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DIY Tools, Tips & Safety
Essential tools needed for DIY window replacement?, DIY window installation safety tips everyone should know, Must-have safety gear for window replacement jobs, Tips for safely removing old window frames, Safely handling and installing heavy replacement windows, Best ways to avoid common DIY…
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26 discussionsGoing Solo vs. Tag Team: Installing Windows Yourself or With Help?
I’m torn between tackling my window install solo or roping in a friend for backup. Did my kitchen window alone last spring - took me way longer than…
Did you know window screens aren’t meant to keep kids (or pets) from falling?
I only learned this after moving into a 1950s split-level - turns out, those flimsy screens are just for bugs. There’s actually a stat that something like 5,000…
WHAT WAS I THINKING?
Ladies, gentlemen... everybody who may be out there. Put aside your thoughts of windows for just a moment. We need to talk about what I found in an…
Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Last summer, I thought I could handle replacing a couple of ancient windows in my 1950s ranch. Turns out, balancing a heavy window sash on a wobbly ladder…
What I learned the hard way about swapping out old windows
If you’re thinking of tackling window replacement yourself, I gotta say - there’s more to it than just popping out the old and sticking in the new. My…
CAUGHT WITHOUT THE RIGHT WINDOW GEAR—WHAT’S YOUR MOVE?
Imagine you’re halfway through removing an old, stuck window and realize your toolbox is missing…something. Maybe it’s the glazing tool, putty knife, or even a decent suction cup…
GEAR THAT SAVED MY BUTT DURING WINDOW SWAP—WHAT’S YOUR CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT?
Last weekend, swapped out two ancient windows upstairs and gotta say, I’m so glad I splurged on a good harness. Wasn’t planning to lean out that far, but…
Hard lessons from the great window swap-out adventure
Picture this: it’s raining sideways, and I’m standing in my living room with a half-installed window, realizing - too late - that I measured the opening wrong by…
Tips for taking out old windows without wrecking your walls?
Trying to get rid of some ancient single-pane windows in my 1950s house, but I'm a bit nervous about damaging the plaster (which is already kinda fragile). I’ve…
Tried to swap out my own window—here’s what I learned the hard way
Last weekend, I finally got around to replacing that old drafty window in my kitchen. I’d watched a bunch of YouTube videos, figured “how hard can it be?”…