How to Replace Broken or Foggy Window Glass

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In This Article: How to Replace Window Glass Window Condensation Problems Scratched Glass or Old Compound Do you have a broken window, dual-glazed windows with permanent fog, or other problems with window glass? Here are easy instructions for replacing a glass pane, solving window glass condensation problems, and removing scratches from window glass. Though window […]

How to Repair Wood Windows

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In This Article: Repairing Rotted Woodwork Stuck Double-Hung Window Window Sash Is Too Loose Window Falls Shut How to Protect a Window Sill Even high-quality wood windows can rot or develop problems over time. Here are expert ways to fix them. Repairs with home windows boil down into two basic groups: 1) fixing problems with window frames […]

How to Install a Window

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In This Article: Preparing a Rough Opening Mounting a Window Finishing a Window Installing a Window In New Construction Step-by-step instructions for how to open up a wall, and mount and finish a pre-hung window. Many windows are sold “pre-hung,” meaning they come assembled with frames. Because you install the entire unit, installation of pre-hung […]

House Windows — from Buying to Installing

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In This Article: Buying Windows, Screening & More Anatomy of a Window Window Repair & Care Window Installation Admitting in natural light, permitting views to the yard and beyond, providing natural ventilation—windows perform a number of critical roles in a home. And, because of the wide range of jobs they must do, sometimes simultaneously, house […]