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Tough Choice: Double-Pane vs. Triple-Pane Windows
For ProHOME, the double-pane choice met the net-zero target — and the cost savings paid for a PV solar array.
Custom Contemporary
Featuring sleek lines in a natural landscape, the Newton Custom House was designed as a low-maintenance, single story home with a contemporary feel.
How to Install a New Window
Follow these basic steps to install a window plumb and level.
How to Flash a Window Sill
Learn how to use flexible self-adhering flashing tape to waterproof the rough sill.
How to Trim an Exterior Window
Measure, cut, and assemble window casings ahead of time to make installation fast and easy.
Can Liquid Flashing Replace Tape?
Residential builders are beginning to experiment with fluid flashing products developed for commercial jobs.
A Weatherproof Window Installation
Layers of redundant flashing and sealant ensure that the most expensive part of your house is also the best protected.
Trimming Door Jambs
Whenever I install an interior door over a floor that has already been laid, there’s a good chance that the floor is not perfectly level. To accommodate an uneven floor…
Weatherproof Window Installation, Episode 3: Insulation and Air-Sealing
Working from the interior, Brian Knight air-seals and insulates using a combination of spray foam, flexible foam backer rod, caulk, and a layer of tape.
Weatherproof Window Installation, Episode 1: Prepping the Rough Opening
Learn solid techniques for preparing a rough opening, installing a new window, and sealing it up tight.

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