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 ...

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I am considering replacing the old wood windows in my co-op. What are the things I should be considering when shopping around for prices, etc? The apt is in an historic district so I think I will be ...

Before you get new windows for your home, consider your budget, the window style and material, and whether you can repair your existing windows.

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 ...

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 ...

While double-paned vinyl windows do provide energy savings, most energy efficiency is achieved by weather stripping around the window. More heat is lost through cracks around windows than through ...

Everywhere Steve Jordan goes, fans flock, eager to hear words of wisdom about old wooden windows -- from rot to weatherstripping. What seems like a simple question can lead to hours of debate. "It's ...

Which replacement windows are the right choice? Vinyl? Wood? Some other kind? Or none at all? It may not take an Einstein to decide, but it does take some careful thinking. The right choice depends on ...