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When you're planning on getting new windows or doors, browse window and door projects on Hometalk first. Do you have questions about window or door installations? Search for window or door projects like yours - your question about windows and doors might have already been answered. When you're looking for inspiration for windows and doors, browse photos on Hometalk. Whether you need to repair, replace, or update a window or a door, jump into a conversation on Hometalk so that you can get the best results.



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Kari at A Grace Full Life Chicago, IL on May 07, 2013
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    Kari at A Grace Full Life on May 07, 2013
    Thank you Marcy! It makes the front look so much better than before!
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DIY Curtain Rod for Oversize Windows

Window treatments for oversize windows can be very expensive. When I was looking to outfit the 10 foot window in our dining room, I was shocked at how expensive longer curtain rods were, ...»
so I made my own using electrical conduit, spray paint, and some vintage drawer knobs.

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Amanda - Cupcakes and Cor... Harvest, AL on Apr 28, 2013
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    Kristen B on May 07, 2013
    I made curtain rods from tree boughs. My husband made forged holders. They are very dramatic ...»
    and FREE! I have a beaver limb that has visible tooth marks that I will make into a rod that I will hang my lantern collection from .

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Front Door Update

Front Door Update: Red paint, iron numbers, and topiaries say "Come on in":)
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Rachel Greathouse Design Alpharetta, GA on May 26, 2012
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    Rachel Greathouse Design on May 04, 2013
    Leslie thank you so much!
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  • 4 Simple Ways to Repair Prehung Interior Doors
  • Fix #1 is to tighten existing screws
  • Fix #2 is to use longer & wider screws
  • Fix #3 is to add golf tees to enlarged screw holes
  • Fix #4 is to add cardboard shims behind hinges
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4 Simple Repairs for Prehung Interior Doors

We've all experienced a door rubbing the floor or scraping the frame.

Annoying to say the least, right! ...»

Here are 4 simple fixes you can do over the weekend (and between soccer or softball games for the kids!!!!).

Fix #1 - Tighten all the hinge screws. Yes, believe it or not using the door jiggles screws loose. This is way too easy but effective.

Fix #2 - Replace all the small screws (3/4 inch hinge screws should be banned) with two inch wood or deck screws that will ensure your hinges never come loose again.

Fix #3 - Add golf tees to enlarged screw holes. Employ this technique when your screws spin without gripping the wood in the door or frame. If you have a hollow core door this may not work if it's been trimmed down excessively but still give it a shot.

Fix #4- Place cardboard shims behind hinges. Where do you get the cardboard? Shoe boxes, they work great.

For more detailed explanations, solutions guide, and goofy video with me looking like a crazy man you can check out my blog post at http://www.homerepairtutor.com/4-simple-ways...

P.S. This could be my last post on Hometalk. I'm running the Pittsburgh Marathon relay and although my distance is only 6.1 miles there's a 50/50 shot I might need CPR. So if there's no post next week you know the race was a disaster-LOL.

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Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA on May 04, 2013
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  • DIY Black and white fabric window treatment over our large kitchen sliding door
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  • I loved the fabric so much that I used it in three places in our kitchen!
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What My Windows are Wearing

We used leftover materials from our kitchen renovation projects to construct pelmet boxes and covered them in a bold black and white patterned fabric. I had enough fabric to cover two ...»
black barstools from Ikea and bring more of the same pattern into the center of the kitchen.

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Kate @ Eating in the Show... Gansevoort, NY on Apr 30, 2013
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    Wow! I love how crisp the bold black and white pattern is in your kitchen.
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How to Re-screen your screens

Check out my blog for detailed instructions on how to re-screen your screens.
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Kathleen Bell Versailles, KY on Apr 26, 2013
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    Kathleen Bell on May 03, 2013
    Glad this got you going on your screens The Robin's Nest. ...»
    Hope it's going well. Nest Home Improvement, yes you are correct. I have to get some(Lowe's) to fix a few of my friend Sarah's screens.

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  • Actual pic of the sign after it was hung on the wall.
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  • Pic of the actual door after the middle was removed.  We layered over a potential pic of her logo as it could appear etched on the glass.
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Custom sign made using an old 5 panel door

We took an old 5 panel door and after trimming the sides removed the center 3 panels then routed a lip to accept a custom glass insert for the Customer.
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Vintage Headboards Frisco, TX on Oct 12, 2012
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    Janice jenkins on May 03, 2013
    Thanks needing an idea to make some of these windows
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  • This "found" window was first painted with ASCP Pure White for a fresh look
  • Then I created a stencil onto cardstock using the Cricut machine.
  • I'll admit that the spray bled through and that the lettering wasn't perfect. So I took a razor blade and carefully scraped away the excess.
  • This old window now has a new life. It could be used as a hanging on the wall, in the garden like I've shown it here, on top of a mantle or dresser. The possibilities are endless.
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A French Touch for an Old Window

With the use of my new Cricut machine and some Rustoleum Frosted Glass spray, an old window gets a Parisian flair.
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Heather Benton Canada on May 02, 2013
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    Miriam I on May 02, 2013
    That's such a creative idea!
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Windows & Doors: How to modify a steel entrance door....

Greetings and salutations to all of you: I have a request, does anyone of you know have any advice on how to do this? I have a 6 pocket steel front door, because of the HOA I can not just ...»
change the style of my door, so I want to cut the pocket inserts out and put glass into it. Has anyone done this before? What would be the best on doing this? The door is steel.. THANKS for any advice :-)

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Sue Sue Law Cool, CA on May 01, 2013
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    Woodbridge Environmental ... on May 02, 2013
    I would first think putting glass in the areas of the panels would be changing the style of ...»
    the door. Before doing anything get it cleared from the HOA. Going to your local lumber yard or millwork company you can get the door you're looking for. AS KMS said however these are not all that common and will cost a bit of money.

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Cleaning & Organization: Removing hairspray residue from tinted windows

I bought a van and someone had used hairspray while sitting in the drivers seat. it is on the windows and they were tinted on the inside. How do I get it off without damaging the tint?
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Beverly Moody Swain Vincent, OH on May 02, 2013
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