2015

Installing a New Window on Your Own? Here's How to Do It

There are plenty of DIY tasks you can do to improve your home's looks and functionality and window installations is one of them. If you want to try your hand at installing your own windows, read on! This step-by-step guide assumes that you've already removed your existing window or that you're working on a new home that hasn't had its windows installed yet.  Check the Rough Opening First The last thing you want is to attempt to install your window, only to discover that it doesn't fit because the measurements of the rough opening are off.

4 Ways Glass Can Make Your Home More Attractive To Sellers

One of the most effective strategies for increasing your home's resale value and/or getting it to sell more quickly is by remodeling it -- and glass products can be a major player in that process. Here are four kinds of glass installations that can improve your home's value. 1. Bathtub and Shower Enclosures One of the most effective ways to boost your home's value and aesthetic appeal is by installing glass bathtub enclosures.

DIY Windhsield Damage Repair: Tips For Working With Resin

If a small rock, a piece of hail, or a heavy piece of debris hits your windshield, then it may become damaged. Windshield damage can spread quite quickly due to engine vibrations, temperature changes, and water entering the chip. An immediate or timely repair can stop the damage from spreading and prevent a much more costly windshield replacement. An auto glass repair shop can fix the small point of damage with a resin filler material.