A thorough restoration process goes far beyond sanding and repainting. Skilled specialists evaluate both visible and hidden ...

Tall, narrow windows are one of the defining characteristics of a brownstone, and for some lucky homeowners, the century-old wood windows remain intact. Often, old windows can be restored to their ...

Consider the historic double-hung window: two sashes glide effortlessly up and down, counterbalanced by iron weights attached to ropes strung through pulleys –– all hidden within walls. “As the ...

Time takes its toll on old windows: Consider the thick layers of cracked paint, the broken panes, and the missing caulk. And don’t forget about windows that no longer open. What’s a homeowner to do?

Your home window installation or repair process depends on the window company, warranty and type of installation. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our ...

Tom repairs an 1880s window; Mauro talks paint finishes; Mark and Jenn install a firepit. Tom Silva works with a window restoration specialist to repair a homeowners antique kitchen window; Mauro ...

Learn about the most common types of windows, including costs, pros and cons and which styles work best in different rooms. Compare window options to find the right fit for your home and budget.

In the second installment of this four-part series, our DIY newbie researches old window restoration on Reddit and has an out-of-body experience at the top of a ladder as she hopes to make reno ...

At Fresh Air Window Works in Iowa City, owner Larry Johnson works to save a little bit of history, one window at a time. He makes his living restoring historic windows — decades or even centuries-old ...