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How to Install a Window Air Conditioner

Installing a window air conditioner is an easy way to keep your cool.

How to Clean Window Screens

Screen Cleaning Made Easy

 


Trimless Windows: How to Achieve the Look

Give your windows trimless style using drywall returns.


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How to Replace a Door or Window Screen

If you have a damaged window or door screen, The Family Handyman expert, Rick Muscoplat, will show you how to...


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Window Caulking: Seal Windows for Winter in 3 Steps

Take these steps to save money and heat when the temperatures drop.

Add Value to Your Home With These 12 Easy Upgrades

Outfit your abode with these high-impact, low-budget projects.


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How to Clean Inside Car Windows

Follow these steps to clean glass on the inside and get rid of fingerprints, smudges and the dust generated by...

How to Avoid Window Condensation in Winter

Window condensation is a nuisance, but worse yet it can cause damage to your window and wood trim finishes, and...


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12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...


How to Never Scrape Your Windshield Again

Winter can be harsh. Not only is there all the snow blowing and shoveling, but scraping your car windshield can...


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How to Install and Flash a New Window

A comprehensive guide to window installation from a Marvin Windows expert

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How to Fix a Cracked Window

The keys to success here are a good putty knife and a quality glazing compound.



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Why You Need to Clean Weep Holes Before Cold Temps

Here’s how to winterize your window's weep holes before the snow hits the ground and makes everything more difficult. We'll...


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Your Guide to Winterizing Everything

From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize everything around your home.


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How to Temporarily Cover a Broken Car Window

Protect your car with a temporary window cover made with tape and a high-density garbage bag that will stand up...

Screen Repair: How to Fix a Window Screen

Get your window screens in shape for summer with this simple screen repair project. We'll walk you through it.


How to Wash Car Windows

Learn how to clean car windows for sparkling clean glass that gives you the best visual clarity, particularly on...


This Easy Trick Will Defrost Your Car Window in Seconds

How to clear off a car window in just a few seconds.


Repair a Rear Window Defogger

Pick up an inexpensive defogger repair kit and complete the repair in less than 30 minutes.


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How to Avoid and Remove Window Condensation

Use a hygrometer to diagnose moisture and humidity problems inside the house.


FAQs About Buying New Windows

How to evaluate your old windows and buy replacement windows.


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How to Repair a Windshield Washer

Diagnosis and repair are easy, cheap and fast.


How to Clean Window Tracks

If you've been neglecting to clean your window tracks, you're not alone. Luckily, you can clean them (and the sills)...


How to Install Basement Windows and Satisfy Egress Codes

How to saw the hole, frame the opening and set a basement egress window

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Glass Replacement: How to Replace Insulating Glass

Three ways to fix a broken or fogged-up double paned window.


How to Glaze a Window (Single Pane)

Tighten up drafty old windows with new glazing putty


How to Fix a Double-Hung Window

Complete instructions for how to repair a broken double-hung window.


Hard to Open Windows

Keep your casement windows opening like new.


Stop Window Drafts and Door Drafts to Save Energy

Remove window and door trim to seal air leaks for good and save big money


Repair a Torn Fiberglass Screen

Fix holes in screen windows or doors with patches and glue.