After putting away the summer garb and pulling out the winter woolens, getting ready for colder weather usually means prepping the house against leakage. Insulation and caulking are two of the first ...

We were a whirlwind of activity during the heat of late spring and early summer — not by choice, but because we wanted to finish a big project before the Fourth of July holiday. After nearly a month ...

Condensation is a cold-weather problem you notice as soon as the temperature drops. My home is prone to condensation on the inside of my single-pane windows, which also encourages mold. But ...

Q: I live in a designated historic district with strict limits on the type of windows allowed. Many windows in my house are losing the edging around the panes. Can this be repaired, or do I have to ...

Q. I have lots of questions and I’m afraid I already know some of the answers (no shortcuts) but here goes: We bought a 1978 house that has aluminum track, 12 over 12 windows. The glazing on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vacuum glazing provides stronger insulation than double glazing, but its higher cost might mean it’s not the right investment for ...