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Securing Home from Break-ins
The police also recommended the bolt in the window like the do it ... In our next house I'm really thinking about getting those iron bars over the windows. ...
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- Storm doors. Install impact doors instead. It is an added expense but it has been completely worth it for us. Besides the added security, for small storms, there is...
- I'm amazed to see this post!!! I was just broken into last Thursday and they broke in through our french doors in the kitchen. They shattered the entire door/glass. We...
- Dear N., I had the same thing happen to me just in the past month. We moved into a home that had been vacant for more than a year before we moved in and it's just ...
Seeking Inexpensive Auto Glass Company
Read all 5 responses: "My husband's truck has had the back window shattered and the front window has spiderweb cracks. I'd really like to replace both of ...
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- You might try Ace auto glass on Old Spicewood Springs Road. I hope that helps you! S.
- J., I used Kevin's Glass ###-###-#### to fix a borken window in my home. His prices are very reasonable and he was quick to come give a quote and get the repairs don...
- My husband shattered the back window of our Silverado when we were moving. We took it into Ace Discount Glass on Spicewood Springs. The place doesn't look that good...
Thermal Curtains - Do They Really Work?
You have to use a rod that doesn't stick out so far from the window - 6 ... We bought room darkening thermal roman shades for the windows in each of our ...
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- Hi Y., We bought room darkening thermal roman shades for the windows in each of our kids' rooms. I think they work a little. Not great, but better than if there was...
- Y.: I used to work at Country Curtains (you can order from them online or they have a store in Naperville). They have insulated curtains and yes, they work. You hav...
- I've seen insulating curtains in catalogs like Home and Hearth. The best pair of curtains I had were heavy duty silk that were lined and were very generous on both si...
Need Some Homemade Cleaning Solutions!
Oct 15, 2009 ... What I really need is a "recipe" to make a nice window cleaning .... Hi M. I use half and half with vinegar and water for my windows. ...
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- I use a mixture of 1/2 water to 1/2 vinegar to clean just about everything (I don't have hard wood floors). For the tub or sink, I throw in a bit of baking soda in th...
- For vinegar and water, I use about a 4:1 water:vinegar ratio (this is for my floors - I usually just use a store-bought vinegar-based window cleaner like Glassworks). ...
- Your absolute best bet with windows is Club Soda! It does an awesome job and is, obviously, super cheap. It doesn't matter if it's flat or still fizzy either. Just ...
Replacement Windows
Read all 22 responses: "We've had two companies come out for estimates for windows in the last year. The salesmen always piss me off because they're so ...
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- I can understand, we're going through something similar with roofing. The one guy that came out was such a whiner! My sister had several estimates for windows, inc...
- L H, I would suggest checking out www.angieslist.com. It is a great website dedicated entirely to user reviews for local and national companies. We needed gutte...
- We didn't replace windows ourselves, but I share your frustration with the smarmy and pushy salespeople. We had the same experience. We ended up going with Pella. W...
Leaking Windows
Read all 8 responses: "I think my windows are leaking, but I don't know what kind of repair person to have to come look at them? The wood around the windows ...
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- My husband is a painter and his dad is a trim carpenter, they said you should call a trim carpenter. A trim guy is the one who will replace all the trim around the win...
- If you are not worried about the paint or stains for now then I would go ahead and caulk it yourself I'm sure it would save a butload of money.I started reading it and...
- Hi!! I am sorry to hear about your problem. My husband is a union carpenter (that is laid off at the time) and does alot of side work. He has done windows, trim, sh...
Washing Windows
Read all 41 responses: "Hello, This is a little embarrasing, but does anyone know of a good product/ homemade solution for washing windows?
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- Hello, Dish soap any kind will work perfectly then after you dry the windows use windex to shine them up.
- Vinegar and water cheep and will not streak. Use newspaper to wipe with. This is a trick that is used in the service. Good luck. Done that
- Diluted white vinegar is what I use one part vinegar two parts water. It's a little stinky, but it's safe around the kids and the smell goes away
Washable Paint and Windows
Read all 5 responses: "My daughter turns 4 tomorrow and I thought I'd paint a birthday cake on the storm door for her. The paint markers are too faint (our ...
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- Hello Chriss, our patio floor still has "washable, non-toxic finger paint" from about 3 years ago.... it dried and that's it... it's not coming off. Good luck! ~C.~
- I paint windows as a side job around the holidays - I use the inexpensive craft paint found at Wal-Mart, etc. for about $1 a bottle. It is very easy to remove (Winde...
- We used to paint the windows at the day care all the time, but I do NOT know what kind of paint it was. I DO remember using permanent marker to draw out the designs a...
Questions Regarding Home Energy Efficiency (Insulation/radiant Barrier/windows)
Read all 6 responses: "I'm thinking about getting radiant barrier and/or more insulation in my attic. I have a few questions that I hope some of you can ...
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- As far as the windows are concerned, Lowe's will meet or beat anyone's price, so get two or three estimates, then call Lowe's and they will work with you. I had two f...
- Check out www.texasefficiency.com You will find a list of providers who can help with what you want to do if you live in an area where oncor delivers you electric. ...
- We had our roof replaced last year and they ordered the wrong decking -- they ordered the more expensive one with radiant barrier on it but since it was already delive...
How to Safely Get Rid of Ants?
Sprinkle Baby Magic Baby Powder in cracks, along a window sill, or under doors where ants ... Put coffee grounds around doors and windows to repel ants. ...
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- Repel ants. Sprinkle Baby Magic Baby Powder in cracks, along a window sill, or under doors where ants enter. Ants will not walk through baby powder. Mix in a smal...
- I use Melaleuca cleaning products and many of the products can be used to get rid of ants, spiders and many other uses. and are safe and natural. That is why I use t...
- If you can find the spot they are getting in through you can sprinkle cinnamon it that area and it actually suffocates them. It may sound weird but it works. We did ...
