"The best guide on the subject." --Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer In Working Windows, Terence Meany explains with detail, humor, and accessibility everything you'll need to know to repair, replace, or restore almost any window, regardless of its age. You will find: *detailed instructions for disassembling and repairing all sorts of wood windows * repair hints and tricks of the trade you won't find anywhere else * easy ways to clean and restore original hardware * safe and efficient methods of stripping, refinishing, and painting * effective ways to eliminate drafts and rattles * invaluable information on tools and materials * and more.Filled with line drawings and practical tips, this is the most comprehensive, accurate, and detailed book on the subject. Whether you are a craftsman or a do-it-yourself homeowner, you will find Working Windows packed with essential advice and instruction that will help you get your windows looking great and operating smoothly.
- ISBN10 1592287085
- ISBN13 9781592287086
- Publish Date 1 June 2005 (first published 1 September 1998)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 August 2014
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
- Imprint The Lyons Press
- Edition Revised and Updated ed.
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 233
- Language English