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Repairing window screens can be a cost-effective way to keep your home comfortable, without spending a fortune ...

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With poor windows responsible for up to 30% of energy loss in a home, it makes sense to replace windows with more efficient units. But if substantially rebuilding the wall gives you pause, insert ...

Q: I have three windows with glass that's either cracked or fogged. These windows, original to my early 1980s house, are double-hung and framed in wood, with vinyl on the frame and a string-type ...

Classic ’65-’68 Mustang vent window frames are made of die-cast construction, which is a Heinz 57 mix of non-ferrous metals, such as zinc, copper, aluminum, lead, pewter, and even tin. Automakers used ...

A window regulator is a mechanism that controls the movement of power windows. It consists of a motor, gears, and cables that raise and lower the window glass. The window regulator is responsible for ...

Given their frequent exposure to outdoor environments, durability, and integrity are key factors in defining the characteristics of minimalist windows. Under these circumstances, the structural ...

Tin termites are the curse of the windshield frame in C2 and C3 Corvettes. Here's how to fix rust issues without replacing the windshield frame. In theory, Corvettes do not rust due to their ...