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 ...

Some celebrities aren't just pretty faces. A few of them are also touched with that Yankee prowess for tinkering and invention. In this weekly series, we introduce you to the Patents of the Rich and ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Picking new windows for your home can be challenging, and homeowners often ponder the many questions regarding window replacement. What windows are best for your house? Which window types offer the ...

If you are looking to get your windows replaced and you are researching prices from the best window installers, you will probably have noticed that sash windows are costlier than other styles. And if ...

Increasing regulation on thermal efficiency means a radical change is on the way for the traditional sliding sash window, says Robert Adam The vertical sliding sash window is a wonderful thing. It ...

Many UK homeowners adore their original timber sash windows but are tired of cold rooms, traffic noise and high energy bills. At the same time, the idea of ripping those windows out and replacing them ...