Windows

Installing a window correctly It is easier than you would think.

Window trim has a twofold purpose. It looks nice and it helps seal the exterior of your house against the elements. With the proper tools and a contemplative attention to detail, finishing window...

Interior shutters are used for both practical and decorative reasons. Shutters have a classic look that can enhance the style to any room. They also serve as a window covering that can block out...

Double-hung windows consist of "two sashes," or movable sections, usually hung one on top of the other with counterweights or a spring system to make raising and lowering them easier. They are a...

To accurately measure for new full-frame replacement windows, you need to measure the rough opening. You can remove the entire existing window and measure the frame, but new windows can take...

Replacement window inserts are a fully assembled window in what's referred to as a "secondary frame." It slips into the existing window opening and you fasten it to the existing window jambs....

Replacing your own windows is a cost-saving project for a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer. It's critical that the replacement windows you buy will fit in the existing space, so measure...

Replacing or rebuilding windows is a popular project and there are plenty of energy-efficient windows on the market. Some come with trim but most are sash and jamb units ready for installation in...

A window will receive both trim for the inside and outside of the opening. Although at times the wood stock may be the same for the both the interior and exterior sides of the window, the...

Windows in an old house seldom turn out to be square, so it often takes a little bit of resourcefulness to apply trim to a window frame so it will look neat and orderly. With some basic...

Installing a replacement window can be challenging but as long a you take accurate measurements and get the correct size window an average DIYer can get the job done. Take measurements of the...

They're drafty. They leak. The glass is cracked. Those old windows just have to be replaced. Going about this chore can be a challenging task if you don't know what you're doing. But, for those...