Q. My house has old double-hung wood windows. I cannot afford to replace them and I like the way they look. How can I improve them so they open and close easier and leak less outdoor air? A. Old ...

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We brothers grew up in our grandmother's house, a turn-of-the-century home with double-hung wood windows. Guess who was assigned the task of repairing and maintaining those contraptions? Even though ...

A preservationist architect recently noted that we often rush into replacing windows when the ones we have can be made more energy-efficient through proper maintenance. If all parts work properly and ...

Question: How do I replace a window? The current window is double-hung with sash weights, and I want to replace it with a vinyl window. Answer: Replacing double-hung wood windows with vinyl ones is ...

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 ...

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 ...