by Steve Kezios | May 20, 2017 | DIY Help, Window Repair
Old wood windows, such as those found in historic homes, can be charming but at the same time very frustrating. The allure is their unmatched craftsmanship and the authenticity they add to an older home. The problem is they tend to leak like a sieve and are no match...
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 | 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 | 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...
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