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    Computer issue

    If you go with Windows 7 professional, it will allow you to use programs that worked on XP.
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    Can I remove a post made of 1X4s?

    Can you post pictures of the post from different angles, not sure why your painter would say it's a support beam, need to see it first.
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    Removing front window from front door... is it possible?

    The company is called Feather River, here is the number to call them and find out what involved. CUSTOMER SERVICE 1.800.375.8120 WARRANTY INFORMATION & CLAIMS 1.888.533.2843
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    Window Sill repair / Replace PVC

    Hello JRV, here are the steps to replacing your window sill. If you haven't found the Vinyl Sill & Nosing you can go to any Lumber yard, that's where I got mine> http://tinyurl.com/4lrkgpf 1. Raise the sash and remove the top plate. Pry away as much material as you can. Use the...
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    Replacing Weatherstrips-But can't find them

    the weatherstripping is $4.47 at Home Depot sku 597-463
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    add in storm windows?

    Hello millervt, Have you seen the storm window from Larson that installs on the inside. Just Google "Larson inside storm window", their website has a video on how they install. The drawback is that you would have to leave the screens in place during the winter to avoid climbing the ladder. The...
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    Best or good Weather Stripping for exterior doors

    Hello Shane2943, Here is what nealtw was talking about, you can buy the compression weatherstripping at any hardware or big box store, and it can be found in colors, bronze, beige, or white. ~Tangelo
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    Channel for installing brick mould without nails?

    Hello mattpdx, thanks for writing me back. I couldn't see your picture can you send it to me or try posting it again. I did speak with Andersen tech support a moment ago, and I described your scenario to them, and they wondered if you had "Andersen Renewal" windows installed, or was it a...
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    Channel for installing brick mould without nails?

    Hello Matt! I work for the Home Depot, and so I'm familiar with the Andersen product line. Without knowing which series & style of window you have it's difficult to give an absolute answer. Do you have a Double Hung, Casement, Sliding window? Are they series 200 or 400 windows? You...
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    Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole?

    Hello Watermellon_Jones, I work for the Home Depot in Chicagoland. Have you thought about putting in a small picture window in there? You can special order a custom size, and order it with obscure glass. On the inside you can still put your cabinets in there, but leave the back & front of...
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    Installing shutters on vinyl siding

    Hello atwt, Your new shutters probably come with their own fasteners and are color matched, and are size specific. If they don't come with their own fasteners, then your contractor could use an epoxy filler to add to the hole and re-drill it after the epoxy dries. If the old holes are...
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    Stain in Double Pane Vinyl Window

    Hello qrufh11, my guess would be that if the Egg penetrated the seal, then the seal is broken, and the glass would be partially or completely fogged due to the seal failure. If there is no "fogging" between the glass, then it's possible that the stain has been there since the windows were made...
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    Trying to find my brand of window

    Hello jhurst, the "Zap Pack" line of windows are made by Jeld-Wen, and if you are considering Andersen windows, they make a pocket window, it's their 400 Woodwright series. They are available in custom sizes on the 1/8" inch & because they are called Pocket windows, they are inserted into your...
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    Side walk replacement

    Hello Mtowner, have you considered slab jacking the sunken piece of concrete. The process involves a hole being drilled into the sunken slab, then a limestone type grout is pumped into the cavity beneath the slab, and slowly the slab will raise up to the original height. You can check your local...
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