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 ...

We brothers grew up in our grandmother's house, a turn-of-the-century home with double-hung wood windows. Guess who was assigned the task of repairing and maintaining those contraptions? Even though ...

We grew up in our grandmother's house, a turn-of-the-century home with double-hung wood windows. Guess who was assigned the task of repairing and maintaining those contraptions? Even though Dad was ...

Dear James: The wood frame windows in my vintage house are pretty deteriorated. I want to repair them, not replace them, to maintain its character. What repairs to them can I do myself? - Don H. Dear ...

We were raised in a turn-of-the-century "Spanish Style" home that was built by our grandfather, Gaetano E. Seeno. A red clay-tile roof proudly topped heavily textured beige stuccoed walls spattered ...

We brothers grew up in our grandmother’s house, a turn-of-the-20th-century home with double-hung wood windows. Every time a sash rope broke, it was our responsibility to make the repair. If you have ...

Q. My house has old double-hung wood windows. I cannot afford to replace them and I like the way they look. How can I improve them so they open and close easier and leak less outdoor air? A. Old ...

We brothers grew up in our grandmother's house, a turn-of-the-century home with double-hung wood windows. Guess who was assigned the task of repairing and maintaining those contraptions? Even though ...

Question: How do I replace a window? The current window is double-hung with sash weights, and I want to replace it with a vinyl window. Answer: Replacing double-hung wood windows with vinyl ones is ...

Installing replacement windows can make your home quieter and less drafty, and you might even save on heating and cooling bills. That’s particularly true if you’re replacing leaky old single-pane ...