Window How To & DIY
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How to Identify and Repair Rotting Wood
General contractor Tom Silva takes host Kevin O’Connor through the causes of wood rot, how to avoid it, and what to do when it occurs.
How to Build a Custom Window Screen
Pro2Pro Editor, Chris Ermides, decided to upgrade the tattered window screens that came with his house by building new ones
How to Drill Through Glass
Learn how to safely drill a hole in glass without chipping, cracking, or shattering it to pieces.
How to Secure Your Windows
Whether you want to secure windows yourself or employ professional security monitoring, you can easily protect your home’s windows with a few simple changes. Keep reading for tips on improving window security and our picks for the best security products for preventing intruders.
How to Replace a Picture Window
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to remove a broken window and replace it.
How to Replace a Skylight
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a new skylight into an existing roof opening
How to Prevent Condensation on Windows
Window condensation is an ideal breeding ground for mold and mildew. Read this guide to prevent these potentially harmful species from entering your home.
5 Easy Ways to Remove Scratches from a Glass Window
Dealing with scratches on your glass windows? We’ve rounded up 5 methods for removing scratches from glass quickly and easily. Read this guide to learn more.
How to Assemble Exterior Window Trim
Sweenor Builders developed a process for trimming out windows that yields tight joints sure to withstand harsh climates
How to Trim an Interior Window
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner trim a window to match the rest of the house
How to Replace a Broken Windowpane
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva replaces a broken pane in a basement window
How to Replace a Leaking Skylight
Installing a new skylight into an existing opening with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
Planning Window Placement
We share what to do (and not to do) when deciding where to place windows on your house.
What You Need to Etch Glass Easily
DIY glass etching is a great way to personal touch to your home. Here are the materials and tools you’ll need for your project.
How to Seal Old Windows
Don’t replace those drafty old windows, here’s how to weatherstrip your double hung windows instead.
How to Board Up Windows for Hurricane
How to install plywood panels to keep flying debris at bay.
Dormer Window Ideas
Dormer windows add light and living space to a roof’s slope. See our pictures that show a variety of style and design ideas.
How to Choose Hurricane Window Covers
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner several ways to protect windows during a storm.
Waterproof Window Installation
In this how-to video, learn the correct way to install a waterproof window with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How to Replace a Window
Ready-to-install replacement units give you high performance and good looks with a minimum of fuss
How to Clean Windows Like a Pro
Looking for the best window washing solutions? Follow our DIY window cleaning tips.
Ask Kevin: Window Anatomy
Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor explains the various parts of a standard double-hung window
New Life for Old Windows
How a smart alternative to window replacement saves energy, reduces noise, and preserves the architectural integrity of two TOH TV Project Houses.
How to Repair Damaged Window Sash Cords
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner fix window sash cords to keep her double hung window in balance
How Safety Glass Can Protect You
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how safety glass breaks differently than traditional plate glass.
How to Trim a Window with Pressure-Treated Pine
General Contractor Jeff Sweenor explains how to use pre-primed, pressure-treated pine for exterior window trim and door casings
Mind the Window Gaps
If you can feel a breeze around your closed windows, consider these quick-and-easy ways to block drafts. Such stopgap measures eliminate air leaks by sealing sash perimeters from indoors. Come spring, add or replace weatherstripping for a longer-lasting fix
How to Straighten a Window
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shims a window that has fallen out of parallel due to improper installation
Make That Glass Sparkle
Windows bring in light, open up horizons, and provide a link to the outside world. These window cleaning tips will make them—and your house—shine
How to Repair a Window Muntin
When an errant sash lock mangles a wood window, here’s how to make the damage disappear
How to Quickly Prime and Paint Windows
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor works with painter Mauro Henrique to demonstrate a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window
Beat Drafts by Dressing Windows in Layers
Heat that goes out the window accounts for up to a quarter of heating bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. No need to cloak panes in winter woolens (though that might work). Learn how to cover drafty windows with stylish layers instead.
How to Replace Antique Window Sash Balancers
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner give his antique window a lift by installing new sash balancers.