Figure A will help you to understand the parts of a window. Measure very carefully before you place an order, no matter what type you install. There’s nothing worse than discovering that your ...

Q: I need to install replacement windows, and I like the appearance of wooden windows. Is wood an efficient window-frame material? What style is best for efficiency and requires the least amount of ...

Q. I need to install some doors at my house. I've never done it before. A friend told me to make the rough opening for the door and frame larger than the actual door frame dimensions. This seems odd ...

Installing replacement windows can make your home quieter and less drafty, and you might even save on heating and cooling bills. That’s particularly true if you’re replacing leaky old single-pane ...

Dear James: With my own and neighbor kids playing sports, there are some cracked window panes I have to replace. What’s the proper way to replace glass in a wood window? — Sheryl K. Dear Sheryl: It ...

Q I need to install replacement windows and I like the appearance of wood windows. Is wood an efficient window frame material? Which style is best for efficiency and the least amount of regular ...

Energy-efficient window installation not only decreases your carbon footprint and lowers your utility bills, it also helps reduce your HVAC equipment requirements while keeping your home more ...

Q. My kitchen has a window in the south wall. I like plants, so I am considering having a garden window installed. Will one provide much space and are there any specific efficiency features I should ...

Windows can last longer than a decade or two—so unless a baseball recently came crashing into your living room, you may not have given your windows much thought. But there are a few reasons why you ...