Archive for September, 2010

What can I use for sliding windows and patio doors which don’t have working locks?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
FullHorizon asked:


I recently moved into a new place, and the locks on the patio door and windows don’t work. However, there are steel bars provided for all, that I can put between the window and frame of the wall to stop someone from sliding them open from the outside.

The owner, says since the condo is on the third floor of a 3 flat building, and the area is very quiet and residentail, that is sufficient. He also said, the steel bar is more secure than a lock on the window or door.

Would it be too petty for me to request the locks be fixed on all the above? Or what can I buy to lock the sliding windows and patio doors from the inside without the Landlord’s assistance?

I suspect the owner would have to replace the windows ect to fix the locks. I’m not sure. Thanks

Cable Lighting Fixtures

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Does anyone know of a good company/store that carries large patio pet doors? Bigger than 12″x24″ for the flap.

Saturday, September 25th, 2010
gin_kitsune37 asked:


My family has two dalmatians and one great dane and we just rescued a new great dane. Unfortunately he is too big to fit through our current dog door! I’m trying to find a patio insert door that has a bigger opening than 12″x24″. So far I have only seen wall doors of bigger size and one patio insert for a ridiculous $900. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Rheem Gas Furnace
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Does anyone know how to keep birds from crash-diving into my patio doors?

Monday, September 20th, 2010
tommie asked:


Once a week or so, I have to remove dead birds from my patio..or else I hear a thump and see an obviously dizzy bird wobbling around on the patio.How can I stop them from knocking themselves out and killing themselves on my door??

Fireplace Design Ideas
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How will we survive w/o aT.V. the size of our patio doors, and a cellphone that does everything except—?

Saturday, September 18th, 2010
big j asked:


—pick up the dry cleaning?
Oh, the horror of trying to go thru life without a pizza delivery, and cable T.V.
Is this economic “crisis” the end of civilized existence on this planet ?
I can’t bear to think about it.
PAYTON CARL:— You completely missed the point, Gomer.
You can’t be watching The Simpsons while you type on your shiny new
computer thingy, so go back to your favorite pastime of counting your fingers and blowing bubbles with your spit.
(Sp) Peyton Carter
EDIT:–My cell and my computer do more work in day than I do in a month. I’m not sure I remember how to do work and that other crumby stuff.
Who will feed me ?
Does anyone have info. on the suicide rate for people who don’t own digital T.V.?
LITTLE H:—Hold on yer mony. mite be soon you no have job, an kids kikout uniwecity .

Outdoor Bamboo Fountain
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Sliding/ Lanai Patio Doors?

Saturday, September 11th, 2010
stockwatch5 asked:


I am building a pool house and have a 12 foot opening where I would like to install 4 3-foot sliding doors that retract completely into/in front of/ behind the wall. Thus, on sunny days, I can open the 12 foot space in its entirety. I assume this will require 2 sliding tracks that extend a little over 3 foot past the opening on each side. My dilemma? where to find? Where to order? I have seen them in FL and even went to Home Depot & Lowe’s there who claim they can not sell/ship to another state. I have been to Home Depot & Lowe’s in SC who claim they have never seen/ heard of such a thing. I am hoping to order directly from a manufacturer. Thanks

Alcoa Vinyl Siding
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sliding patio doors with internal blinds?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Janice asked:


are sliding patio doors with internal blinds worth the money

Pellet Stove Comparisons
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