• Start of the day, start of a new life and a greener planet
Most of us start our day with a nice warm cup of coffee, what about turning over a new leaf with that habit? Using an automatic kettle will lead to a better and more efficient energy consumption, and who knows, depending on your coffee-ing habits, might lower the burden on your pocket too!!
Once you have a kettle, make sure you descale it regularly to prevent the buildup of fur inside it, because it will reduce the efficiency of your kettle, or prevent it by using filtered water, that is soft in nature, and does not contain the minerals and compounds responsible for “furring”. Using descalers if cleaning it manually is a hassle!! These are non-toxic and relatively easy to find, or try a strong vinegar solution as the cheapest alternative. Rinse the kettle thoroughly afterwards.
Match your pan size to the amount of food you are going to cook, to save energy and your time. Or if you are cooking a small amount of different types of foods, look for a divider or steamer, it will help you with the cooking multitasking, and allow you to cook 3 or even up to 6 dishes at the same time.
written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Replacing Aluminum windows
In this article I will talk about replaing aluminum windows. As a matter of common sense, you should look for the suitable replacement window before the actually removal and have it onsite. If it’s a heavy frame, make sure you have ample support material too. Also as I have mentioned in my other articles, make sure you take the correct measurements before ordering in a new window.
Unscrew the casement and take out the glass before taking the frame down, let’s not get into any accident as long as we can easily avoid it.
Even if you have to break the glass, remember! Safety first. Wear protective goggles and use sheets to catch the “crunch”. Also make sure you throw the crunch outwards or vacuum the “crime scene” adequately.
Now unscrew the frames and use u hacksaw to take away the sections, try not to bend them unnecessarily, they will be more difficult to remove if you do so.
Finally clear out the debris and repair any damage to the sidings that your “Craftsmanship” might have caused while replacing Aluminum windows.
Replacing Aluminum windows yourself may tempt you to dispose them off. Try giving them up to somebody who can use them in their house or office. The price of aluminum windows is already high enough, so I would encourage you try recycling or just sell them off to a metal store and see how many greens you can make by replacing Aluminum windows.
written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Unscrew the casement and take out the glass before taking the frame down, let’s not get into any accident as long as we can easily avoid it.
Even if you have to break the glass, remember! Safety first. Wear protective goggles and use sheets to catch the “crunch”. Also make sure you throw the crunch outwards or vacuum the “crime scene” adequately.
Now unscrew the frames and use u hacksaw to take away the sections, try not to bend them unnecessarily, they will be more difficult to remove if you do so.
Finally clear out the debris and repair any damage to the sidings that your “Craftsmanship” might have caused while replacing Aluminum windows.
Replacing Aluminum windows yourself may tempt you to dispose them off. Try giving them up to somebody who can use them in their house or office. The price of aluminum windows is already high enough, so I would encourage you try recycling or just sell them off to a metal store and see how many greens you can make by replacing Aluminum windows.
written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
High efficiency house windows
Renovating any portion of one’s house is a painstaking event, especially for me, so it’s quite natural that I choose stuff that is long lasting, requires little maintenance and is easy to install. And so I look for High efficiency house windows.
If you share similar beliefs, then look for Milgard windows, not only are they easily replaceable, they do all the handwork against the weather themselves. So it’d be years, possibly decades before you have to worry about replacing them. They are available in all the different colors and shades, with anodized appearance as well.
These windows not only bar outside dirt and noise, they are energy efficient too and are no doubt a value for your money as they were for mine. The glass they use has a very effective insulation or air right in between, they disallows any unnecessary escape or inflow of heat. And if you choose the tinted type, it will add on to this effect.
Covered by lifetime warranty, any window will be replaced or repaired or repaired by the company if the need arises. So whether you’re looking for replacement, reconstruction or remodeling, ask your hardware store for a Milgard window. They offer different styles and accessories in compliance with your ever growing and versatile needs, with no need for a repaint. in case the variety exhausts, which would be very surprising to me, they offer custom built windows too, and the best part is, they won’t extend the lead time if you order one.
Happy renovating your house with these High efficiency house windows !
written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
If you share similar beliefs, then look for Milgard windows, not only are they easily replaceable, they do all the handwork against the weather themselves. So it’d be years, possibly decades before you have to worry about replacing them. They are available in all the different colors and shades, with anodized appearance as well.
These windows not only bar outside dirt and noise, they are energy efficient too and are no doubt a value for your money as they were for mine. The glass they use has a very effective insulation or air right in between, they disallows any unnecessary escape or inflow of heat. And if you choose the tinted type, it will add on to this effect.
Covered by lifetime warranty, any window will be replaced or repaired or repaired by the company if the need arises. So whether you’re looking for replacement, reconstruction or remodeling, ask your hardware store for a Milgard window. They offer different styles and accessories in compliance with your ever growing and versatile needs, with no need for a repaint. in case the variety exhausts, which would be very surprising to me, they offer custom built windows too, and the best part is, they won’t extend the lead time if you order one.
Happy renovating your house with these High efficiency house windows !
written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Best windows for 80 year old house
It’s true what they say about a home, there is no such place in the world, and an old house is what its age suggests-Classical. The Best windows for 80 year old house would be one that compliments its beauty and blends in just right, from where I stand; there is nothing better than a Cedar window for an old house, either white or red.
Cedar windows are environmentally proactive, and the beauty they offer is simply incomparable, especially their weathered look. So you have here a window that grows beautiful with age, just like your house.
Red Cedar, apart from its innate natural look, is surprisingly the most durable type of window too. It’s generally available in a lot of different varieties and prices. These varieties are categorized by their grain patterns. The unfinished natural look of white cedar would look great on a house that’s old or even vintage, but the reason I love this type is because it doesn’t require great maintenance, just your routine check would do. The weathering adaption is consistent with, as the name suggests, the weather, which means this type of window will not only love your house but will blend right in with your atmosphere too. But do ask for a coated one. Coating solutions and factory coated windows are readily available.
White Cedar is another type, that has a little contemporary look, but this contrast will no doubt add to the beauty of your house too.
written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Cedar windows are environmentally proactive, and the beauty they offer is simply incomparable, especially their weathered look. So you have here a window that grows beautiful with age, just like your house.
Red Cedar, apart from its innate natural look, is surprisingly the most durable type of window too. It’s generally available in a lot of different varieties and prices. These varieties are categorized by their grain patterns. The unfinished natural look of white cedar would look great on a house that’s old or even vintage, but the reason I love this type is because it doesn’t require great maintenance, just your routine check would do. The weathering adaption is consistent with, as the name suggests, the weather, which means this type of window will not only love your house but will blend right in with your atmosphere too. But do ask for a coated one. Coating solutions and factory coated windows are readily available.
White Cedar is another type, that has a little contemporary look, but this contrast will no doubt add to the beauty of your house too.
written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Best sleek windows for your house
is your home stylish? Is it clean and fresh looking? If yes, then it’s time to add in some excitement too, and for that you need the best sleek windows for your house.
Best suitable for the modern way of versatile construction, the aluminum windows would be a good option, with their sleek, silvery look, and robust profile, they will last long, and would require little maintenance on your part. These slim profiled windows will not only compliment the look of your modern house, but are easy to use, and maintain too. The slim profile is energy efficient and has great insulating abilities.
No matter what type of window you choose, try one that looks like the other windows of your house. And while looking for the best sleek windows for your house, ask for the whole range before you make a decision, there are all types to windows available, from single pane to double and sliding, look for one that blends in with you architectural style. Or if you are at lose while choosing the best sleek windows for your house take pictures along with you to the dealer, and have him make a suggestion. His display center will probably give you a good idea about what particularly you are looking for.
No haste please! Getting the best sleek windows for your house may sound like a trivial decision but believe me it’s not. Things like these portray your taste and lifestyle.
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Best suitable for the modern way of versatile construction, the aluminum windows would be a good option, with their sleek, silvery look, and robust profile, they will last long, and would require little maintenance on your part. These slim profiled windows will not only compliment the look of your modern house, but are easy to use, and maintain too. The slim profile is energy efficient and has great insulating abilities.
No matter what type of window you choose, try one that looks like the other windows of your house. And while looking for the best sleek windows for your house, ask for the whole range before you make a decision, there are all types to windows available, from single pane to double and sliding, look for one that blends in with you architectural style. Or if you are at lose while choosing the best sleek windows for your house take pictures along with you to the dealer, and have him make a suggestion. His display center will probably give you a good idea about what particularly you are looking for.
No haste please! Getting the best sleek windows for your house may sound like a trivial decision but believe me it’s not. Things like these portray your taste and lifestyle.
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Old house replacement windows
Old house replacement windows
Replacing windows in an old house is a moderately difficult job, and won’t take more then 5-7 hours for and average sized window and $500-$550 for a high performance wood insert replacement window.
The first step is to take measurements of the window required, carefully determine the sill angels and window perimeters. The next step is taking out the old sash from the jamb liners, then take the jamb liners out too with a flat bar. Now make sure the frame is free of any debris and is smooth and painted to support the replacement window. If you have sash weights in place, this might be a good opportunity to take them out and insulate, for better heating and cooling. Use fiberglass or polyurethane for insulation, though personally I like polyurethane a better insulator. Now apply Caulk around the openings and tip in the new window. Now use just 2 screws to gently lock the window in , and level it to see if it fits your requirements. Now use shims to adjust the window, once adjusted, use nails to screw it down every 4-6 inches around the perimeter. Now fill in the blanks around the perimeter that you left during installation with caulk and use any stuffing if it’s wider than 0.25 inches or so, you can use expanding foam for stuffing too, now paint the windows accordingly or leave it to weather if it’s a cedar window, and enjoy a newer outlook.
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Replacing windows in an old house is a moderately difficult job, and won’t take more then 5-7 hours for and average sized window and $500-$550 for a high performance wood insert replacement window.
The first step is to take measurements of the window required, carefully determine the sill angels and window perimeters. The next step is taking out the old sash from the jamb liners, then take the jamb liners out too with a flat bar. Now make sure the frame is free of any debris and is smooth and painted to support the replacement window. If you have sash weights in place, this might be a good opportunity to take them out and insulate, for better heating and cooling. Use fiberglass or polyurethane for insulation, though personally I like polyurethane a better insulator. Now apply Caulk around the openings and tip in the new window. Now use just 2 screws to gently lock the window in , and level it to see if it fits your requirements. Now use shims to adjust the window, once adjusted, use nails to screw it down every 4-6 inches around the perimeter. Now fill in the blanks around the perimeter that you left during installation with caulk and use any stuffing if it’s wider than 0.25 inches or so, you can use expanding foam for stuffing too, now paint the windows accordingly or leave it to weather if it’s a cedar window, and enjoy a newer outlook.
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
how to replace residential windows
Window replacement is a great way of renovating one’s house, and offers the whole setting a new uniformed look, and depending on your choice of window selection, may offer energy saving and security features as well. The first step in replacing windows is choosing a good window, one that’s secure, and noise proof and has some insulating abilities too. Like the low e-glass window, that has a thin layer of insulation on one side which prevents heat loss or gain, as well as prohibits the harmful UV’s that may creep into one’s house, damaging not just the skin, but UV sensitive items in the house too. Measuring for the new window is very important. Make sure you take the old one out when taking measurements and scrap out the interior trim very carefully too, a careless step at this stage could means that the new window is 1-2 inch too short and would not fit in. Use a hammer claw to remove the old window, carefully removing any nails that may be keeping the window in place, with all securities removed, the old window will come out nicely. Now clear any debris, and bits and patches, remnants of the old window will never let you move on to the new one. Lol :p Use a level to check if it the new window is right where it should be and nail it down. Use nails every 4-6 inches apart. Happy replacing!!
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Milgard vinyl replacement window
Milgard windows are easy to replace, life-time warranted windows whose installation won’t require more then perhaps a day in any house, even if it’s stucco. These beautiful, baked-on enameled windows come in bronze or clear anodized forms, with an option for computerized color match.
Although Milgard offers various different types of windows, the Milgard vinyl windows are perhaps the best in the range available. These units are not only energy conserving (with it’s 3D™ and 3D MAX™ energy packages-depending on your location and needs, these features are very flexible and come with SunCoat® low-E insulating glass or the SunCoatMAX® option, which provides defense against UV fabric fatiguing), but a value for the money with its easy maintenance features (No-peal, no repaint), and can be used during the construction or renovation. The sliding model offers a contemporary and relaxing look, without taking up any unnecessary space.
Not to mention the added security that they offer, with their top-of –the-line and award winning SmartTouch™ lock.
Critics of these windows however have certain reservations. Starting with the dead cold “contemporary” look, which makes the house look like a space capsule, to the price charged, they believe that it’s a lot more natural and homely to use something like cedar or wood for the windows, and the price that they have to pay for the additional non-value adding features is something that can be avoided.
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Replacement windows for cedar house
Cedar windows if chosen correctly have an incomparable beauty, available normally in red and white siding options, these windows can be custom built to suit specific housing and environmental needs.
Red cedar is generally more durable then white cedar, also more natural looking. But keep in mind the type of variety you are looking for. The different types of red cedars are categorized by their grain patterns, with the narrowest and thickest grain patterns offering better performance. The unfinished and natural looked of weathered cedar would look great on a house with similar color scheme, but it is often unadvisable to use this type since it requires long term maintenance, and would not perform well if left untreated. Also the weathering adaption will depend on the type of weather it faces, which means the window in the shadier portion of the house may turn out to be weathered differently than the rest. However if like me, u find a weathered cedar just too irresistible, ask for a coated one. Coating solutions and factory coated windows are readily available in the market.
White Cedar is much different than the red cedar, mainly because comes from a different type of forest and quite obviously a different tree. Not only is it’s look unique, but it has different grain characteristics too. Highly recommended for the “beach” look, these windows can be bought in stained combinations too, if you’re not very comfortable with the silver gray tint that characterizes and unfinished window.
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Replacing old windows in your house
When to replace:
If the answer to the following is yes, head out to get a new window ASAP
- Drafty or swollen wooden pane of your window is causing trouble when you try to open or close it?
- It is showing signs of water decay and weather damage?
- It is foggy or cold drafted during the colder months?
- To hell with it now, you just want a new window
How to replace:
Replacing a window is quite simple, u just need basic carpentering sense, a hammer and a claw and a good window, which meets your rough opening requirements.
Remove the old window by taking out it’s nails with the help of a hammer and claw and make sure the nailing flange and any remaining debris is thoroughly removed too.
Now center the new window into the opening and make sure it is plumb and square with the help of a level or the measuring tape and start nailing it every 4-6 inches around the edges. Keep using the level to see if it is properly installed. Beginners may have to repeatedly take some nails out to get it right, but don’t let that discourage you, its part of the learning process. And when you finally get it right, apart from the sense of accomplishment the personal touch that you added to your house is simply priceless.
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Replacing windows in block house
My best advice about measuring windows, is to let a rep of the place that is selling you the replacement windows do all of the measuring or YOU will be liable for any errors.
Or carefully use the illustrated directions on how to install them.
Just ”tack” your old casings up temporarily. Chances are that you will have curtains covering them anyways.
Take your accurate measurements for height and width. Double check your measurements. Re-install your casings. Do this for any other windows that you have.
These are your ROUGH OPENING measurements for “New Construction” style windows (frames and all). Use these measurements to start consultation for window ordering. (BTW-Be aware that installing New Construction style windows requires extensive work on the exterior areas for the nailing fins/flanges).
Are you installing vinyl windows? Are there windows in place? Aluminum or otherwise? If you are retrofitting vinyl windows into existing windows, you take out the glass and center metal leaving the frame intact. Then you measure the opening that you can slip in a flush fin retrofit vinyl window. Then deduct about 3/8 for clearance (about 3/16 on each side) you order the windows to that size. Make sure you get flush fin. Tell the supplier what you are doing. You can get some trim strips also. Then screw the window in place, insert some insulation around the perimeter and maybe some latex caulking and install the trim strips.
Apart from this, installing windows in block houses wouldn’t bother you much!
Written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)