A broken or damaged window doesn't necessarily mean you need to install a new window. Instead, you might be able to cut costs by replacing just one part: the window sash. Learn about window sash ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some window sashes in my home are in good shape. Others are falling apart. Can I purchase replacement kits that will allow me to maintain the character of my older home? Will the replacement sash ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

A historic home in the Central West End. The tornado that ripped through St. Louis neighborhoods on May 16 caused severe damage to both homes and businesses, including the shattering of windows and ...