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How To Weatherstrip Your Windows and Doors
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
You may not think that those small cracks and crevices around your doors and windows are a very big deal. But, did you know that a 1/8" space between a standard exterior door and its threshold is equivalent to a two square inch hole in the wall? Closing those gaps can save you up to 15 percent in heating and cooling costs and also can reduce the demand on your heating and cooling system. Best of
How To Replace a Threshold or Sill
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Because all door sills and thresholds are exposed to continual foot traffic and exterior ones are exposed to the elements, they can become worn or damaged and may need to be replaced. It is an easy project for a do-it-yourselfer who is comfortable with standard tools.
How To Replace a Window Pane
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Even if you don't live near a golf course, there probably will be a day when something comes flying through a window and into your house. If you have double-paned or insulated windows, you'll need to replace both the glass and the sash around it. But if you live in an older house with single-paned windows, you can fix the broken pane yourself.
How To Repair Damaged Wood
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
The woodwork on any home is susceptible to damage from any number of things. Rot or decay can result from the exposure of bare wood after paint chips and peels. Errant hammer blows or falling ladders can create severe dents and scratches in trim work. Knots in clapboards can become loose and fall out. Whatever the cause, damaged woodwork detracts from your home's beauty and can make the place look
How To Repair a Sticky Door
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Woodworking is not just about creating a piece of furniture or a craft project. It can also come in handy around the house. For example, as your home settles over the years, doors sometimes rub on their trim and stick. It is an annoying nuisance that is simple to fix.
