Many people think reptiles are cheap pets, easily accessible and easy to care for. However, after purchasing or being given a reptile several things can happen.1. The reptile becomes ill and/or dies because of improper care.2. The person becomes bored with their pet and leaves it unattended or lets it go in an unsatisfactory environment.3. The cost of the reptile becomes overwhelming.4. The responsible owner enjoys the companionship of the pet...more
Garden windows are windows with a space or platform that can be used for plants needing better sunlight or sun exposure. The feature can further be added to by using shelves to create an inside garden effect within the window area. Garden windows are commonly used in bathrooms or kitchen areas by the sink. They are available in different styles and sizes, helping to create a unique area in any room they are placed.Types of Garden WindowsGarden...more
Garden windows are a spectacular alternative to ordinary windows when you are looking for more light or simply a replacement. Even if you are a beginner do-it-yourselfer, you will be amazed at how easy it is to add this special feature to your home. It adds beauty to any room and also makes it look larger by bringing in the outside!Add a few plants or herbs in the garden window and you have added decoration to it. Not only do they look amazing, features like garden windows even increase your home's resale value! Most of these garden windows are designed with a seat or a platform at the bottom that can be put to various uses.Though garden windows come in many options, basically all of them are energy efficient. They can be opened to allow a nice breeze in as they extend outside of the wall of the house and they can also be shut airtight to avoid any heat loss. With variations, they may have some panels that open and come with lockable latches for security. An awning serves the purpose of ventilation. This option allows you to keep the garden windows open while it rains as well!The most popular type of frame available is vinyl frames for these windows as they are available in an...more
Garden windows are a pleasant alternative to an old basic window. A real plus to garden windows is that they come pre-assembled. Each has a headboard, side joints, and a seat board. Before installing, remove the existing window and its sash.Cut some 2" by 4" studs to the height of the bottom edge of the widow unit, and put side. Next, place the...more
When framing up the opening for a new single hung window, be sure that you have good plumb studs on both sides, and place the cross pieces - for the top and bottom - to create the opening. Be absolutely sure that the bottom edge is level, and frame the opening so that it's half an inch too large; that way you'll room to adjust the window.Put the...more
Also known as a fixed window, single hung windows as the most basic type there is: just a pane of glass that doesn't move. The first step is to use a reciprocating saw to cut the opening for the window. Be sure to check the wall for any electrical lines or conduits before cutting. Also, cut the hole from half an inch to three-quarters of an inch too big; this will give you room for adjustments.Lift the window into position and check that it fits correctly, and then put it aside. Next, apply the flashing tape to the sill, one strip on the inside edge and then one along the outside edge. You want it to go up the side of the opening a couple inches, on both sides.Put the spacers on the sill and make level by using shims, and then put the single hung window in place - from the outside. Using a level, get the window plumb and level, and use more shims to get it that way. Around the edge of the single hung window are the nailing fins. Attach them with galvanized nails; each fin has prepared holes, so just tack each nail in one of them.Next comes the flashing tape, first on the sides, and then along the top. With the sides, make the tape go beyond the edge of the fin by two inches; on the...more
Masonry walls present unique challenges to installing single hung windows. The first step is to establish the bottom edge. Mark the wall about an inch below where you want the sill, and then use a level and tape measure to set the other corner....more
Windows stand up to a lot of weather beating. Unless you have frames that don't need painting, like PVC frames, you will want to find the right way to paint them and to look for and deal with weather damage. To do this well takes some...more
Many people say that they want a skylight for their home and they do not even know why. It usually has something to do with having a window on their roof; which is pretty cool. People that have never had one before find it to be a luxury and would...more
Visualize and feel the glow of looking up to enjoy the view of the sky on a bright day while relaxing in the comfort of your home. You may experience this feeling easily when you add skylights to your home design. Skylights provide up to thirty...more
Skylights are beautiful additions to any home when the skylight is positioned. Natural sunlight is perfect for indoor plants. It offers a healthier environment to everyone. Sometimes, however, there is just too much for enjoyment; that's when you...more
Skylights can really brighten up dull areas of the home and they are not as difficult to install for yourself as you might think. However, it is a structural; change to your home so you do need to plan the project carefully so that the skylight is...more