James is a home improvement freelance writer with over a decade of experience in a variety of trades. He has worked as a ranch hand, construction carpenter, tree climber, maintenance technician, and ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Answer: Replacing windows in your home is no small decision, and the choice of materials used in the window frame and sashes have a powerful impact on the price you’ll pay and how long they will last.

SEATTLE — Today’s windows are technological marvels. The frames and panes for even basic models provide much better insulation than old configurations, reducing drafts and cutting home energy costs.

CR's wind- and rain-resistance tests reveal top performers from American Craftsman, Andersen, Jeld-Wen, Marvin, Pella, Preservation, and Reliabilt To test the quality of window replacements, CR ...