Repairing a window sash for the first time can feel intimidating, but it turned out to be much easier than expected. This DIY repair shares helpful insights and simple steps for restoring old windows.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...