Q. How do I replace a window? The current window is double-hung with sash weights, and I want to replace it with a new vinyl window. A. Replacing double-hung wood windows with vinyl ones is about the ...

In warm weather, there’s nothing better than opening a double-hung window to let a cooling breeze inside a stuffy room; but when the weather turns cold, you want that window to be tight and keep ...

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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Some window types go hand-in-hand with certain architectural styles—Victorian houses have stained glass windows, for example, while Craftsman and Colonial homes often feature dormer windows. But no ...

Q: What should I consider before replacing the windows in my home? A: The Great Northwest is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and there is no better way to enjoy it 365 days a year than ...

New windows can make your home quieter, more attractive, and less drafty, and they don't need painting. But replacing your windows is expensive, and there are lots of decisions to make before you ...

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It’s possible that, like most people, you think your windows look just fine. But windows, like anything else in a home, have an expiration date – and you can reasonably expect yours to last about 20 ...

Old windows have both historic character and durability that can't be matched in modern, factory-made models. (ELIOT KAMENITZ / THE TIMES PICAYUNE ARCHIVE) Questions about old wood-framed windows are ...