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 | Jan 28, 2018 | DIY Help, Videos, Window Repair
Have you ever experienced a popped out window sash on your double hung vinyl windows? Perhaps you were performing your spring cleaning and you swung the lower sash inward to clean the outside of the glass. It’s likely that you positioned the sash too low in the side...
by Steve Kezios | Mar 26, 2017 | DIY Help, Repair, Window Repair
If you live in an older, historic home, chances are your double hung windows have less than airtight window seals. You could spend the money to replace your older windows with new-style, energy-efficient windows, although many owners of historic homes may prefer to...
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....
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