http://www.houserepairtalk.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:59:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.houserepairtalk.com http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/garage-door-wont-stay-shut-7973/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:01:26 GMT I have a (hopefully) minor issue with my garage door opener. There is a small wire that runs from the motor unit along the rail to the center top of the garage door that has come loose. After this happened, the garage door won't stay shut on it's own without hitting the button again at the bottom of the cycle. This wire almost looks like some sort of ground wire. My question is, how does it attach back, and why did it come loose to begin with? It obviously maintains a sensor of some sort (and I obviously don't know much about garage door openers).

Thanks for any help,
Steve ]]> Windows and Doors stevemw http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/garage-door-wont-stay-shut-7973/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/replacing-picture-window-7926/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:53:00 GMT I've been replacing all the old wood 40+ year old double hung windows in my house with vinyl pocket replacement windows.

I have one window left, a large picture window with a double hung on each side of it. I took the inside trim off the picture window and I can take a putty knife and run it all the way around the picture window. Would caulk and the trim be the only things holding that window in place? I can order a replacement picture window, how would it install (the other replacement windows you can put screws through the side of).

Thanks for any advice. ]]> Windows and Doors bkesting http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/replacing-picture-window-7926/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/door-wont-close-7856/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:07:53 GMT I'm new but I had a general question. I went to bed last night shut the bedroom door. When I awoke this morning it was cracked. Freaked me out because I live alone. I searched my place thoroughly and no one was there. I tried closing the door but it wouldn't close. There are no obvious obstructions or anything getting caught up in the door and the hard ware seems OK. What could be causing it then? ]]> Windows and Doors Dogbert http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/door-wont-close-7856/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/trimming-accordion-door-7855/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:26:11 GMT How do I trim the bottom of a "Spectrum" vinyl accordion door? I need to trim approximately 1" and the instructions are long gone. Thanks
:help: ]]> Windows and Doors MA librarian http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/trimming-accordion-door-7855/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/leaking-windows-7847/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:36:15 GMT My windows in my 2nd bedroom both leak. It's coming in from all around the sides. It's only in this bedroom. All the windows were replaced four years ago professionally and the warranty has since passed on labor. If I call them there going to charge me. I think it's coming in around the windows. ]]> Windows and Doors SallyBrian http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/leaking-windows-7847/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/lock-installation-7845/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:34 GMT I recently installed some Emtek hardware (entries and deadbolts) and could not turn the entry tumbler so the key would be oriented the same way (notches up) for both locks. I had been told years ago by a locksmith that to avoid moisture and dirt build-up problems, the tumbler pins should always... I recently installed some Emtek hardware (entries and deadbolts) and could not turn the entry tumbler so the key would be oriented the same way (notches up) for both locks. I had been told years ago by a locksmith that to avoid moisture and dirt build-up problems, the tumbler pins should always point down. Emtek says it's their design problem but it's not important. What's the truth? ]]> Windows and Doors randr http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/lock-installation-7845/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/windows-painted-shut-7823/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:04:29 GMT The windows in the apt i'm bringing up to date/restoring has had ALL the windows painted shut! Whats the best/easiest way to open them without having to replace the original windows?
Thanks so much! ]]> Windows and Doors Staci_25 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/windows-painted-shut-7823/ http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/adding-slats-skylight-block-sun-rays-7806/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:11:16 GMT Add slats to block sun rays.]]>

Here's the how to: Add slats to block sun rays. ]]> Windows and Doors 5shot http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/adding-slats-skylight-block-sun-rays-7806/