If you have a drafty old wooden double-hung window that lets heated or cooled air escape, you don’t necessarily have to install a new window. An alternative is using a sash replacement kit. It’s an ...

Old sash (or double-hung) windows are counter-balanced by two pairs of weights hidden in each side of the window. The weights are hung on cords that run over a pulley wheel at the top of the window ...

Some window sashes in my home are in good shape. Others are falling apart. Can I purchase replacement kits that will allow me to maintain the character of my older home? Will the replacement sash ...

We have a lot of double-glazed replacement windows on our house that are more than 20 years old. Two double-hung windows have developed a foggy appearance between the two panes of glass in the bottom ...

Dear Jim: 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 ...

Dear Jim: 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 not efficient. How can I switch to double-pane glass and tighten ...

A preservationist architect recently suggested that we often rush into replacing windows when the ones we have can be made more energy-efficient through proper maintenance. Here are things to consider ...

There is something about a sash window, isn’t there? The gentle squeak and heave as you lift it up, the rush of air that greets you. ‘For some reason, houses with them feel like a proper home,’ says a ...

Dear James: I want to get new replacement windows, but the cost is outside my budget. Is it possible to install windows myself and save the labor cost? Do I have to remove all the old trim and framing ...