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  2. How to Seal Windows and Reduce Energy Bills This Winter - AOL

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    Here, we explain how to seal windows with various materials and methods including caulk, weather stripping, plastic shrink-wrap, and draft stoppers. Related: 8 Common Drafty Spots to Check for ...

  3. Why You Should Never Clean Your Windows on a Sunny Day - AOL

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    Curious about how to clean windows without streaks? See top cleaners, including a homemade solution, and mistakes to avoid when cleaning windows inside and out. ... and mistakes to avoid when ...

  4. What not to fix when selling a home: 7 updates to skip (and ...

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    Cost to replace: $30 to $100 per window for basic blinds, $10 to $200+ for custom sizes or premium materials. Alternative: Remove existing blinds and thoroughly clean windows. 4. Minor electrical ...

  5. Window cleaner - Wikipedia

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    The filtered water should contain a TDS (total dissolved solids) of 0 ppm (parts per million) when being used on windows. The reason for this is that if using above zero ppm water, reach and wash water-fed pole window cleaners cannot claim to be purified water window cleaners and subsequently, a reading above 0 ppm could lead to spotting on the ...

  6. Sealant - Wikipedia

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    A caulking sealant has three basic functions: It fills a gap between two or more substrates; it forms a barrier due to the physical properties of the sealant itself and by adhesion to the substrate; and it maintains sealing properties for the expected lifetime, service conditions, and environments.

  7. Caulk - Wikipedia

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    Caulk (also known as caulking and calking) [1] is a material used to seal joints or seams against leakage in various structures and piping. The oldest form of caulk consisted of fibrous materials driven into the wedge-shaped seams between boards on wooden boats or ships. Cast iron sewerage pipes were formerly caulked in a similar way.

  8. 5 Improvements Homeowners Should Invest In If They Plan To ...

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    Cleaning up and replacing worn-out weather stripping around your doors and windows is a simple DIY project that can help improve energy efficiency and reduce drafts. Update the Kitchen

  9. Insulated glazing - Wikipedia

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    The spring-operated balancing mechanisms also typically permit the top of the windows to swing inward, permitting cleaning of the exterior of the IG window from inside the building. The insulating glazing unit, consisting of two glass panes bound together into a single unit with a seal between the edges of the panes, was patented in the United ...