an issue with the windows themselves. However, we...
by Steve Kezios | May 24, 2016 | DIY Help, Repair |
Most of today’s double hung windows tilt out for easy cleaning and maintenance. The tilt latches on many of these designs can be easily broken. Most of them are made of plastic and can become damaged with an over-zealous homeowner who aggressively pries on the tilt...
by Steve Kezios | Apr 11, 2016 | DIY Help, Repair |
When preparing your home for resale you may notice some minor, yet unsightly, scratches on your windows. This can be common on older windows that are situated near tree branches that contact the glass as the wind blows. Or perhaps small children have scratched the...
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