Jeff, a fellow amateur radio operator, sent me a photograph of a wood window in his girlfriend’s bathroom. The window is suffering from rot, and the sash frame is starting to separate. While I don’t ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. We would like your advice on how to solve the problem of wood rot in our windows. Our house was built in 1995. When we moved in the windows seemed fine and our house inspector had no comments about ...

Imagine this: Youre taking one of your wood double-hung window sashes out of its frame when suddenly and violently, the ...

Replacing a window sash is a cost-effective alternative to complete window replacement. Professional sash replacement costs between $200 and $415, while DIY kits are cheaper. Window sash replacements ...

Q: I have three windows with glass that's either cracked or fogged. These windows, original to my early 1980s house, are double-hung and framed in wood, with vinyl on the frame and a string-type ...

If you own an old house, chances are you have at least one window that needs reglazing. There are two situations that can lead to this—a broken pane or deterioration over time. Glazing is the name of ...

Sash windows are often prized for their looks, but they cost more than standard casement windows due to their more complex engineering. (Pexels/@larissafarber) If you are looking to get your windows ...