Q I own a 100-plus-year-old farmhouse. We've upgraded all the double-hung windows to be more energy efficient, yet in keeping with the character of our home. Now, I want to upgrade the ill-fitting, ...

When replacing basement windows, most people now consider glass block. It's a good insulator, secure, and waterproof. It lets light in, but obscures visibility from the outside, and can incorporate ...

Learn how to safely remove an old basement window, install a new energy-efficient replacement, and finish it with clean interior trim all step by step. This guide walks you through every stage with ...

This detailed guide shows how to replace a basement window set in concrete, from demolition to installation. The process covers removing the old frame, cleaning the concrete opening, dry-fitting the ...

A hard rain a few weeks ago exposed a weakness in our basement waterproofing system, just the third time this has happened since we had the house built in 1992. One entire end of the basement flooded, ...