Category Archives: Windows

Removing Paint from Old Window Hardware – DIY

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Robert

One of my least favorite things about owning an old house is the fact that, somewhere down the line, a lazy person painted over all of the hardware throughout the house. This includes doorknob escutcheons, window hardware, light switch plates, … Continue reading →

Posted in Better than store bought, DIY, Don't Hire a Professional, Eco Friendly, House Repairs, Old Hardware, Painting, Restoration, Tools and Techniques, Windows | Tagged DIY, diy project, don't hire a professional, eco friendly, house repairs, old hardware, painting, removing paint, tools and techniques, tricks, windows | 2 Comments

Replacing a Broken Window Pane – Glazing Windows – DIY – Video

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Robert

If you own a home, chances are you’ll encounter a broken pane of glass at some point. If you have kids, pets, or an idiot husband (or neighbor), those chances go up quite a bit. Our dogs broke the first … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Don't Hire a Professional, Exterior Maintenance, Front Porch, Old Hardware, Restoration, Tools and Techniques, Windows | Tagged old ways, reglazing, window sashes | 4 Comments

Restoring Old Pulley Windows to their Former Glory – DIY – Part 1 – Tear Down

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Robert

If you own an old house, there’s a pretty good chance your windows, which probably don’t work/are painted shut, have little pulleys at the top of the window frames. Have you ever seen them working on windows that are either … Continue reading →