Window Restoration

We're very excited to report real and discernible progress on our window restoration project. Long at last! Yes, it's true! Can you believe it?This project that we've been planning for and talking about taking on for a dozen years is finally underway. Not only is it in progress, the progress...
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What's the best way to remove 130 year old glazing and paint from wavy glass antique window sash?While it may not be something you ask every day, it's a good question if you've ever wanted to restore an old window or salvage old glass. And quite possibly the right answer...
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Friday, September 1, 2017
Antique Window Restoration
Posted by Alex
Things have been pretty quiet here on the blog lately, but we've been hard at work on several projects. Rather than keep waiting until everything is done, we wanted to share an update to start getting you caught up. If you've been a reader here for a while you may...
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Window Restoration: How To Re-Rope Sash Cord
Posted by Alex
Or maybe it's re-rope sash, or restring windows, or re-weight with sash cord? No matter, sit back, buckle in, and get ready for a riveting blog post about restoring antique windows! I doesn't get much more exciting. (I'm lying, it can only get more exciting.)Antique double hung windows are beautiful,...
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In the summer after my senior year of high school, when I scored a veritable windfall job that paid a king's salary of $9 an hour, I gave almost no thought to the way this job might shape me and my interests as a person. I was an 18 year...
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