How to Install Foam Weather Stripping on Doors & Windows
Stop drafts and lower your energy bills with this beginner-friendly guide to choosing, prepping, and installing foam weather stripping on windows and doors.
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Fogged Window Repair: Can You Clean Between the Panes?
When condensation gets trapped between double pane windows, no amount of wiping will clear the haze. Here is the truth about fogged window repair, DIY defogging kits, and when to replace the glass.
How to Install Hurricane Shutters to Protect Windows
Learn how to protect your home's windows from high winds and flying debris. This guide covers prepping permanent accordion shutters and safely boarding up windows with plywood.
House Windows Explained: A Simple Guide to Types and Styles
A plain-English guide to identifying house window types, understanding how they operate, and choosing the right styles for your next replacement project.
Window Condensation Inside? How to Stop the Sweating
Waking up to dripping windows? Learn how to stop room-side window condensation by managing indoor humidity and airflow before it causes mold or wood rot.
Got Condensation Inside Double Pane Windows? What to Do
Got foggy windows that won't wipe clean? Learn how to diagnose a broken window seal, check your warranty, and replace the glass without buying a whole new frame.
How to Baby Proof Windows Without Drilling in a Rental
Secure your rental apartment's windows and blind cords against toddler hazards using these heavy-duty, damage-free methods.
Your Guide to a Post-Winter Exterior Inspection
Winter weather is brutal on a home's exterior. Learn how to safely spot hidden damage like lifted shingles, cracked caulk, and shifted drainage before heavy spring rains arrive.
Condensation Between Window Panes? Here is the Real Fix
Wiping the glass won't fix a foggy window if the seal is blown. Learn why condensation gets trapped between double panes and the real, cost-effective ways to fix it.
How to Stop Window Condensation on the Inside Before Mold Starts
Waking up to foggy windows and wet sills is rarely a window defect—it's an indoor humidity issue. Learn how to stop interior window condensation before it causes costly wood rot and mold.
How to Clean Window Wells and Prevent Basement Flooding
Don't let heavy rains turn your basement window wells into aquariums. Learn how to clear debris, restore gravel drainage, and install protective covers to keep your foundation dry.
How to Clean Window Screens and Prevent Summer Bugs
Get your windows ready for fresh summer air. Learn how to safely wash window screens without stretching the mesh, and patch minor tears to keep mosquitoes outside where they belong.
How to Check Weatherstripping and Keep Summer Heat Out
Don't let your expensive air conditioning seep out the window. Learn how to inspect, remove, and replace your home's weatherstripping before the summer heat hits.
How to Clean Window Weep Holes to Prevent Leaks
Don't panic over water pooling in your window tracks. Learn how to quickly locate and clean window weep holes to prevent costly spring rain leaks.