I live in an old house (big and secure) but old. The house has been preserved well over the years, problem is we can't get even the strongest man to open the windows. Any suggestions?!? There doesn't apear to be paint keeping them down and they are the old fashion kind with metal springs and brackets.
2006-09-07 12:48:38 · 6 answers · asked by earthmothermoon 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
try wd-40 works on anything
2006-09-07 12:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by roodawgs98 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Windows swell so first try to work on them in cool conditions and low humidity. Try to just gently rock the window from side to side by holding it at the top and rocking it.You may have a broken or jammed chain and pully.You need to remove the jam around the window to get at that. Lots of how to books on that. Good luck
2006-09-07 19:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don' be stingy.
Buy new windows.
Because yours are STICKING.
They are painted shut on the exterior. Because someone who doesn't know how to paint a window properly, painted them.
I'd buy Andersens, Narrowline.
2006-09-10 17:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the hardware shop , get some anti-rust pray in tin can, and get some unwanted engine motor oil , a little is enough. put it on the hinges. . If you want to save thousand of dollars in maintenance on your house. Get a course in handyman service from me, I give you consultation on line, or take my course on line in maintenance household, fees is negotiable, depending on individual, some people learn fast, some learn it slow.Contact me at this email: engi@tm.net.my. if you want to save a fortune, maintaining your house. it may save you a hundred thousands dollars for twenty years to maintain a house. Contact me now, I have 20 years experiences in maintaining house and properties.
2006-09-07 21:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by tkem689 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of oil on the hinges and carefully lever em
2006-09-07 19:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a stingy window.
2006-09-08 03:05:09 · answer #6 · answered by stan l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋