Windows/Doors
10 Ways to Winterize Your Home
With winter quickly approaching, here are some great ways to winterize your home: 1. Clean Gutters: Do this after all the leaves have fallen. Remove any debris that will clog or damage the gutters. Ensure your gutters will properly dispose of water. While you are up there, check the roof and flashing for any trouble … Continue reading
How To Hang A Door
REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST! This Post will teach you how to hang a door that has been previously removed by removing the hinge pins. Half the hinge will be connected to the jamb and the other connected to the door. Other door hanging instructions are coming soon. Tools & Materials Needed: Flat … Continue reading
How To Remove Doors
REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST! Tools & Materials Needed: Flat Head Screwdriver Hammer Step by Step 1. With door shut take screwdriver and place it on the bottom of the hinge pin 2. Take your hammer and drive hinge pin up and out of the hinge 3. Pull all pins out … Continue reading
How To Clean Windows
REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST! Tools & Materials Needed: Squeegee Windex Cloth Rags 5# Box Plastic Window Scraper Cleaner/Degreaser, Natural Orange Micro Fiber Cloth Step by Step 1. Take a cloth and all purpose cleaner and clean off window sashes and jambs. 5. After window dries a bit you can take … Continue reading
How To Fix Loose Hinges
REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST! Tools & Materials Needed: Drill 3″ Screws Step by Step 1. Open your door and look at the loose hinges 2. If you find one that is missing screws or screws aren’t tight go ahead and try tightening them 3. If the screws don’t tighten remove … Continue reading
How To Fix A Sticking Door
REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST! Tools & Materials Needed: Drill 3″ Screws Step by Step 1. Look at your sticking door and check reveal (crack between door and jamb) and find where it is closest to the jamb 5. Take your 3″ screw and drill and drive it into the hinge/jamb … Continue reading
How To Fix A Squeaky Hinge
REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST! Tools & Materials Needed: Hammer Screw Driver Pry Bar WD-40 Rag Step by Step 1. Take the hammer and screwdriver and place the screwdriver on the bottom of the hinge pin 5. Repeat steps for all hinges in need 2. Drive the pin up through the … Continue reading
How To Load A Caulk Gun
REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST! Tools & Materials Needed: Dripless Caulk Gun Grout Caulk or Caulk Step by Step 1. Take your tube of caulk and cut the tip about 1/4″ from tip at a 45 degree angle 5. Push bar back until it presses against the back of the caulk … Continue reading
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