I'm a fairly new home owner in the midwest. So, we can see some pretty harsh winters. I'm trying to prepare my house for the coming winter, and I noticed that there is no caulking on the outer edges of my windows where they meet with the siding. This may be a dumb question, but should the windows be caulked? More inside. [more inside]
posted by Swede78 on Oct 8, 2009 - 8 answers

What is the best way to clean my window with a hose? [more inside]
posted by Frasermoo on Oct 8, 2009 - 8 answers

I have an uninsulated sunroom that gets pretty chilly in the winter, and want to make it so that it is at least room temp. and can be used for plants (without breaking the bank). Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by bolognius maximus on Sep 30, 2009 - 10 answers

What is the best way to cover 8ft high windows? [more inside]
posted by cali59 on Sep 2, 2009 - 6 answers

Did somebody shoot my car? [more inside]
posted by escabeche on Aug 9, 2009 - 20 answers

Is there a piece of Mac OS X software which will let me divide a very wide screen up into several virtual displays so window/app affinity hacks like spaces will work? [more inside]
posted by tomierna on Aug 1, 2009 - 7 answers

I just moved into an amazing raw industrial loft in Downtown Los Angeles. It has rotating warehouse style windows with no screens, and I'm being eaten alive by bugs. Any ideas about how to put screens on these windows or any not-too-costly alternate solutions? (Here's a picture.) I did a Google search, but can't find the formal name for this type of window, so I'm coming up empty.
posted by ljshapiro on Jul 31, 2009 - 18 answers

Decor-challenged homeowner seeks pet-proof window coverings. Please share your experiences and recommendations. [more inside]
posted by anderjen on Jul 29, 2009 - 13 answers

Windows XP Pro x64 SP2 on hp dv4-1430us loads and run's slow on the domain but not when I log on locally. [more inside]
posted by the_binary_blues on Jul 17, 2009 - 4 answers

(Vistafilter) Cannot full screen with dual monitors [more inside]
posted by fearnothing on Jun 23, 2009 - 4 answers

We're moving into a new place in a few weeks, and we've got a nice glass block "window" in the bedroom. We love it, but the boyfriend needs darky darkness in order to sleep at night and there's a street light right outside the window. Help me figure out a window covering/curtain/shade/other! [more inside]
posted by bienbiensuper on Jun 23, 2009 - 22 answers

How much vertical clearance is needed to frame a window opening? [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling on Jun 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a program like ZMover for OS X? [more inside]
posted by andrewcilento on Jun 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Is it okay to use a window fan during a thunderstorm? [more inside]
posted by MesoFilter on Jun 11, 2009 - 7 answers

I recently got the windows tinted on my '01 Honda Civic LX. I opted to have the upper brake light cut out for safety reasons, but it looks bad due to my light-colored interior. Please help me figure out something to put over the interior around the light, or just let me know what you think, etc. [more inside]
posted by nel on Jun 5, 2009 - 11 answers

Can you identify these window parts and suggest where I could purchase equivalents? May be specific to the UK. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jun 2, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I cheaply hurricane-proof 15 large windows without paying through the nose? [more inside]
posted by Night_owl on Jun 1, 2009 - 5 answers

New place has a lovely attic, finished but no AC up there. We're planning on having the windows open with fans in them to keep the air moving and bearable. Would it be a bad idea to have a TV (plasma) up there in the humid southeastern Missouri summer? [more inside]
posted by luftmensch on Apr 23, 2009 - 14 answers

What's the best way to seal a window that doesn't shut? [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Apr 1, 2009 - 9 answers

Urban dwellers: how do you deal with windowsill grime? [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Mar 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Open second story windows = nasty cat reek. Advice? [more inside]
posted by GardenGal on Mar 8, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I avoid having my car broken into -- again? I've had a GPS and an iPod stolen out of my car twice in the past three months. Assuming I buy replacements for one or both, how do I avoid going through this yet again in another three months? What have others found to be effective or ineffective, and are there any relevant stats or studies on any of this? My current best plan is to simply remove both from my car every time I get out (except in my garage); that'll be a PITA, but manageable. Are thieves going to see the mounts and break in anyway? If I leave them locked in the glove compartment instead, are they significantly less safe than on my person? If I simply mounted the GPS somewhere other than the windshield, as suggested by the office taking the report the second time, is that enough to make a difference? [more inside]
posted by SeanCier on Mar 2, 2009 - 38 answers

I'm planning a home addition but would like peruse building material sources beyond what's available in consumer hardware stores. What sources do architects and contractors use for non-standard windows and other items? Is there a McMaster-Carr-equivalent for building materials? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jan 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Clicking on my Windows XP taskbar exhibits funky behavior, raising both the window I clicked on and a second unrelated window. Why? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Jan 28, 2009 - 3 answers

I want to open a crepe shop. Help me! [more inside]
posted by 913 on Jan 21, 2009 - 20 answers

Octagon window ideas needed. Explanation inside [more inside]
posted by midwestguy on Oct 10, 2008 - 8 answers

What's with the INTERNAL bedroom windows? [more inside]
posted by InfinateJane on Oct 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Does my window air conditioner use just as much electricity on the "fan" setting as it does on the "cool" setting? [more inside]
posted by amro on Sep 28, 2008 - 7 answers

Is there a program that will run in the background and place other program windows in a designated spot on one of my two monitors when they are launched so that I don't always have to drag them there when the program starts? [more inside]
posted by Apo11o on Sep 20, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking into tinting my car windows a) Should I do it myself or get a professional to do it? b) Can anyone recommend a good shop near Bristol, RI. c) Can cops tell if you tint the windows slightly more than the legal amount? [more inside]
posted by d(-_-)b on Sep 18, 2008 - 16 answers

iTunes has suddenly started launching a new explorer window showing H:/Ipod_Control every time I play or move a file in Itunes. It's driving me nuts. How can I make it stop?
posted by punkfloyd on Aug 22, 2008 - 2 answers

We have a street lamp in front of our house that seems inordinately bright. We currently have cardboard in our windows to keep the light out so we can sleep at night. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Aug 8, 2008 - 26 answers

We have 2 windows that need to be replaced because they leak (cold air comes through easily during the winter). I don't know what to replace them with. The difficulty is that they are 'custom' and installed in 2 ft thick adobe wall, so I just can't a buy a casement window and install it. With current windows, the carpenter made the window box and frame and separately bought cranks and installed them. Even so, I don't really like cranks like this. Any suggestions? Inside dimensions are 12" x 46" Photos here
posted by allelopath on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers

We're moving our theater into a much larger building with giant windows, and I want to utilize one of those windows as a marquee for the movies we're showing. I was thinking along the lines of this. What's the best way for me to create something similar? [more inside]
posted by bjork24 on Jul 5, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I change the behavior of searching in windows in Firefox? The Firefox search-in-browser bar is, and has always has been, awful. [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Jun 29, 2008 - 14 answers

Window cleaning question: how much is reasonable to pay for gutter, soffit and window cleaning for a 3-bedroom Victorian house (UK)? [more inside]
posted by altolinguistic on Jun 27, 2008 - 4 answers

How much UV damage am I getting sitting in a classroom for 5 hours with a big window. [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Jun 26, 2008 - 5 answers

My Windows XP randomly asks for a password for the User Accounts when there is no password, but will accept a blank password field. How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted by Deflagro on Jun 22, 2008 - 4 answers

Yet another air conditioner question...please hope me. [more inside]
posted by SassHat on Jun 9, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I stop emacs from messing with my windows? [more inside]
posted by ghost of a past number on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers

I need window coverings that let in light during the day, but offer privacy at night. [more inside]
posted by BradNelson on Jun 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Can a Chicago landlord transfer storm liability for the structure to the tenant? Can I get out of it? [more inside]
posted by a robot made out of meat on May 28, 2008 - 16 answers

Anyone have a recommendation for a good auto glass repair shop in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by scody on May 11, 2008 - 5 answers

On my external monitor (dual-monitor setup with a laptop), "maximized" windows do not take up the entire screen. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by DMan on May 7, 2008 - 6 answers

When I click the icon to make my current window fill the screen, it makes the window bigger than the screen - three of the sides align but on the right hand side the scroll bar and red X are off the screen. [more inside]
posted by meech on May 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Permanent, elegant solution for keeping an electric car window up? [more inside]
posted by jmitchell on Apr 18, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I install a window air conditioner in a patio door? Are there special things I can buy to seal the top portion, or will I need to assemble something on my own? [more inside]
posted by bsdfish on Apr 12, 2008 - 10 answers

Can you name this movie? [more inside]
posted by kimota on Mar 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Am I getting screwed over? Is $295 for a double paned glass window normal or is that too much? [more inside]
posted by bigtalldave101 on Mar 26, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm looking for a software app that helps me follow instructions for other computer procedures. [more inside]
posted by verisimilitude on Mar 3, 2008 - 10 answers