Dying Vertical Blinds?I recently purchased some white vertical blinds. Even though they look great, straight away I realised I got the wrong colour. Somebody mentioned about dying them to the colour I want but I've never done anything like that before. What's the best way of doing this and what kind of dye do I need to buy? Thanks.
Is This Contact Paper?I just read a question regarding 'Removing Old Contact Paper from Windows'. While I don't have an answer, the article caused me to have a question of my own.
Back to Back Double Pane Windows?The price of triple pane glazing is almost twice the price of double pane glazing insulated windows. Does anyone have experience putting two double pane ICG's back to back?
Best Material for Making a Curtain Rod?I has an extra wide sliding glass door for which I'm wanting to make a curtain rod to hang sheers or light weight grommet type curtains. I don't want a traverse rod. The width of the window is 144 inches plus 8 inches (4 on each side).
Moisture Between Window Panes?How do you get rid of moisture between window panes?
Removing Label from a New Window?How can I remove a label from new window?
Moisture Between Window Screen and Glass?We have new double pane windows and every morning wake up to moisture between the screen and glass. What is causing this? What can we do?
Cutting Mini Blinds To Fit New Window?How do I cut mini blinds?
Installing a Glass Block Window?How many glass blocks size 8x8 do I need for a 29x30 size window?
Covering a Bathroom Window?We are remodeling a bathroom that is in a house built in 1954. It is a very small bathroom with no shower. We are installing a shower and keeping the tub and putting up the bath surround kit.
Getting Rid of Condensation Between Glass Windows?How do you remove condensation between two windows?
Rain Water Draining Into Window Well?How do I prevent rain water from draining into a window well?
Drafty Window Tips?We live in a modular home and are having problems with wind forcing cold air into the house around the window frames. Caulking would seem to be one answer. How about using an insulating foam bead? Any other ideas? I am lazy and cheap.
Making Functional Window Shutters?For years now, I've been around homes that have pretty, decorative, ornamental window shutters that don't do anything except accent the windows. I can't help but think that long ago, window shutters were actually functional.
Condensation On Windows?Why would my new double pane windows sweat only along the bottom two inches?
Repairing Broken Window Sash Cords?How do I repair a broken sash window? The cables have broken.
Storing Window Blind Cords?Does anyone have a clever way to store pull cords on window blinds? They are driving me nuts.
Covering Glass on Doors?My sister's home has a double front door with glass in the upper halves, leading into the great room. The back of the great room is all windows and french doors. Therefore, at night you can see through the whole house.
Using Flannel As A Winter Drape Lining?Has anyone ever made flannel drape liners? I want to make mine out of white flannel. It sells for 1.99 a yard here. How well does it insulate from the cold? I put plastic on the windows every year, but they are still cold. I thought if I made a flannel liner with the insulated drapes this would help with the cold one feels from the windows.
Covering a Glassed Paned Door?I have a glass pane front door in my new house and I was wondering what would be a cheap and easy way to cover it at night and when we're gone?
Darkening Room for Day Sleeper?The size shade I need runs in the hundreds. Block out drapes won't work because the hardware sticks out from the wall letting in streams of light from both sides. I now have a blanket covering the window with a black sheet behind it and it's still not dark enough. Does anyone have any inexpensive solutions? Outside appearance is not an issue.
Inexpensive Window Covering?I need to find an attractive, inexpensive way to cover a small vertical window next to my front door. The window is 35" long and 7" wide. Any suggestions would be appreciated! =)
Measuring for New Windows?My daughter wants to fix up her house before she sells it. She wants to do some of the work herself. She needs new windows but does not know how to measure for them.
Window Treatment For Victorian Bathroom?How do I decorate a window in the bathroom that does not need to be screened off for privacy? Just an idea of how to drape some voile or net curtaining on a rod or hook? Any suggestions would be appreciated. My bathroom is Victorian in style.
Suggestions For Easy Window Treaments?I have a window in desperate need of window treatments. Can anyone suggest something easy to do that 2 rambunctious boys won't tear down? Both windows are approx. 6' x 4'.
Frugal Ways To Hang Curtains?I need some ideas for thrifty curtain rods.
Window Treatment Ideas For French Doors?I am looking for a window treatment for French Doors. Currently, I am using sheers and I am tired of them, in addition, they look bulky. Can anyone help?
Staining Window Frames?I have 4 large windows on the front of my house that take a beating from the afternoon sun. The part of the window frame closest to the window, about 1" has all the finish gone and needs to be re-stained.
Moisture In Double Glazed Windows?Can you get the moisture out of leaking double glazed windows?
Creating Shades for Skylights?I have two skylights in my living room that let in way too much heat this time of year. Since I don't have an air conditioner, I would love inexpensive ideas for covering my skylights to make it cooler in here.
Making a Window More Private While Still Letting Light In?I have a window that I would like to have some light come through but I want some privacy as well. It is a garage window. It gets full sun so any curtains I hang up look bleached and awful after about a month. I'm thinking some kind of stained glass look or etched look. Any ideas to give privacy but lots of light?
Taking Down Blinds?I was pleased to see the items on cleaning blinds. However, what I want to know is how to take them down!
Wooden Window Shutters?I would like to make or purchase wooden window shutters that will bi-fold when opening or closing. I would love any input that someone could give me, I'm stumped on this one. I'd like to make them.
Looking for Storm Window Instructions?My request deals in the building of wood storm windows. The idea of using plexiglass is wonderful! What I need is a drawing or plans to build the wooden frames. I have access to the wood and have tools, I just need the instructions to build them.
Wood Stripped by Double Sided Tape?I have removed some of the plastic from windows and the 2 sided taped that holds the plastic is removing the seal and stain of the wood.
Frosty Contact Paper?Looking for frosty contact paper to cover a window without blocking the light. I have used it before, it's not just plain frosted, it had a pattern.
Ana from Florida
Glue on New Windows?I just got new windows installed in my house. They have left plastic stickers and small plastic bags glued to the windows. I have tried the antibacterial lotion but it didn't work. This is really strong adhesive. Please help. My beautiful windows look horrible with these plastic bags glued to them.
Weatherproofing Windows?We just bought a house and the windows are all needing to be replaced. Does anyone know of a way to help save energy on these low grade windows until we can afford to replace them?
Thank you.
By Christine
