I’ve found that windows are unlikely to come off the truck in the order you need them, so I make a roadmap of the house (it’s the same diagram, maybe neatened up, I used to write my order) so I know what windows go where.
Related Posts
Our Energy Star products work as a team
When you use a team of Energy Star products, you can save more energy and money. We always say, if you are looking to replace…
24 Oct 2012
Remodeling Payback With Windows: Top 10 Replacement Project
According to the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report (http://www.costvsvalue.com), the replacement of older, inefficient windows with upscale vinyl replacement windows is one of the…
23 Mar 2012
Pressure Treated Pine: Decks, Docks, Porches, Play Sets, More
Used for porches and play-sets, plates and pilings, decks, docks and more there is hardly a more heavily worked, more deeply depended upon material in…
11 Feb 2011
JELD-WEN’s IWP Aurora Doors and Simpson Doors
When beauty and brawn meet in one package it’s worth a second look. The IWP Aurora custom fiberglass doors/jamb packages and the Simpson impact-resistant Mastermark…
22 Jul 2009
Better Door Than Window
So you’ve just built a new deck on the back of your house and those once lovely double windows in the living room would quite…
09 Sep 2009
How to quickly fix a squeaky door in just a few minutes
Old doors sometimes mean squeaky hinges.
27 Nov 2019
Easy door decoration for the Fourth of July
The best door decoration is sometimes the easiest to make. This one is perfect for the Fourth of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day, and any day you want to show off some patriotism.
01 Jul 2014
MyFixitUpLife talk show: Lowe’s, Kayleen McCabe, Solar
Mark and Theresa are supercharging inside Lowe’s home improvement at the International Builders’ Show. If you’re curious about how to get your energy use in…
23 Jan 2011
How to edge your lawn
There are a few quick tips to edge your lawn like a pro. Check these out. A neatly trimmed lawn is a thing of beauty….
26 Feb 2014
Video: The right roof for a 120-year-old Georgian home
Mark and Theresa make a roof replacement happen on a 120-year-old Georgian-style home, with smart historic charm and on-budget peace of mind for young homeowners…
02 Feb 2012
Old House Flag Window Design
Question: An 1890s era home (OK, mansion) in my town has a unique window cut into the roof. It’s slender all of 8 inches wide…
08 Jan 2011
Curb appeal 101: 10 ways to invest in your home
Curb appeal is more than just creating a pretty face in the neighborhood, it’s a good investment in your property.
15 Aug 2014
How-to makeover our dining room so it’s not an air-tunnel
Despite the fact that it is inches away from a wood-burning stove, it’s the coldest and draftiest room in the house. It was time to makeover our dining room.
24 Nov 2008
Mark shares tips on preparing your home for the 2013 hurricane season
This is the start of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which means it’s time to take a “top down” look at your home. Even those homeowners…
03 Jun 2013
Simonton Windows
In our ongoing effort to install products on our 100-year-old home that will be easy to maintain and help reduce our energy bills, we replaced…
20 Apr 2010
