Jeff, a fellow amateur radio operator, sent me a photograph of a wood window in his girlfriend’s bathroom. The window is suffering from rot, and the sash frame is starting to separate. While I don’t ...

A reader sent me a photo of a wood window in his girlfriend’s bathroom. The window is suffering from rot, and the sash frame is starting to separate. He asked if I was able to determine what was ...

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 ...

Window sash made with vintage woodworking tools by host Roy Underhill. Restoring the windows in an old mill is a challenging bit of joinery made simple by the guide stick system. Roy Underhill shows ...

Q. We would like your advice on how to solve the problem of wood rot in our windows. Our house was built in 1995. When we moved in the windows seemed fine and our house inspector had no comments about ...

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 ...

If you own an old house, chances are you have at least one window that needs reglazing. There are two situations that can lead to this—a broken pane or deterioration over time. Glazing is the name of ...