Dear Jim: I need to upgrade my old wood windows, but I like how the frames look. They don't stay open now and the single-pane glass is not efficient. How can I switch to double-pane glass and tighten ...

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 ...

Consider the historic double-hung window: two sashes glide effortlessly up and down, counterbalanced by iron weights attached to ropes strung through pulleys –– all hidden within walls. “As the ...

A reader sent me a photo of a wood window in his girlfriend’s bathroom. The window is suffering from rot, and the sash frame is starting to separate. He asked if I was able to determine what was ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

With a little effort, you can eliminate gaps, glaze panes and use caulk to make old wood windows more energy efficient and to help minimize the toll that time has ...