W e were raised in a turn-of-the-century Spanish-style home built by our grandfather. A red clay-tile roof topped textured beige stuccoed walls, several archways and a column-enclosed front porch. The ...

Dear Pat: 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 in less outdoor air? - ...

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Dear James: My existing old double-hung windows still look nice, but they leak outdoor air and are difficult to open and close. What can I do to improve them myself? -- Kevin J. Dear Kevin: If ...