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 ...

If your house has old, double-hung wood windows, chances are some of them don’t operate anymore. Or at least don’t operate well. Double sashes have a surprising number of parts, and when something ...

Q: I want to save energy in my older house and I know my wood windows are inefficient. I want to keep the character of my house, but keep costs down. What options do I have other than replacement ...

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 ...

Dear Jim Our double-hung window frames are still in good condition, but the windows are leaky, won't stay open, and sweat. Is there any method to just upgrade the glass portion without ripping out the ...

Q: 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 inefficient. How can I switch to double-pane glass and tighten them up?

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 ...