by Steve Kezios | Sep 17, 2017 | DIY Help, Videos
Installing plywood hurricane shutters can protect your windows from damage caused by flying debris during an extreme storm. When properly installed, plywood hurricane shutters will also protect the interior of your home from wind and water damage. As we discussed in...
by Steve Kezios | Sep 17, 2017 | Videos
The U.S. is in the midst of Hurricane season, which seems to be a good time to discuss hurricane window protection. Whether you live on the coast in the southeast or several hundred miles inland, you should consider hurricane window protection products to protect your...
by Steve Kezios | Mar 5, 2017 | DIY Help, Videos
Before you start replacing window hardware on your historic home windows you will need to reinstall the interior stops. The first strip is to install is the parting bead. This is the vertical spacer that is placed between the upper and lower sashes. With the upper...
by Steve Kezios | Feb 25, 2017 | DIY Help, Videos
In the video below you will learn how to replace the window sash ropes on an old wood window. If you are restoring an older home and have taken your windows out to refinish them, taking the extra time to replace the sash ropes can save you a headache down the road....
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...
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