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20 Ways to Save Money on Heat this Winter
Turn down the thermostat. Put on your heavy sweater and comfy slippers. It’s time to get serious about ways to save money on ... |
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Choosing Exterior and Interior Doors
New doors can increase the home's value, improve energy-efficiency and optimize security features. Some factors to consider ... |
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Glazed Door Options
There are several options when choosing a glazed door. For maximum light, consider a door with a large glass area. For privacy ... |
 
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How to Add Weatherstripping to Doors and Windows for Energy Savings
Weatherstripping is an easy way to block cold or hot air from entering the home around doors, windows and electrical plates. |
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How to Install a New Lockset
A new wood door will require a new lockset. Simple tools and accurate measurements make installing your own lockset an easy job. |
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How to Repair Sliding Doors
Sliding doors can stick in their tracks, making them difficult to open and close. If debris in the tracks isn't your problem, ... |
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How to Repair Window or Door Screens
Replacing torn or damaged screens in an aluminum or wooden window or door is an easy project. |
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How to Replace a Screen Door
Old screen doors can become damaged or out of style with the rest of the house. Replacement screen doors can solve these ... |
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Natural Ventilation
Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the "chimney effect" to keep a building cool. |
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Painting Doors
For paneled doors, remove all hardware or cover it with masking tape. (If some paint inadvertently gets on metal parts, wipe ... |
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Pan Flashing
Pan flashing under doors and windows is an effective way of ensuring that no water is driven under the door or window. |
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Protecting Your Doors from Wind
Many houses are equipped with double entry doors. These doors are convenient, but because they span a wider opening than a ... |
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Spring Screens
Spring is the perfect time to inspect door and window screens for tears. You can often repair small tears using a kit from ... |
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Weather Stripping
Weather stripping can seal leaks around movable joints, such as windows or doors. You need to choose a type of weather ... |
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Wood Rot in Frames, Sills and Thresholds
Rot is not always visible and may lurk inside window and door sills and frames. Removing and replacing rotted wood is ... |
