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How can I prevent the glass windows and doors from burglary? The house that have some glass doors and windows seems like it's easy to break in. Do you have any idea that I can do for stregthen them or protect them or make them safetier?

How to get spray paint off glass windows? How to get spray paint off glass windows? The idiots that flipped the house we just bought used spray paint to cover the windows in the bathroom.. instead of tinting them or using frosted glass. I need to know how to get the crap off so I can clean it up before we put window tinting on it. Any ideas? Thanks for all your help.

What do the pictures on stained glass windows represent? I am doing a project on stained glass windows and I need to know what the pictures symbolize. I know that the two keys are the keys to the gates of heaven given to peter, but there are some like an ox, that odd hat the pope wears, and many more. I would like to k now what these pictures symbolize and any answers will be greatly appreciated.

I have stain glass windows hung on frames.Can anyone help with a step-by-step process in repairing all aspects I have 4 double hung stain glass windows that are 80+ years old. I am a good do it yourselfer and would like someone to help me with a step-by-step instruction in repairing/removing glass from the window. My problem lies with the putty and framing. All aspects are chipping and cracking. The lead soder is in good condition.

How or where do I get stained glass windows repaired and reframed? Kinda goes along with my last question. The house also has 2 gorgeous stained glass windows. They are in excellent condition except for the framing around them. Would like to have them cleaned and reframed, but have had no luck with the phone book trying to find a place to do it. Also, any one have any idea how much it will cost?

How do clean antique stained glass windows? I am restoring my great grandmother's kitchen dresser and it has stained glass windows in the doors. I have sanded back the woodwork to be re-oiled but am unsure of how to clean the glass without damaging it or the lead holding the pieces together.

Are there any alternatives to double paned glass windows for a newer home? I've noticed that homes that have double paned windows commonly have them lose their seal which allows air in and out and lets moisture between the panels of glass. My home needs some of these windows replaced. Are there any alternatives for these type of windows that will fit my home? It is about 15 years old. I hate to replace them and have them continue to lose their seal on a regular basis

Where can I find entrance doors with opaque stained glass windows? Does anyone know of a manufaturer or company who sells nice entrance (front) doors? I want a wooden door with decorative stained glass windows. These glass windows MUST be opaque for privacy. I live in California, but can also order online and have them shipped. Thanks!

How to clean glass (windows etc...) without streaking? I generally use glass cleaner (windex) and paper towels to clean windows and mirrors in my house. It seems that no matter the brand of either paper towel or cleaner I am left with streaks. Any suggestions?

Is it possible to paint gesso/jesso onto the interior portion of glass windows? to make the windows opaque? We have cypress wood window frames. Just curious if this is a good alternative or not instead of using glass tinting film.

Who sells an energy-saving mesh or screen that goes over glass windows? About 10 years ago, there was a company that demonstrated a sunlight-blocking mesh screen that installed over glass windows. It also kept heat in at night. Where can I get this today?

Where do I find Edwardian Stained Glass windows? I need two stained glass windows for my house. Can anyone help suggest a good company in London North area that either salvages stained glass windows, or makes them to order, but so thet they look old and original. Preferably a company that you would personally recommed, not just ones out of the phone boook, I can look up Yellow pages myself- I am looking fore recommendations. Thanks. Thanks.

Information On The Making Of Stained Glass Windows? Can anyone give the site addy for the design and how stained glass windows are made? And before some wise ass tells me to use a search engine for this question I have not got time to mess around with a search engine!

Is there any way to keep birds from flying into our large plate glass windows? We live in the woods and the birds fly at a high rate of speed thru the trees and do not notice that there are windows in front of them. They bang into the plate glass and some die. Some just get addled and then fly away when they come to their senses. It is pitiful, and I am sure there is a way to stop it from happening. I just can't think of a way to show the birds a detour sign.

Do you know of any place which recycles large glass windows? This question does not truly fit in Green Living, but I determined that my chances of receiving an answer would be greatest in this category... I am looking to sell old tinted glass windows from a sun room which I recently remodeled. They are very large, double-paned windows. Do you know of any place in the Houston, Texas area that recycles glass of this nature? Or even in the vicinity?

how can i put an air conditioning unit to a sliding glass windows? i really need help how can i put my air condioner on a slidding glass windows i have low budget plus i rent nd i dont wanna but a [icture glass window. how can i adapt it the theslidind kind/

Want to make 2 new holes in room wall to refurbish & install 2 old leaded glass windows -any ideas/web sites? We need more natural light in the family room. We have 2 20"x19" leaded stain glass windows that we want to put on either side of the fireplace. So we need 2 new holes in the wall. In the past we put a hole in our basement wall to install a new window, but that was concrete block and a different situation. What we want to know is if there is anyone out there who may have added windows in their homes from scratch. We have within the past few years replaced the windows in our home by ourselves with prefab windows, so we have some experience with framing etc. We are particularly looking for a way to take these leaded glass windows, which are probably 80+ years old but in great shape, and somehow use them to create the old-fashioned design one would see in a mid-century bungalow - windows flanking either side of the fireplace and swinging open into the room from the side. Does anybody have any ideas or any website that might help us accomplish all of this? Thanks!

recipe for pasta pictures, like stained glass windows? There was a recipe printed in Sunset magazine in the mid 90's I believe- fresh flowers pressed between 2 round won ton wrappers. When cooked look like translucent stained glass windows-impressive! Does anyone still have this recipe? Can't find it online. Thanks, Mary

Need some sort of thin sheet, that can make my glass windows function like a one way glass.? I am looking for some privacy, but also want to open the blinds for more light and good view. Is there some sort of thin film sheets that I can buy and put them on the glass windows and they would function as a one way glass. ie, I can look out, but outsiders can't look in. Thanks.

where is the best place to buy stained glass windows? We are looking for a stained glass window, 30" x 24" (plus or minus 2 inches symmetrically). We preferably want something salvaged and in the $3-$400 range. Any tips on web sites or people who can custom make a window would be great. Thanks.

How can give my windows a stained glass look???? I want to paint my living room window to make it look like a custom stained glass window.....where do I get the supplies and how do I do it???? If anyone knows any good websites please list!!! =) thx!

Building your own glass windows? Instead of spending thousands of dollars on new windows in certain areas i am going to build my own for sheets of glass and metal/wooden framing. Is there anyone out there who knows of a decent diy window project site or book. I am going to try and make the windows as energy efficient as possible and i would like to know any ways this might be achieved. any help would be greatly appreciated.

How can I best photograph stained glass windows? I have an academic interest in medieval architecture, and I often try to photograph stained-glass from the interior. Unfortunately, the result inevitably seems to be blurred and indistinct. Is there any way I can produce crisp images of stained-glass window illustrations?

What is the best paint for clear glass windows...? My Boss wants my to find paint that is best for glass....(windows) that are store-front in a restaurant.

Do I have to worry about being exposed to UVB/ UV rays that pass through the glass windows opposite my desk? at work? The windows are shut but it's transparent without any shades/curtains so will the rays still cause harmful effects on my skin? Curtains are not an option where I work. I just want to know if we only suffer bad effects from the sun if we're directly under it or it has the same effects on us through the glass.

What year did glass change in house windows .from the old glass to what we have today with out blemishes and? old glass had pits and waves and new glass in windows today is smoth with no flaws , When did it change?

Can I have glass block basement windows if I eventually want to finish my basement? I live in St. Louis, Missouri. I am about to replace my 4 basement windows with glass block windows for security reasons. If I eventually want to finish my basement, Will the glass block windows pass code, or do I have to have a vented window that will open?

What is best sealant for glass block windows? I am installing small glass block windows in my basement and i was going to use the silicon sealent that someone suggested i use. Should i use that or some kind of mortar?

How to remove stickers from glass windows which are heated by the heat of the sun? hi there, In my room i've stuck some sticker which is a size of A4 papers. And i'm trying to remove them but if i pull them out there will be some left still stuck, so i want to remove the whole sticker easily. Please try to tell me about chemicals which are present in home (salt, lemon, vinegar etc.) which will help to remove them. By the way, I know that if there are stickers stuck on glass and heated it will be permanent.so i don't need the explaination of it. thanks!

What is double-glazed glass windows? How is it different from normal glass windows? I'm actually looking for ways to insulate the noise from outside my house. I already have an existing windows, can I just install another normal glass windows on top of it? Will the insulation work?

Where to find decorative coverings for glass windows in Canada? I'm moving into a basement apartment that doen't have a very nice view from the windows. I'm trying to find something to cover the windows with that will allow light in but provide a scenic view from the inside such as a beach or forest (something similar to when you cover a bathroom window with frosted liner) It doesn't matter if it's adhesive, cling-on or screen. I've tried to find a Canadian website or store that sells this but can't find any. I have seen some American sites that sell beautiful scenic window coverings but for a small basement the price would run too high for me to order anything. Can anyone suggest where in Canada I can find something like this? Thanks for any information provided. I'm moving into a basement apartment that doesn't have a very nice view from the windows.I'm trying to find something to cover the windows with that will allow light in but provide a scenic view from the inside such as a beach or forest(something similar to when you cover a bathroom window with frosted liner)It doesn't matter if it's adhesive, cling-on or screen.I've tried to find a Canadian website or store that sells this but can't find any.I have seen some American sites(like "Create My Scene") that sell beautiful scenic window coverings but for a small basement the price would run too high for me to order anything.Can anyone suggest where in Canada I can find something like this?Thanks for any answers provided.EDITED:I'm specifically looking for nature scenes(example a mountain range or lake),as if you were looking at the actual scene when you looked at the window.If I can't find anything like that I may go with patterns and colored designs.Again,thanks for any and all responses.

I remodeled my house, i have left over 25 pairs of wavy glass windows, where can i sell these? i've heard people are looking for this style of glass but i haven't been able to locate anyone. i also have a three piece bathroom set from the 50's. pink porcelain corner tub, sink, and toilet.

How do I learn how to make stained glass windows as an assistant or apprentice rather than from a book? I want to make windows but I need someone to ask questions of.

My flat has huge windows. The inside can only be cleaned, how do I clean the outside of the glass windows? There is no access to clean these huge windows, I live on the 2nd floor. Is there any electronic gadget that cleans the outside when you use it to clean the inside of the windows. Please suggest what I should do, as the dirt on the exterior does not allow me to open the curtains which exposes the stains.

How can I keep birds from flying into our plate glass windows? Is there a way to mark the windows or something to put over them?

How can i remove scratches from glass windows? I have many small scratches in my windows from sand paper.

What heats up the house more when the sun shines through it - single pane glass windows or double pane? We all know double pane glass keeps the heat inside the house better on cold days because of insulation values, but is there a difference between the two when it comes to sunlight shining in? After all, that works on a different physical basis, doesn't it? I'm only asking because I think it's quite handy that the sun heats up the house during the day, but it would be nice if that warmth would then stick around after sunset. It just wouldn't make sense to put in double-glazing to do that if it also means that the sun wouldn't heat up the house anymore. Any ideas, anyone? Thanks.

Does anyone know how to get plastic suction cups to stick to glass windows? I have tried cleaning the glass and the suction cups, wetting them, drying them etc. Some stick well whilst others refuse to stick for more than a few seconds. Any ideas? Thanks but I live in middle of nowhere (Africa) and we make do rather than running to shops to replace what doesn't work. WIll try toothpaste tip many thanks.

How can I remove hard water stains from glass (windows/ mirrors)? I have tried CLR but it does not work, vinegar cleans the glass but does not remove stains, razors tend to scratch and so does scrubing it with scrub pads...any ideas would be greatly appreciated. It is not my personal residence that has this problem. I work for a property management company in Pullman, WA which is in the middle of farm country. There is over 2000 aprtment units that need to be cleaned in a imely manner so I need something that can get the job done that is inexpensive and that my employees can use with out much supervision. We don't have a whole lot of time to scrap hard water off windows with razors which is caused by the sprinklers. We have great cleaners that are able to get it of fiberglass, porcline and stainless steel and chrome but windows and mirror are always a problem. Vinegar does not cut throught the build up. Any additional ideas would be great!

In older glass pane windows, what is the purpose of the circular deformity? On many older glass pane windows, one or two of the individual panes will have a circular sort of "nipple" in the middle of it, generally taking up most of that pane. What are they called, and what is the purpose of them?

Does anyone know what kind of paint can be painted on glass windows to block out all light? I want to paint my bedroom windows to block out all light. The curtains I made still allow light around the edges. I want to make it completely dark in my bedroom, even in the middle of the day (my husband sleeps during the day). What kind of paint and what color would do the job? I can't use shutters, as condensation will build up, and mold will start to grow on the window sashes. I really need to find out if there's a paint I can use that won't peel, blister or crack from being exposed to the sun (window faces east). Thank you for any help you can give. <*)))>< Are you sure that spray paint will work? I want to make sure that the heat from the sun won't crack the paint on the window, and that I won't constantly have to re-apply it. Also, I HAVE tried the tinted window stuff and it still allows too much light in. Thank you for your responses. <*)))>< I've also heard about putting tin foil on the window, but I can't do that because I have too much condensation on my window, and nothing sticks to damp vinyl window sashes. <*)))><

i make hand milled lead came for stained glass windows many famous buildings in the uk barbados eire? lead came is the internal structure that holds stained glass windows together with a life span of up too 125 years are there artists out there who might be interested

Do you know of any place which recycles large glass windows? I am looking to sell old tinted glass windows from a sun room which I recently remodeled. They are very large, double-paned windows. Do you know of any place in the Houston, Texas area that recycles glass of this nature? Or even in the vicinity?

Companies that fix broken glass windows? One of the windowpanes in my house is broken. I had tried to find a company on Google that replaces broken glass windows and I couldn't find anything. Does anyone know of a company in Toronto that does this, and do you have an approximate price of replacing a windowpane? (We have a double-glass windowpanes, only the inner windowpane is broken).

How do I go about getting a job teaching others to design and build leaded glass windows? I have been laid off my job of 26 years doing exactly this. I would like to look into teaching at a community college passing my skills onto others. Any advice? How much do you think I could expect to get paid? Thanks in advance! Yes, sorry... leaded stained glass same thing.

How do you Remove Sap from Glass Windows? I parked under a tree at school and it dripped sap onto my windshield. At first i thought it was droplets of water so i turned my wiper blades on. Unfortunately it just smeared the sap across and made it worse. Can anyone help? I don't want to go out and buy something special, are there any home-remedies i could do?

what is the best thing to use to clean glue from glass windows? i have a load of new window just put in and there is stickers and film every where which i have taken off but there is loads of glue left what it the best thing to clean this off

There is a haze between my glass windows. I am not sure what kind of windows these are.? Would i need to replace or repair these windows? Or is there anyway they can be cleaned? I just bought this house and everything is good except these windows.

why do people use news paper to clean glass windows? does the ink in news papers help to clean glass?

How do I clean the "slider tracks" on sliding glass windows and doors? The tracks are very dirty with ash and grime from the wild fires here in San Diego. What is the best product and techinque to clean them? Windex/409 is not doing the job....

How are large curved corner glass windows in big shops made? The type you may see on the corner of a department store. Huge and perfect. How is it done?

Black glass windows in car...does it make the car hotter inside on a summer day? Thinking of buying this car which is BLACK has side and back windows of black glass. I have a dog who is with me most of the time..Will the black car and black glass make it hotter inside the car? Also..is the visibility decreased from the inside of the car because of the windows?