Q–I have a couple of very old double-hung wood windows with damaged sash cords, making opening and closing them very difficult. How do I replace them? A–Unless you live near water, I would suggest you ...

In warm weather, there’s nothing better than opening a double-hung window to let a cooling breeze inside a stuffy room; but when the weather turns cold, you want that window to be tight and keep ...

If your house has old, double-hung wood windows, chances are some of them don’t operate anymore. Or at least don’t operate well. Double sashes have a surprising number of parts, and when something ...

If you have a drafty old wooden double-hung window that lets cooled air escape, you don’t necessarily have to install a new window. An alternative is using a sash replacement kit. It’s an attractive ...

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 ...

First used in the late 17th century, and found almost everywhere from Georgian properties and Victorian terraces to rural cottages and stately homes, sash windows remain an intrinsic part of British ...

If you have a drafty old wooden double-hung window that lets heated or cooled air escape, you don’t necessarily have to install a new window. An alternative is using a sash replacement kit. It’s an ...