Time takes its toll on old windows: Consider the thick layers of cracked paint, the broken panes, and the missing caulk. And don’t forget about windows that no longer open. What’s a homeowner to do?

Replacing your old windows with new ones could make your home quieter, let in more light, keep out cold drafts, and cut your utility bill. But the most expensive replacement windows don’t necessarily ...

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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 ...

Tall, narrow windows are one of the defining characteristics of a brownstone, and for some lucky homeowners, the century-old wood windows remain intact. Often, old windows can be restored to their ...

Q: I live in a 1980 rancher with original wood, non-tilt, double-hung windows. I was raising the lower sash to let in fresh air when I heard a loud noise, like a metal spring breaking, and the heavy ...

As a committed Treehugger, one of the most important goals of my recent house renovation was to reduce energy consumption per person. The first thing many people do in a renovation is replace all the ...