RE: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement

2010-01-18 Thread Edward Przybylek
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement It sound like the window sash is build into the frame. open the window and Push the window to the left and it should release itself from the frame. Or it could release from the right. in a few cases. RJ - Original Message - From

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement

2010-01-18 Thread Edward Przybylek
care, Ed Przybylek From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:39 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement There are several ways that windows

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement

2010-01-17 Thread Dale Leavens
There are several ways that windows are connected to the framing of a home. Some have a flange around the outside, one part attached to the frame, it folds over 90 degrees and is nailed to the sheathing of the building then covered by the siding or brick or what ever the veneer of the building.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement

2010-01-17 Thread RJ
It sound like the window sash is build into the frame. open the window and Push the window to the left and it should release itself from the frame. Or it could release from the right. in a few cases. RJ - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement

2010-01-17 Thread Jennifer Jackson
I have two rectangular windows on the front of my home. One was broken and I learned that the aluminum edging on the front just peels off. The widow is put in place with some kind of calking type substance and then the edge covered with the aluminum edging. Jennifer - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement

2010-01-17 Thread Dale Leavens
Jennifer, That is true for just replacing the glazing not the entire window. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] broken window

2008-05-21 Thread Dale Leavens
Hello Jennifer, You probably can fix the window yourself, a lot depends on the design. Is it a sidelight? That is, is it a part of the door frame construction? Is this a steel or aluminum installation? You need first to know how the window is constructed so you can disassemble it and remove

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window

2008-04-23 Thread Scott Howell
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 23:29 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window Great story, you need to send me your number off list, so you can tell this story on the show. Regards Don - Original Message - From: RJ To: Handyman Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:45 PM Subject

RE: [BlindHandyMan] The window

2008-04-23 Thread Larry Stansifer
] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:26 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window Well hell with all that generosity, I've got a couple of projects your wife could volunteer you for. grin On Apr 22, 2008, at 10:57 PM, RJ wrote: Don, You

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window

2008-04-23 Thread RJ
: [BlindHandyMan] The window There is a toilet kit for tile. It is about 1 high and has rubber o rings and comes with long bolts.It would have been a little easier than the double wax rings. - Original Message - From: RJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Handyman blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window

2008-04-23 Thread RJ
Larry, Some times I get that feeling also. grin - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 05:48 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] The window RJ. Many years ago I used to have a wife who would volunteer me

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window

2008-04-23 Thread lenny McHugh
I don't know how long it has been out but I got mine at Lowes. I think about $5. - Original Message - From: RJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window Thanks Lenny, Haven't seen this fitting

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window

2008-04-23 Thread RJ
: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:50 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window I don't know how long it has been out but I got mine at Lowes. I think about $5. - Original Message - From: RJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:39 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window

2008-04-22 Thread Don
Great story, you need to send me your number off list, so you can tell this story on the show. Regards Don - Original Message - From: RJ To: Handyman Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:45 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] The window Lately I been a busy boy. My wife just

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The window

2008-04-22 Thread lenny McHugh
There is a toilet kit for tile. It is about 1 high and has rubber o rings and comes with long bolts.It would have been a little easier than the double wax rings. - Original Message - From: RJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:45

Re: [BlindHandyMan] car window question

2006-10-31 Thread Tom Fowle
Jennifer, As long as you have a good tight seal around the plastic I can't imagine why it should be dangerous. Unless you or someone smells exhaust while riding in the vehicle. which circumstance should always be taken very seriously indeed. Having such a repair may or may not be illegal