Replacing a window sash is a cost-effective alternative to complete window replacement. Professional sash replacement costs between $200 and $415, while DIY kits are cheaper. Window sash replacements ...

Dear Jim: I want to save energy in my older house and I know my wood windows are inefficient. I want to keep the character of my house, but keep costs down. What options do I have other than ...

Aliza Vigderman is an Advisory Board expert for Forbes Home. As a freelance writer and editor, Aliza has contributed to publications such as AutoInsurance.com, MSN, Security.org, The Huffington Post, ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: I need to upgrade my old wood windows, but I like how the frames look. They don't stay open now and the single-pane glass is not efficient. How can I switch to double-pane glass and tighten ...

Your house may not be able to talk to you, but nevertheless, it gives you signs when something’s not right. A home’s windows are particularly communicative. Although they don’t last forever, ...

Q: Our double-hung window frames are still in good condition, but the windows are leaky, won't stay open and sweat. Is there any method to just upgrade the glass portion without ripping out the entire ...

Before you start shopping for new windows, you need to know what can be fixed or done to make the windows you have now more energy-efficient. Of course, replacing your old windows with new ones will ...