What causes a vinyl window to smell musty and what do I do?
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Comments (2)A local glass shop can fix it right at your home. They will come measure, order the glass and when it arrives return and replace the insulated glass unit....See MoreAlmond vinyl windows, but want white walls - what to do?
Comments (6)@Lindsey they have decorated with blues and green, but the flash also really washed things out. The tile, walls and windows are all very beige. I'm pretty sure the exterior siding color is the same as the interior trim color if that helps put it in perspective. I am liking the contrast trim though, I think we might be able to make that work so the window themselves blend. @Judy I'd be really excited if we can use Simply White since it is even lighter and more neutral than what I thought we'd be stuck with. And thanks to this picture, I've actually started looking at more grey greiges for trim. We're going to the house to measure and take a bunch of pictures on Thursday. We're actually going to take a bunch of paint samples for the sole purpose of trying to match that window color so we can more accurately mock things up. I think understanding what color the windows actually are will help....See MoreWhat do I do about a window in the shower?
Comments (13)kate, again, hire a tile expert (not a contractor who also does 'tile'). You need a lot of waterproofing expertise around that window. it's an old house. problems occur w/old homes when you start to peel back the layers. Get an expert, even if it means more money. They tiled around that tub in the 20's w/no problem, so tiling around it again shouldn't be an issue. not sure why mercury made that comment. Back in the day they didn't use cement board, they used lath/mud mortar for waterproofing. Old school tile guys still use that method. They know how to tile around cast iron tubs. Higher window placement with a ledge for plants! as for tiling the apron, normally the tiler firs out the exterior, puts on cement board, and tiles on that. if you decide to do this, I would consider doing a solid tub deck surround (like in the first pic). tile/grout is not waterproof, even w/sealing. do doing all of these small tiles around the tub edge means more chance that water may get through. Have a solid piece around the top is neater and easier to keep clean. you don't have to do marble, you can do a solid white quartz. love the black accents. Or you can do something like a wainscot trim. depending on the shape of your bathtub, it may be best to get a new one....See MoreMy windows are not deep enough for blinds. What do I do?
Comments (4)Hi there, not a pro but i handle special order blinds for window treatments where i work. A 2” blind will be heavy looking on those windows when you need an outside mount, although when these are ordered for outside window frame placement, there should have been an option for outside returns for your valences. That would cover your headrail and ‘wrap’ around and ‘return’ back to the wall at a depth of your choosing. If you might consider another type of window covering, a roller shade or roman shade with a ‘flat’ fold might not be to ‘thick’ looking when completely open. If you still prefer to tilt a shade open and raise, there are 1” thick and i believe 1 1/2” faux wood slats available for order that would be a softer look....See Morermdenoble
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