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WINDOW sa AIRCRAFT WINDOW & CANOPY sa AUTOMOBILE WINDOW sa BAY WINDOW & BOW WINDOW sa BOAT WINDOW sa MODEL & MINIATURE WINDOW sa SCREEN DOOR & WINDOW sa SKYLIGHT sa STAINED GLASS WINDOW sa WINDOW BLIND sa WINDOW CONTROLLER sa WINDOW DECORATIONS & ORNAMENTS sa WINDOW FILM sa WINDOW FRAMING & INSTALLATION sa WINDOW GLAZING sa WINDOW GREENHOUSE sa WINDOW INSULATION & WEATHERSTRIPPING sa WINDOW MAINTENANCE & REPAIR sa WINDOW MAKING sa WINDOW SECURITY sa WINDOW SHADE sa WINDOW TRIM sa WINDOW VALANCE & CORNICE sa WINDOW WELL sa WINDOWSILL xx HOUSE Six ways you can block out an undesirable view without sacrificing light. Photo shows use of three unfinished porch posts and 1x12s used in a window treatment. Est. cost: $40. Photos show four special window treatments. Light up your house with the sun. Six examples of windows and skylights to increase sunlight. Glazing into the future. A step-by-step guide for replacing old windows with custom-sized, factory-built replacement windows and frames. Tip: Installing sheet metal furrules (spacers) in the space between the vinyl and wood in some window frames. Brighten a room with a new window. Tips on installing replacement windows. Build a window in a wall. How to frame a window (pass-through) for an indoor wall and equip it with a wide windowsill counter to hold dishes, etc. How to fabricate an elliptical window, transom light or a mirror frame out of wood. How to fabricate geometric shape window frames (octagon, hexagon, etc.) from wood. Window buyer's guide. Common questions to consider when selecting windows for new construction or replacement. Easy windows. Constructing simple, fixed, single framed or sashed windows designed to fit between the wall studs. Includes tips on making round-top (arched) windows. Window watch. An overview of the state of the art in window technology. Looks at styles, terminology, measuring for windows, etc. Room with a view. Construction techniques for installing a prebuilt French door, windows, and skylights. Rooms with a view. How to select replacement windows that reduce heat loss through windows. Guide to shopping for new or replacement windows. Looks at construction, glazing, design, caulking, etc. Includes step-by-step instructions for installing a new window. 48 ideas for decorating your windows on the inside are illustrated in photographs. Basement windows decorated like wild animal cages. Photos illustrate the removal of a large steel-frame window and its replacement with another window. How to transform a dull room by adding wall paneling, an arch-framed mural, false stone panels and a filigree screen archway around a window. How to replace old wooden windows with new aluminum ones. Tips on how window replacement can save energy. How to replace a window. Tip: How to install a window in a metal utility building. Tip: Incorporate wooden plates into the wall on either side of your window frames so that hardware for curtains and shades may be securely attached. Bring the outdoors in with you this fall. A look at window designs that will give your home a facelift and catch the sun to provide energy savings. Tip on frame and box casing for basement windows. Installing replacement windows. What to put in and how to do it. Whole house remodeling with windows. Drawings illustrate what is available in various styles of windows and tips on their placement. Do-it-yourself dress-ups for windows, doors, and porch. Ideas include shutters, window boxes, door surrounds, replacement columns, etc. Improving your home with windows. Remodeling with new windows, putting new windows in old spaces, and a shopping guide to windows. Includes instructions on framing for windows, installation, replacing sash, etc. Replacing old windows. Selecting and installing replacement windows. Looks at all-new windows, all-vinyl replacement windows, wood sash kits, and reusing old window sashes. How a house works. Solutions to three room addition pitfalls. (1) Extending a home's heating and cooling system into the addition. (2) Good window orientation. (3) Cathedral ceiling framing methods. Buying replacement windows. Common questions and answers. Four ways to upgrade your windows. (1) Vinyl track inserts. (2) New sashes and vinyl tracks. (3) Vinyl replacement insert. (4) New window unit. Tip: How to frame openings and install large areas of insulated glass (fixed windows) for use as passive solar collectors. Making a curvilinear sash. How to lay out and assemble a semi-elliptical window. Installing double-glazed, fixed glass windows. How to build a slide bar operator (opener) for a casement window which opens outward. Tip: How to fabricate sealed, double-glazed window panes. Tip on building a window sash strong enough to carry the weight of heavy glass units. Making window sash. How to do a custom job with ordinary shop tools and a router. How to use sash springs or other suitable ways to counter-balance window sashes. How to fabricate and cut radiused window casings. Tip: Make this simple jig to make sure you get an accurate 1/4" reveal when installing door or window casings. Screen-porch windows. Some site-built alternatives to manufactured window units. Designs include swing-up sash, accordion sash, and sliding sash. Tip: Use "Peel-'n-Seal" to seal between new aluminum window frames and old lap siding. Tips on selecting wood for window and exterior door projects. Cranking out casements. Using a layout rod and shaper joinery to build outward-swinging windows with divided-light sashes and insulated glass. Includes an extension table for mortising on a drill press, and a tenoning jig for a table saw. Building fixed-glass windows on the job site with ordinary tools. Tips on glues and finishes to use on exterior windows built from sugar pine. High-performance glazing. What is available in energy efficient window systems. Installing arch-top windows. How one builder supports the loads without a conventional header, then uses a trammel jig to cut siding and casing. Selecting wood windows. A look at what's in a manufactured wood window, how it operates and how it performs. Taking a look at windows. You have to consider glazing systems, window styles and frame materials. Understanding energy-efficient windows. How today's high-tech windows work and what to look for when making your next purchase. Three interesting ways to decorate a window using colorful plastic tape. How to close a window opening in a brick wall. How to install wood or aluminum windows. Covers ordering the correct size, framing window openings, and installation. Different approaches to framing a sealed insulated glass unit. Low-E and gas filled windows discussed. An accompanying article looks at superinsulated windows. Window shopping. What you ought to know about buying windows. Looks at both style and substance. A guide to selecting replacement home windows. What you should know about replacing windows. Advice from a professional. Winning windows. Ideas for using windows to create unique designs. Glass curtain. Novel folding window-wall system is a great solution for enclosing porches and patios. Some tips on installation. Lights in the attic. Window installations that make attic space livable. Both skylights and wall-mounted windows are studied. Professional advice on determining the need for window replacement. Replacement windows. What you need to know to buy them yourself. A sliding interior window between kitchen and dining room is mounted in a modified pocket-door frame. Window shopping. How to choose the most fitting replacements for the windows in your house. How to determine whether it would pay you to install new insulated windows. Tips on installing replacement windows yourself. Save up to $100 per window. Warmups for windows and doors. Tips on installing caulking, weatherstripping, and replacement windows. A companion guide to accompany the PBS television series "Hometime". Designing with windows. Using the wide variety of styles to create a more interesting home. How to install a round-top window in a square opening. Improving the exterior appearance of a plain window. Ideas include trellis or lattice, window box, shutters, pediment, etc. Design ideas for sunny rooms. Brighten any room with a variety of window shapes and sizes. Some tips on selection and installation. Basic carpentry. Part 8. Windows. How to replace them. Framing exterior-wall window openings. Includes a master for an overhead transparency. Installing a prebuilt picture window. How to select and install pre-built windows. How to add a picture window to your home. Pictures show a patio which was enclosed with jalousie windows. Choosing and installing replacement windows. The trouble with windows (and what to do). A look at ways to cut heat loss through windows. Drip caps. How to install them correctly to keep water out. Choosing and installing solar windows. A guide to selecting replacement windows. A guide to replacement windows. A look at the factors affecting the appearance of windows. How to select sash arrangements that are appropriate for an old house. Glossary of windows and window parts. Tips on painting or varnishing doors and windows. Replacing old windows. Some tips on maintaining architectural integrity when replacing windows. Special issue on windows. Talk to me of windows. An illustrated glossary of terms used to describe the visible parts of windows. Tip: How to clean up and "trim" the paint which gets on window glass while painting window frames. Architectural glass and the evolution of the storefront. A review of the various types and styles of storefront window glass. New century sash. The fashions and features of post-Victorian windows. Tip: Insulate around double-hung window pulleys and sash ropes with removable styrofoam pieces. How to install fixed windows (picture windows). How to frame the opening and install the window. Replacing small windows with larger ones. Adding a large picture window to an existing house. Adding a window to a panel door. Guide to installing sliding glass doors and replacement windows in an existing house. Photos illustrate how to remove an old window casing and replace it with a new window. How to frame and finish a basement window. An easy-to-build extension jamb for covering basement utility windows. How to apply vinyl siding and replace a bay and other windows. How to install new windows. A step-by-step guide to installing roof, casement and double-hung windows. Old house restoration. Tips on window selection and placement. Dimensions required in a window that serves as a fire escape (such as in an attic). Ideas for improving the window design in your house. Architects advice on choosing the right windows when building or remodeling. Part 1. Windows that slide. Architects advice on choosing the right windows when building or remodeling. Part 2. Fixed and swinging windows. Increasing light in your home by putting in more, or larger windows. Several ideas for various rooms are shown. Photos illustrate replacing old wooden double-hung windows with new aluminum inserts and windows. Built-ins for a problem window include bookshelves, benches, and/or storage cabinets on each side of the window. A radiator directly under the window adds to the problem of design. Photos show how to replace old windows with new ones which are better insulated. List of window manufacturers included. How to construct your own custom-sized, double-glazed picture window. How to give your house a facelift by remodeling with windows. How to replace a through-the-wall air conditioner with a six-foot tall window. Photos show how to replace existing windows with preframed aluminum windows. Tips on installing Anderson Corp. windows in odd-size openings found in older homes. The trick is to use the special filler and trim pieces available from Anderson. Double your view. How to remove single windows and replace them with double windows. Framing for the new rough opening is shown. Tips on preparing and re-painting a window. Making windows work. How to install or replace your windows for better light, ventilation, and view. A buyer's guide to high performance windows. New technology means greater choices in styles and comfort. The use of windows as a design element. A survey of window walls, both custom-made and those that combine stock windows. Photos show how raising the center section of a flat-roofed house provides extra light through clerestory windows. Tip shows how to make a window that converts to a serving shelf and pass through. Tips on how to cover large windows with clear plastic to keep birds from crashing into them. Photos show how a window popout can be faced with plywood veneer so the wood members look like laminated curves. Ideas on putting winter sunlight where you want it without causing glare, heat loss or excessive heat gain. How to build deep, repetitive mullions for small (1-ft. square) windows from fir 2x4's. Use to turn ordinary walls into 6-ft-tall checkerboards of glass. Clear choices for windows. A buyer's guide to materials, styles, and money-saving options. Ten ways to stop window leaks and cut your fuel bills. Simpler joint technique for making a window sash eliminates the traditional mortise and tenon joint. How to make the wooden frame for a circular (or bull's eye) window which pivots in a circular frame. Make round window frames by forming wooden plaster lathe around a circular pattern. How to fabricate the Yorkshire light, a horizontal sliding window that is weather-tight. When secured by a thumbscrew, it cannot be forced as easily as a vertically sliding sash. Diagrams and photos illustrate the fabrication of a small sash window and its installation in place of an existing window. Tips on constructing mortise and tenon window frames which are secured with wooden wedges. Tip: How to reinforce window joints (glazing bars) when building windows with multiple panes of glass. Drawings to help make circular box frame windows with sliding sashes. Tip on making and joining the top rails of a door and window with an arched top. Building a double-hung sliding sash window. This major task in building and constructional woodwork requires much joinery. Sash secrets. Part 1. The traditional method of making a double-hung sash window. Sash secrets. Part 2. How to re-cord an existing sash window. Replacing wooden, double-hung windows with aluminum units. Convert an unwanted window to a built-in bookcase, desk, etc. How to reduce leaks around windows. Tips on examining a window, caulking, reglazing, installing storm sash, and weatherstripping. Room addition. Part 6. Siding, windows and doors. Photos illustrate enlarging an old window opening and installing a larger, pre-built window unit. Tips on removing old windows, reframing, and installing replacement windows. Design and build round windows in your home workshop. Shop-made casement windows are built to replace leaky double-hung sash windows. Window buying guide. Tips on what to look for in good replacement windows. Replace rotting, uninsulated windows with modern, double-pane windows. How to measure for new windows, remove old windows, add more insulation in walls, etc. When and why to replace windows. Advice on making the choice to replace a window frame and/or sash. | |||||||||
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