We are very excited to show you the exterior restoration of a wood frame house. Brownstoner commenter Williamsburgguys very generously shared photographs and all the details of his renovation with us.

I recently rediscovered the wisdom of saving small quantities of building materials used for home improvements. In my case, I installed a new cabinet-style sink in a powder room. The cabinet was ...

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 ...

One architectural feature that has always fascinated me is the ‘window’ in its multiple types and forms. Windows allow us to open out and connect to the world outside, bring in natural light and ...

Steve Jordan, author of "The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows," recently addressed an avid New Orleans audience of architects, homeowners and other ...

The Minnesota State Capitol located in St. Paul, Minnesota was designed by Cass Gilbert and completed back in 1905. The original windows had been replaced with aluminum windows 30 years ago and ...

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 ...

To test the quality of window replacements, CR test engineers seal one side and rig a specially made device that simulates wind. By Tobie Stanger The best replacement windows keep out noise and the ...