Double glazing should last for many years and weather well – that’s what it is designed to do. But 13% of the double glazing owners we spoke to had problems in the first 10 years after installation.

Condensation occurs when there is a shift in temperature and warm air circulating our homes from the heating hits cold or frosty surfaces like windows. While tackling condensation that accumulates on ...

Condensation is a common sight on windows in winter, and while it's harmless on its own, it can cause mould to grow if it isn't taken care of as soon as it forms. In most cases, condensation is pretty ...

Dehumidifiers can be useful to reduce the amount of moisture in a room and would cut down the amount of condensation. Most ...

After putting away the summer garb and pulling out the winter woolens, getting ready for colder weather usually means prepping the house against leakage. Insulation and caulking are two of the first ...

Q: I would like to replace my old wooden double-hung windows with new wooden double-pane windows, retrofit if possible. Do I need to take out the old sash, plus stops, then replace them with a ...

Helen Matthews of Sheffield lives in a "proper English house", as she puts it. "So yes, flippin' freezing all the time." Until, she hastens to add, she had triple glazing installed earlier this year.

Mauro whitewashes an outdoor bench; Tom repairs a double pane window. Mauro Henrique shares the importance of prep work for any painting project, and why homeowners shouldn't skip it. Then, Mauro and ...

It is estimated that 40 percent of the United States energy consumption is used for heating and cooling buildings as well as 75 percent of the electricity. One of our main concerns in building a house ...