Want to get the glass in your windows and patio doors really clean? It’s easier than you think. When washing window or patio door glass, use a soft, lint-free towel, like a cloth diaper, an old kitchen towel or old linen napkins. Ammonia-based cleaning products may leave streaks or produce a film that attracts moisture or dust. Instead, use vinegar-based solutions. Glass cleaner recipe If you choose to make your own cleaner, try this simple, glass cleaner recipe: Mix one cup white vinegar with 10 cups of water. Fill a spray bottle with the mixture and store leftover cleaner in a jug for future use. It's easier to keep your windows and doors clean and functioning properly, thanks to innovations and handy tips from Pella. Follow these recommendations from the Pella experts to professionally clean glass windows, insect screens, blinds and shades and hardware: How to clean windows and doors Use a premixed vinegar-based cleaner, available commercially, or make your own by mixing one part white vinegar to 10 parts water and apply to the glass. Use horizontal and vertical motions to wipe away the cleaner with a soft, lint-free towel. Wipe up cleaner promptly to keep it from settling into the glass and frame junction, which could potentially weaken the seal. Rinse with clear water if streaks remain after cleaning. Use ammonia-free products like: Windex® Glass and Surface Cleaner (clear liquid) or Sparkle Glass Cleaner (purple liquid). Remember, cleaning windows from inside the home is safer than standing on a ladder outside. Consider Pella replacement windows with a tilt-in feature (double-hung) or extra wide openings between the sash and frame (casement) for easy access and cleaning from safely inside your home. Spot-cleaning stubborn spots on glass To remove marks from grease, oil, tape, adhesive, crayons or paint, or marks from plastics that may have come into contact with the glass: Apply a small amount of nonabrasive cleaner, like Bar Keepers Friend® (SerVaas Laboratories) to a clean, wet cloth. Or apply a solvent like acetone or mineral spirits to a clean, dry, lint-free microfiber cloth. Rub on the areas of glass that need spot cleaning. Avoid getting cleansers or solvents on the wood, fiberglass or vinyl frames as they may discolor the finish. Wipe clean using a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Clean the entire glass surface as explained above. Never use a razor blade to scrape off stubborn materials and use care if using a squeegee. Doing so may leave permanent marks on the glass or scratches that could cause glass breakage. How to clean window or door screens To remove dust and dirt from screens, simply vacuum them with an upholstery brush attachment. For grease spots — typically found in kitchen screens — use a sponge, hot water and a mild detergent. For a flat screen, like those found on a window, storm door or patio door, remove the screen and wash with soap and water. Rinse and repeat as needed to clean. Or use a drapery brush attachment on a vacuum. Find more cleaning tips for flat window screen at: . How to clean blinds and shades For wood blinds, regular dusting will maintain a like-new appearance. When deeper cleaning is needed, vacuum gently with the soft brush attachment. For plastic or metal blinds, immerse blinds in a tub of lukewarm water and mild detergent. Rinse with clear water and let air dry before reinstalling. For fabric blinds or shades, use a vacuum cleaner with a drapery brush attachment to remove dust. Use a damp cloth to remove smudges, fingerprints, etc. Click here to watch a video of how to clean Pella blinds and shades. Hate cleaning blinds and shades? Visit our Pella® Designer Series® windows and patio doors page that feature between-the-glass window fashions protected from dust and dirt. Cleaning and refinishing brass door handles If your Pella door includes a solid brass handle, the brass is polished and sealed with a clear coating by the manufacturer. If an abrasive or sharp object damages the finish, it will succumb to a natural oxidation process. You can refurbish it to its original polished finish by using a quality brass polish and soft cloth. Step 1: Remove the hardware from the door so the finish will not be affected. See your owner’s manual for instructions. To locate an online Pella product manual or to view other frequently asked questions about Pella products, please visit our Support Center at Step 2: Use a quality brass polish or cleaner to clean the brass – follow the product’s directions and cautions. Note: Firm rubbing may be necessary to loosen the coating on the brass.

Not all windows are created equal. If you're replacing your home's older windows with identical new ones, what style of window you choose might not matter much. However, if you want to change the configuration, appearance or function of your windows, take a look at some of the most common window styles available. Horizontal sliders or gliders Horizontal sliders feature sashes that open and close by sliding back and forth horizontally on a track within the window frame. Only one side of the window can be open at a time. Double hung This is probably the most popular and easily recognizable window system in American homes. It features two sashes, panes of glass suspended in frames, that overlap slightly and move vertically in the window frame (although most models feature a fixed upper sash). The sashes easily move up and down due to counterweights on pulleys or springs hidden in the window frame. Awning Awning windows are hinged at the top, allowing them to open outward from the top, which gives them an appearance similar to an awning. Hopper Hopper windows are hinged at the bottom, allowing them to open outward from the bottom, which gives them an appearance similar to old-fashioned coal furnace chute hoppers. Casement Casement windows typically feature interior mounted opening mechanisms that allow the window to open outward along a vertical hinge, similar to the way a door opens. In most modern American homes, a casement window opens via cranked handle. Bay or bow windows Bay or bow windows are typically made of a framed structure featuring windows that protrude from the exterior of a home. Popular in late 1800s architecture, a bay or bow window can provide a few more square feet of living space to a room, creating the illusion of a much bigger space. Fixed windows A fixed window is a window that cannot be opened and is mainly used to allow light to enter a home. Windows can be built from wood and other materials, and each has benefits and disadvantages. Wood One of the oldest building materials available, new all-wood windows naturally resist transferring heat or cold, but swell with humidity changes. Wood requires more maintenance (regular painting or staining) than other materials. They are often more expensive. Clad wood Windows with clad construction have wooden interior frames sheathed in a durable exterior material like vinyl or aluminum. Fiberglass Fiberglass windows are durable and have greater heat transfer resistance than wood or vinyl frames, according to the U.S Department of Energy’s Energy Savers program. Aluminum or metal Aluminum or metal frames are durable, strong and virtually maintenance free. However, because metal conducts heat and cold quickly, metal windows are a poor choice for upgrading a home’s energy efficiency. Vinyl or PVC A popular window choice is vinyl or PVC. They are highly durable and don’t require regular painting. Some vinyl window frames offer insulated cavities, which can increase your home’s energy efficiency.

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A torn screen can be a pain, especially because it can let bugs, debris, and dirt that would otherwise be kept out into your home. However, there’s no need to purchase an entirely new screen and frame because the screen netting itself can simply be replaced. Replacing a small patch in a screen takes almost as much time as replacing the entire thing, and with just a few tools and some new screening, the old screen can be removed from the frame and a new one can be put in. Then you can simply replace the screen in the window or door, where it will appear perfect and new. Step 1 - Remove the Screen Gently take the screen out of the door or window frame and lay it on a flat surface, such as a large table or the floor. Tape each edge down so the frame holding the screen doesn’t move while you work. Be sure to only put tape on the outer edge of the frame so you can remove the spline (the rubber gasket that holds the screen in place) and the screen netting along the inner edge. Step 2 - Remove the Spline Use a screwdriver to help release the plastic, rubbery spline that holds the screen in the metal frame. Once you’re able to grab an edge of the spline from one of the corners, you should be able to gently pull the spline out of each side of the screen frame, using the screwdriver to pry it away from any difficult areas. Use the screwdriver in the corners as needed to help you pull the spline out. Remove all of the spline along the inside of the frame. Step 3 - Take the Screen Out At this point, you should be able to use the screwdriver to pry one corner of the screen netting out and grasp onto it tightly. Give it a tug, and pull along the edges of the screen where it meets the frame—the screen netting should come out rather easily. Follow along all four edges to remove the entire screen netting. Step 4 - Install the new Screen Lay the new screen over the metal frame evenly. Trim it with scissors about 6 to 12 inches longer than the outer edge of the screen, just to be safe. Next, complete the process you just did, but backwards. Make sure the screen is flat and even before you move on. There should be no kinks or folds. Use that same flathead screwdriver to tuck the screen into the screen frame right along one of the corners. Do this with the extra screen netting poking out over the edge—we’ll trim it later. It’s more important that the screen is installed flat and evenly. Only start with that one corner, as the spline will help hold it tightly in place in the next step. Step 5 - Replace the Spline Now that you have the screen in place in one corner, grab your screen spline tool and start at that corner where you first installed the screen. Put the new spline in place on top of the screen, and begin to roll and push the spline into place in the screen frame. Follow the edge of the screen with the tool, inserting the spline and ensuring the screen is even. Go all the way around the inside of the frame until you reach the same corner you started at. Trim the spline and tuck it inside that last corner of the frame with the screwdriver. Step 6 - Trim the new Screen Netting Take the box cutter or utility knife and cut the screen netting along the edge of the frame, just on the outside edge of the plastic spline you just installed. Be sure to cut on the outer edge and not the inner. This will trim away that excess edge of the screen, but the spline will hold the screen in place.

A Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 8 (0x5C / HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED). A Blue Screen of Death is usually hardware or driver related. Most BSODs show a STOP code that can be used to help figure out the root cause of the Blue Screen of Death. Did your PC restart after the BSOD? If the blue screen flashed and your computer rebooted automatically before you had time to read anything, see the tip at the bottom of the page. Important: Below are general Blue Screen of Death troubleshooting steps. Please reference my List of Blue Screen Error Codes for individual STOP code troubleshooting steps. Come back here if I don't have a troubleshooting guide for your specific STOP code or if you have no idea what your STOP code is. Note: Some of these steps may require you to start Windows in Safe Mode. If that's not possible then skip those steps. Don't Want to Fix This Yourself? If you're interested in fixing this BSOD problem yourself, continue with the troubleshooting in the next section. Otherwise, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a whole lot more. How To Fix a Blue Screen of Death Time Required: It might take you several hours to fix a Blue Screen of Death, depending on the STOP Code. Some steps are easy while others might be a little more complicated. Applies To: Any version of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The most important Blue Screen of Death troubleshooting step you can take is to ask yourself what you just did. Did you just install a new program or a piece of hardware, update a driver, install a Windows update, etc.? If so, there's a very good chance that the change you made caused the BSOD. Undo the change you made and test again for the STOP Error. Depending on what change you made, some solutions might include: Check that there's enough free space left on the drive Windows is installed on. Blue Screens of Death and other serious issues, like data corruption, can occur if there's not enough free space on your primary partition used for the Windows operating system. Note: Microsoft recommends that you maintain at least 100MB of free space but I regularly see problems with free space that low. I usually advise Windows users to keep at least 15% of a drive's capacity free at all times. Scan your computer for viruses. Some viruses can cause a Blue Screen of Death, especially ones that infect the master boot record (MBR) or boot sector. Important: Make sure your virus scanning software is completely up to date and that it's configured to scan the MBR and boot sector. Tip: If you can't get far enough to run a virus scan from within Windows, use one of the programs I've highlighted in my Free Bootable Antivirus Tools list instead. Apply all available Windows service packs and other updates. Microsoft regularly releases patches and service packs for their operating systems that may contain fixes for the cause of your BSOD. Update drivers for your hardware. Most Blue Screens of Death are hardware or driver related so updated drivers could fix the cause of the STOP error.

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Sarah Jacobsson Purewal/CNET 1. Right-click the Start button and select Run from the pop-up menu. In the Run dialog box, type regedit and click OK. You may encounter a User Account Control (UAC) pop-up window asking you if you want to allow this program to make changes to your computer. Click Yes to proceed. 2. The Registry Editor will open. In this window, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows. Sarah Jacobsson Purewal/CNET 3. In the Windows folder, right-click in the right pane of the Registry Editor, select New and then select Key. This will appear as a folder in the Windows folder, titled New Key #1. Rename it Personalization and select the folder by clicking it. Sarah Jacobsson Purewal/CNET 4. In the Personalization folder, right-click in the right pane of the Registry Editor, select New and then select DWORD (32-bit) Value. You will see a new item pop-up in the right pane of the Registry Editor, titled New Value #1. Rename this to NoLockScreen. Sarah Jacobsson Purewal/CNET 5. Double-click NoLockScreen to open its value data. Under Value data: change the value from 0 to 1 and click OK. Exit out of the Registry Editor and reboot your PC - you will no longer see the lock screen (though you will still see the log-in screen, where you'll need to enter your password to log in to your PC - unless you disable the log-in screen using this tutorial). Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 28, 2015, and was updated on September 6, 2016 to reflect changes made in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

Broken glass can cause serious injuries. Always wear protective gloves, work boots, and goggles when you are removing glass from a window. Remove the glass safely and clean old putty and fixings from the rabbet, as shown here, before reglazing. The technique for glass fixed with glazing beads is similar. Tape the glass before prying off the beads (you can reuse them). You should be able to free the pane from any glazing silicone fairly easily by cutting around the silicone with a craft knife. With the glass removed, scrape out the old caulk, prime any bare wood, and reglaze. Apply strips of masking tape over the surface of the window pane to prevent shards from falling when you remove the remaining glass (image 1). Protect surfaces below the window with drop cloths to catch broken glass. Tap the glass with the butt of a hammer to loosen it (image 2). Carefully remove the loose, large sections of glass first, then pick out the smaller shards. Dispose of broken glass safely (image 3). Use a hacking knife or old chisel to remove the old putty and stubborn pieces of glass from around the glazing rabbet (image 4).

At Cornerstone Home Improvements, we can install many quality brands of windows, including Replacement Windows by Anderson Windows. Because we don’t just sell one brand, we can offer you unbiased information about many different options so you can make the most informed choice. Andersen Windows is just one of the quality brands we carry. Here are few reasons why you may choose to install Andersen Windows in your Kansas City home. Exclusive Fibrex Material Makes Andersen Replacement Windows Superior Andersen replacement windows are made from Andersen’s exclusive Fibrex® material – a composite that provides the strength and stability of wood with the low-maintenance of vinyl. It’s warranted not to rot, flake, peel, pit, corrode, crack, or blister. It is also an excellent insulator and resists expanding and contracting due to changes in temperature. Because it is strong, the frames can be made a bit narrower allowing for more glass vs. frame. It’s even good for the environment because it contains over 40% reclaimed wood fiber. Plus, it’s available in 22 standard color combinations. Andersen Replacement Windows Have One of the Best Warranties in the Business The Andersen Corporation has been around for over 100 years. The Andersen Corporation is the most recognized window brand in the U.S. With a tradition of quality, innovation and craftsmanship, Andersen creates quality windows and backs them with one of the strongest warranties in the business. 20-Year Limited Warranty for Glass – The insulating glass in Andersen windows is warranted to be free from defects in manufacturing, materials and workmanship for twenty (20) years from the original installation date. 2-Year Limited Warranty for Installation – Installation of your Andersen window or door products and other Andersen company brand products by an authorized installer is warranted for a period of two (2) years from the date of original installation. Ten (10) year limited warranty for components other than glass – The frame and sash members of your Andersen window are constructed of Fibrex® material. All Fibrex material components are warranted not to flake, rust, blister, peel, crack, pit, corrode, or rot, under normal use, for ten (10) years from the original installation date. The non-glass and non-Fibrex material components of your Andersen windows are warranted to be free from defects in manufacturing, materials and workmanship for ten (10) years from the original installation date. This includes, locks, lifts, balance systems, hinges, handles, insect screens and weather stripping.