 Pella Windows
(segment #10006)
All of the windows in the home are from Pella’s Architect Series®. These windows are double-hung, meaning that they each have a moveable top sash and a moveable lower sash to allow ventilation from ei...
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| |  Alside Windows
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As a homebuilder, many people ask me what type of window they should install in their new or existing house. Either wood or aluminum framed windows. But let’s talk about a third option: vinyl windows....
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 Screen Repair
(segment #5107)
This is a great time of year to leave your windows open and let the cool breeze into your house. But, if you have an ugly rip in your screen, you’re probably going to invite the bugs in as well. But i...
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| |  Arched Openings
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You can transform any ordinary rectangular doorway into a classic archway, and I’ll show you how. The first thing you’ll need is a large piece of cardboard. And we’re going to draw the outline of the ...
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 Single Pane Windows
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In
these old houses, windows seem to wear out first. For example, the bottom rail is rotted so in order to replace the wood
we’re going to have to remove the sash from the frame.
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| |  Window Stool Repair
(segment #5133)
In older homes, window areas are usually the first to need repair. Rain or humidity
causes the old wood to rot, or the wood can be damaged by heavy objects or
sharp claws. Whatever
caused the probl...
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 Window Tinting
(segment #5227)
The bathroom window is a great idea until you realize that prying eyes can see right in here. We’re going to solve that problem with a decorative window film that we put over the window panes up here....
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| |  Storm Windows
(segment #5247)
Now, as soon as we
get this window screen out of the way, I’m going to show you how to become
more energy efficient. What we have here is a window that has one single pane of glass....
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 Automated Shades - Lab Tour
(segment #5309)
This may look like a space age garden hose but did you know this may actually be the light bulb of the future? Well, today we’re going to look at the development of fiber optic lighting and how this m...
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| |  Andersen Windows - Factory Tour
(segment #5314)
Did you know that Americans will buy over 50 million doors and windows this year and that there are over 6500 window manufacturers in the United States. All these choices are enough to make your head ...
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 Cardinal Glass - Factory Tour
(segment #5315)
Making glass is really a pretty simple recipe. You take sand, limestone and soda ash and mix them all together with some other chemicals and you’ve got this. We’re in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and we’re g...
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| |  Insulated Glass - Factory Tour
(segment #5316)
Did you know that windows are about the third largest purchase that people will ever make for their home? So before you spend your hard earned money for windows, you should know that the insulating gl...
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 Coated Glass - Factory Tour
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Today, we’re going to learn how to take this silver, and apply it to glass to make the low-E coatings that help you save money on your energy bills....
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| |  Laminated Glass - Factory Tour
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Could your window survive the impact of a two-by-four traveling 35 miles an hour and stay intact? It can if it’s laminated glass. And we’ll see how laminated glass can protect your property and maybe ...
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 Fashion Glass - Factory Tour
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This elegant, Victorian style bathroom owes a lot of its charm to this splendid antique looking leaded and beveled glass window. But did you know this window isn't an antique at all? In fact, it’s bra...
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| |  Vinyl Window Frames - Factory Tour
(segment #5329)
Did you know that a well-constructed vinyl window frame is extremely strong? It has great impact resistance and can even support the weight of a 200-pound man. Well today, we're in a Pennsboro, West V...
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 Stained Glass
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Did you know it takes a very small investment in tools and materials to make a stained glass project like this? Well, today we’re in Dallas,
Texas, and we’re going to show you how stained glass windo...
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| |  Window Choices
(segment #5428)
Not all windows are created equally. You need to consider your budget, the style you're after plus energy-efficiency because they are very different.
The most common that's been put in millions and ...
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 Installing a Window
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This cozy little kitchen needs more light. The homeowner would like to see some more light in here, maybe brighten it up, make it seem a little better. ...
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| |  Window/Door
(segment #6221)
Weather Shield Doors and windows give homeowners the ultimate flexibility in design and energy efficiency in achieving their dream house. ...
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 Sunburst Shutters
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In most homes, venetian blinds and curtains are the standard dressing for windows. But because many new and remodeled homes contain various window sizes, more and more consumers are choosing plantatio...
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| |  Hy-Lite Block
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Safety glazing approved, Hy-Lite acrylic block panels and windows are a strong alternative to traditional glass block construction....
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 Replacing Windows
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Windows are an important part of any house. If you select the right type of windows, they can provide more energy efficiency and safety....
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| |  Vinyl Windows
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Vinyl is the most popular material for window frames. It is durable, strong and it's energy efficie...
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 Windows
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Today's windows are a lot different. When shopping you can buy windows that looks good, offer safety, security and energy-efficiency. Did you know that today's glass can block over 60% of the sun's he...
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| |  Window Drafts
(segment #6440)
Having candles around the house is great for when the power goes off or if you just want a little atmosphere. But here are some quick tips that will put those candles work for you....
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 Window Locks
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Did you know that these little window locks don't have much of a chance up against a thief with a crowbar? Well here's a quick tip to help you feel safe at night when you're sleeping and even when you...
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| |  Window Film
(segment #6979)
Did you know that today's energy-efficient windows can average a 69% return on your investment? However, if you don't have the opportunity to put in the newer windows right now, then here are a few qu...
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 Hy-Lite Door Treatment
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Hy-Lite windows can be installed in the interior of your home, as we did on our show, by inserting the Hy-Lite Door Lite unit into an interior door....
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| |  Window Replacement
(segment #8304)
If you live in an older home that has single pane windows or aluminum windows that are starting to crack or pit, it may be time to replace those old windows with newer, more energy efficient vinyl win...
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 Windows
(segment #t32-3-96)
When you're looking for windows for you home, you're gonna get hit with all kinds of terms, argon gas, krypton gas, Low-E windows. All you really want is an energy-efficient window that makes for a co...
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| | Window Dressings
(segment #t33-1-96)
You know, in many ways, windows are just like eyeglasses. Most people spend their whole lives looking through them, but you rarely notice them. Well, today we're going to give you some ways to change ...
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Tromp L'eoil Windows
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The owners of this home built in the early 80s decided to update their kitchen recently with marble countertops, but the effect was not exactly what they were hoping for. The new addition in the same ...
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| | Measuring for Inside Mounted Window Treatments
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For inside-mounted window treatments like shades and blinds, measure the width of the inside of the window frame to the nearest 1/8 of an inch....
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Wood Frame Windows
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If you pick up any home magazine today, you're going to see a lot of ads for wood windows. People are buying them all across the country....
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| | Measuring for Outside Mounted Window Treatments
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For outside mounted window treatments like draperies, measure the width of the window including the frame to the nearest quarter inch. Then add for overlap....
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