Window and Door Installation

Get a Grip
This vacuum lifter handles bulky materials and helps with tasks like placing windows, setting millwork, and hanging doors.
How to Place, Shim, and Fasten a Flanged Window
Proper sequencing is crucial when it comes to installing a flanged window.
Vintage Sash Windows Get an Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Low-e storm panels improve the energy efficiency of these old sash windows without changing their classic look.
Fire-Resistant Landscaping and Home Design Details
These defensive details give homes a better chances of surviving wildfires.
Breathing New Life into Original Windows
Allied Window and Beacon Hill Restoration work together to successfully tackle the toughest restoration projects.
Do This, Not That: Mortising a Hinge without a Router
Do this, not that when working neatly with a chisel, a good option for mortising a hinge.
Fastening an Exterior Door With Brick Mold
With the right sequencing, fastening an exterior door with brick mold is easy to accomplish for a solid, smooth operating installation.
Tom Gensmer, Remodeler and Window-Repair Expert
This window and door expert is committed to repairing and restoring newer window systems to preserve their value and extend their lifespan.
Shim Trim With Screws
Using screws instead of wood shims is an easier way to hang and adjust preassembled window trim.
FHB Podcast Segment: Proper Flashing for Marvin Windows
The FHB Podcast chats about Eastern and Western-style flashing methods and when to use them.

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