Figure A will help you to understand the parts of a window. Measure very carefully before you place an order, no matter what type you install. There’s nothing worse than discovering that your ...

Learning how to install replacement windows looks complicated, but actually requires only basic tools and skilldespite the ...

Q. I have a number of old double-hung windows (1965) that need serious attention. Does it make sense to repair them so I can maintain aesthetic consistency with the windows that are in OK shape? H.M.W ...

Replacement window shopping involves time, patience, and the willingness to do the research. It also requires people-management skills—as in, how to say “no” and “good-bye” to a perky and persistent ...

To test the quality of window replacements, CR test engineers seal one side and rig a specially made device that simulates wind. By Tobie Stanger The best replacement windows keep out noise and the ...

We slept, or tried to, in a boxcar on a rattling freight train, rumbling through the cold, dark plains. At least, that’s what it felt like some winter nights when we first moved into our 1920 ...

Dear James: My existing old double-hung windows still look nice, but they leak outdoor air and are difficult to open and close. What can I do to improve them myself? -- Kevin J. Dear Kevin: If ...