Download or read book The Homeowner s Guide to Buying Replacement Windows and Hiring Contractors written by Peter Anthony Jackson and published by BlogIntoBook.com. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for homeowners thinking about replacing their existing windows and having a service provider do it for them. If you are a DIY-er or renter, then this book is not for you. It does not matter what stage you’re in as far as your window research and shopping process. You might be just beginning to do research or already thinking about having in-home estimates or already choosing between multiple bids. The material in this book covers all stages in great detail. Window replacement is both a product and a service. This book focuses on the key product benefits that matter most to you as a homeowner. The book also shows you how to find a quality contractor and how to manage the installation process to make sure everything is done right. There are easy steps any homeowner can follow to have a successful project, and Peter Jackson has created the proper tools that align with these steps clearly and succinctly.
Download or read book The Homeowner s Guide to Buying Replacement Windows and Hiring Contractors written by Peter Jackson and published by BlogIntoBook.com. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for homeowners thinking about replacing their existing windows and having a service provider do it for them. If you are a DIY-er or renter, then this book is not for you. It does not matter what stage you're in as far as your window research and shopping process. You might be just beginning to do research or already thinking about having in-home estimates or already choosing between multiple bids. The material in this book covers all stages in great detail. Window replacement is both a product and a service. This book focuses on the key product benefits that matter most to you as a homeowner. The book also shows you how to find a quality contractor and how to manage the installation process to make sure everything is done right. There are easy steps any homeowner can follow to have a successful project, and Peter Jackson has created the proper tools that align with these steps clearly and succinctly.
Download or read book Beyond the Glass written by Scott Young and published by Advantage Media Group. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are your energy bills through the roof, and is your home still cold in the winter and hot in the summer? That's the reality for many homeowners in Wisconsin today, but it doesn't have to be that way. Advances in glass technology and window construction in recent years have made old style windows obsolete. In fact, some windows now on the market are more energy efficient than the walls that surround them. Taking into consideration the window technology available today, we are able to produce high-performance windows that keep comfort at a maximum and energy consumption at a minimum. Read this book if you are considering replacing some or all of the windows in your home. Learn how to assess the performance metrics on window labels and choose the best product for your situation. Find out about single-, double-, and triple-glazing and how it affects conduction and air infiltration. Read about argon and krypton, and learn which more effectively slows conduction. From the hazards of "doing it yourself," to the pitfalls of hiring a handyman, Wisconsinite Scott "The Window Guy" Young draws from a lifetime of experience replacing windows the right way. He guides you through the basics of glass production, window styles and construction, installation, price, and long-term value. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about replacing the windows in your home. Then window shop like a pro and enjoy the comfort, convenience, good looks, and energy efficiency that high-quality, properly installed windows will deliver for years to come.
Download or read book How to Buy Replacement Windows for Your Home written by William J. Saunders and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-02-26 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying replacement windows can be a pleasant experience or an economic nightmare. This book will help you to make informed decisions, spend your time and money wisely, and to be satisfied with the results. Before being buried in the avalanche of verbal, paper and other information overload, use this book to educate yourself on the important aspects of the replacement window products, business processes, and the technical language of window terminology. Armed with specific and relevant knowledge, you can confidently take the clear path toward choosing the right products from a source that you have examined and have decided to trust with your project and to be in your home. This book will help you to decide: Why your windows should be replaced Which window style and brand to choose Who should do the replacement work What should be included in the project How the installation should proceed Where to turn if you are not satisfied And, this book includes an instructive Glossary of industry terms followed by a helpful list of window related Contacts for your reference.
Download or read book Window Buying Guide written by Gerry Rogers and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few things affect the value of your home like replacement windows. With this guidebook you will discover what you really need to know to pick the perfect replacement windows that will add value, save on utility bills and improve your comfort.
Download or read book ABA Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1991-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ABA Journal serves the legal profession. Qualified recipients are lawyers and judges, law students, law librarians and associate members of the American Bar Association.
Download or read book The Back to Basics Handbook written by Abigail Gehring and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide. Dye your own wool, raise chickens, weave a rug, make jam and cheese, and much, much more! With hundreds of projects, step-by-step sequences, photographs, charts, and illustrations, The Back to Basics Handbook will help you dye your own wool with plant pigments, graft trees, raise chickens, craft a hutch table with hand tools, and make treats such as blueberry peach jam and cheddar cheese. The truly ambitious will find instructions on how to build a log cabin or an adobe brick homestead. More than just practical advice, this is also a book for dreamers—even if you live in a city apartment you will find your imagination sparked, and there’s no reason why you can’t, for example, make a loom and weave a rag rug. Complete with tips for old-fashioned fun (square dancing calls, homemade toys, and kayaking tips), this is the ultimate concise guide to voluntary simplicity.
Download or read book The Consumer Information Catalog written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Every Landlord s Guide to Managing Property written by Michael Boyer and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate property management guide for the do-it-yourself landlord! Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (fewer than four units) rental property, Every Landlord’s Guide to Managing Property covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to: retain good, long-term tenants handle nitty-gritty maintenance such as snow removal, toilet clogs, and painting avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and move-out procedures limit costly tenant turnover and vacancies manage condos and deal with association restrictions track income and expenses and prepare for tax time hire and work with repairpersons, lawyers, and other contractors, and balance landlording with a day job or other pursuits. The third edition is completely updated to cover the latest issues affecting small-scale landlords, including updates to tax laws, new tools (online and offline) for managing rentals, and advice on incorporating rental properties into a FIRE or side hustle strategy.
Download or read book Remodeling Your Bathroom The Complete Idiot s Guide written by Dan Ramsey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step bathroom overhaul-with both ideas and hands-on help. From concept to completion, this guide can help anyone design, plan, and execute the remodeling of a bathroom. Written in the series' Illustrated format, the book combines text with more than 300 photos and illustrations to give readers ideas for how to transform their tired bathrooms into the spas of their dreams.
Download or read book The Window Sash Bible written by Steve Jordan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Window Sash Bible is about the repair, maintenance, restoration and improvement of old or historic windows made from about 1800 to 1940. With so much misinformation provided by replacement window contractors and vendors, this book aids homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, carpenters, architects, designers, preservation commission members, and anyone in the old-house business make sound decisions about windows. Since most homeowners are unaware of their alternatives, The Window Sash Bible provides an array of options to save money, energy, and historic windows for decades to come.The information is gleaned from my experience as a window repair contractor and old-house enthusiast, from other craftsmen, books, catalogues, journals, trade manuals, and ah-ha moments. Most of the recommendations are based on available materials and simple techniques that were once common. Whether doing the work yourself or hiring it done, the Window Sash Bible will help you understand how to evaluate any problems and how to undertake the repair process. Instructions range from simple tasks that anyone can do like replacing broken cords and cutting glass to repairs requiring intermediate wood working skills, for example, making a new sash rail.The book begins with window and glass history and nomenclature. Familiarity with the pieces and parts prepares you to discuss your windows knowledgably with vendors, contractors, or other professionals and also sheds light on how your windows are supposed to work. Basic repairs and putty work include removing sashes, installing new sash cords and other balances, glazing (puttying), replacing broken glass, and everything you need to know about finding and using old wavy glass. Almost any old window can be retrofitted with effective weatherstrips. You'll learn how to weather-seal your windows with materials that are usually superior to those found on new and replacement windows. Choose materials and techniques to last ten years or for the 50 year solution. After learning all you need to know about durable and inferior wood species, carpentry instructions range from a simple Dutchman repair to replacing a broken muntin or meeting rail. You'll also learn the ins-and-outs of long lasting epoxy repairs and patches.Thinking about putting those old wood storms and screens on the curb? Confused if your ugly aluminum storms are worth keeping? Learn how to convert your old wood storms into efficient, handy combination units or how to extend the life of your aluminum storms by renewing the weather seals. And what about painting? Did you know that your painter is often your window's worst enemy and that inappropriate painting techniques and poor choices of paint are the leading cause of sticky windows and ineffective weatherseals? You'll find instructions for painting inside and out, the best and worst choices for paint, and precautions to keep everyone safe from lead dust and debris. The Window Sash Bible promotes environmental friendly solutions for window maintenance, repair, and restoration. After reading it, you'll understand why most replacements are unnecessary and why your existing windows are superior to any you may replace them with.
Download or read book Community Revitalization Bibliography written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Black Decker The Complete Guide to Dream Kitchens written by Sarah Lynch and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2007-04-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lynch shows homeowners what's hot and what's not, and gives practical information on how they can achieve the kitchens of their fantasies. Recent innovations in planning and room layout are covered in detail, and the merits of premium building materials and appliances are discussed and compared.
Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1982-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
Download or read book Repairing Old and Historic Windows written by New York Landmarks Conservancy and published by Preservation Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows are a common problem in nearly every rehabilitation project--should they be repaired or must they be replaced? What can be done to repair a water-damaged sill? Can a window be retrofitted with storm windows? How can windows be replaced while still maintaining their historical integrity? Repairing Old and Historic Windows explores these questions and provides detailed information on how to go about refurbishing windows within current preservation standards. Written for homeowners, architects, builders, engineers, and preservationists, Repairing Old and Historic Windows is the complete and authoritative guide to window maintenance and repair. Chapters focus on window problems, including deterioration, weather damage, paint problems, and condensation; window maintenance, including cleaning, weatherstripping, and installing shutters; and window replacement, including design, fabrication, and installation. Some 140 photographs and illustrations, many of which are technical drawings, an extensive glossary of window refurbishing terms, and a suggested reading list provide further ideas and guidance for undertaking the repair of old and historic windows. The complete primer on window repair and maintenance.
Download or read book Consumer s Guide to Buying Energy efficient Windows and Doors written by Canada. Natural Resources Canada and published by Natural Resources Canada. This book was released on 1998 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Homeowner s Guide to Managing a Renovation written by Susan Solakian and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major home remodeling isn’t for the faint of heart; there is huge potential for design problems, cost overruns, or just unsatisfactory workmanship. Here, a professional construction manager who masterminded the redesign at New York’s famed Avery Fisher Hall as well as a massive institute-wide renovation of St. Luke’s Hospital, offers an indispensable guide for homeowners who need to manage a large-scale renovation. There’s advice on how to articulate your thoughts clearly to designers, architects, and contractors; tips on negotiating contracts; suggestions for protecting yourself from legal and financial threats; and help understanding warranty claims. Each step--from initial planning through the completed project--is covered in layman’s terms, and sample contracts, floor plans, cost estimating worksheets and other forms are provided.
