How do you bend glass, anyway? A. “Everyone does it the same way—with heat,” says John Curran, owner of Curran Glass Studio (6507 Ogden Ave., Berwyn, 708-795-8620; www.curranglass.com). Heat softens ...

Q: I have three windows with glass that's either cracked or fogged. These windows, original to my early 1980s house, are double-hung and framed in wood, with vinyl on the frame and a string-type ...

Double glazing is often hyped in the drive to save energy but older-style windows, brought up to their maximum efficiency, can be just as effective in keeping draughts at bay. Simon Tuke and Anthony ...

Picking new windows for your home can be challenging, and homeowners often ponder the many questions regarding window replacement. What windows are best for your house? Which window types offer the ...

There is something about a sash window, isn’t there? The gentle squeak and heave as you lift it up, the rush of air that greets you. ‘For some reason, houses with them feel like a proper home,’ says a ...

We explore whether modern sash designs can be both stylish and energy efficient and what to consider if you’re thinking of upgrading ...

If you are looking to get your windows replaced and you are researching prices from the best window installers, you will probably have noticed that sash windows are costlier than other styles. And if ...

Have you ever wondered how a sash window actually works? This working model demonstrates the mechanics of the ubiquitous sash window and shows the ingenuity of the design which hides the working parts ...

• Other quirks: No computers, no answering machine, no credit cards Sixty-two years ago, John Tormino borrowed $200 to start a business. His first product was a wood-frame storm door he built on the ...