Storm Door Not Sealing: How to Fix Drafts and Air Leaks in Ukrainian Village, Chicago
You close your storm door and you can still feel cold air sneaking in around the edges. In winter, the drafts make your living…
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How to Fix a Rotten Wood Entry Door Bottom in Wicker Park, Chicago
You notice the bottom edge of your wood entry door feels soft when you press on it. The paint has bubbled, the wood is…
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How to Fix a Rusted Metal Entry Door Bottom in Bucktown, Chicago
You open your metal entry door and notice orange-brown flaking along the bottom edge. The paint has bubbled and cracked, and in some spots,…
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Exterior Door Swollen After Rain in West Town, Chicago
Exterior door swollen and hard to close after rain in West Town, Chicago? We sand, seal, and repair swollen doors. Call (708) 475-2454.
Read guide Water Stain Near Door Threshold in Jefferson Park, Chicago
Water stain near your door threshold in Jefferson Park, Chicago? We find and fix the water source, repair damage, and prevent recurrence. Call (708)…
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Exterior Door Lets Rain In in Portage Park, Chicago
Rain leaking through your exterior door in Portage Park, Chicago? We fix door weathersealing, thresholds, and flashings to stop water intrusion. Call (708) 475-2454.
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Cold Air Around Apartment Entry Door in Albany Park, Chicago
Cold air leaking around your apartment entry door in Albany Park, Chicago? We seal gaps, replace weatherstripping, and fix drafty entry doors. Call (708)…
Read guide Door Threshold Too High or Too Low in Logan Square, Chicago
Door threshold too high (trip hazard) or too low (draft gap) in Logan Square, Chicago? We adjust, repair, and replace door thresholds. Call (708)…
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Door Sweep Missing in Lincoln Square, Chicago
Door sweep missing or fallen off in Lincoln Square, Chicago? We install and replace door sweeps to seal gaps and eliminate drafts. Call (708)…
Read guide Weatherstripping Worn Out on Door in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Worn or cracked weatherstripping on your doors in Lincoln Park, Chicago? We replace all types of door weatherstripping for tight seals. Call (708) 475-2454.
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Daylight Visible Around Door in Lake View, Chicago
See daylight around your closed door in Lake View, Chicago? We adjust doors, replace weatherstripping, and seal gaps for a tight fit. Call (708)…
Read guide Draft Under Front Door in North Center, Chicago
Cold draft under your front door in North Center, Chicago? We install door sweeps, weatherstripping, and threshold seals to eliminate drafts. Call (708) 475-2454.
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