To test the quality of window replacements, CR test engineers seal one side and rig a specially made device that simulates wind. By Tobie Stanger The best replacement windows keep out noise and the ...

CR's wind- and rain-resistance tests reveal top performers from American Craftsman, Andersen, Jeld-Wen, Marvin, Pella, Preservation, and Reliabilt To test the quality of window replacements, CR ...

Time takes its toll on old windows: Consider the thick layers of cracked paint, the broken panes, and the missing caulk. And don’t forget about windows that no longer open. What’s a homeowner to do?

Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. Whether ...

Steve Jordan, author of "The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows," recently addressed an avid New Orleans audience of architects, homeowners and other ...

Dear James: The wood frame windows in my vintage house are pretty deteriorated. I want to repair them, not replace them, to maintain its character. What repairs to them can I do myself? — Don H. Dear ...

Everywhere Steve Jordan goes, fans flock, eager to hear words of wisdom about old wooden windows -- from rot to weatherstripping. What seems like a simple question can lead to hours of debate. "It's ...