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 ...

Q: I need to install replacement windows, and I like the appearance of wooden windows. Is wood an efficient window-frame material? What style is best for efficiency and requires the least amount of ...

Installing replacement windows can make your home quieter and less drafty, and you might even save on heating and cooling bills. That’s particularly true if you’re replacing leaky old single-pane ...

Q. I need to install some doors at my house. I've never done it before. A friend told me to make the rough opening for the door and frame larger than the actual door frame dimensions. This seems odd ...

Q I need to install replacement windows and I like the appearance of wood windows. Is wood an efficient window frame material? Which style is best for efficiency and the least amount of regular ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. Whether ...

Replacing your old windows with new ones could make your home quieter, let in more light, keep out cold drafts, and cut your utility bill. But the most expensive replacement windows don’t necessarily ...

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 ...