Window How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our window step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Attach Window Boxes to Brick Siding
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to securely fasten outdoor containers to masonry
How to Wash Windows Like a Pro
Quick tips for getting a streak-free shine with window-cleaning expert Garry Jalowka
How to Replace a Leaking Skylight
Installing a new skylight into an existing opening with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How to Replace a Window Sash Spring Balancer
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva repairs a window that won't stay open
How to Replace a Door With a Window
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper way to install a new window into an old—and oversized—doorway opening
How to Repair Stuck Sash Windows
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to free a painted-shut window
How to Install Window Casing for Vinyl Siding
Adding window trim with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor
How to Install and Plant Window Boxes
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to properly mount window boxes, and This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares expert planting tips.
How to Replace a Rotted Windowsill
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tricks-of-the-trade for installing a new, long-lasting windowsill
How to Replace the Sash Lock on a Vinyl Window
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to install and swap out broken or missing window security mechanisms
Increasing Efficiency and Elevating Design With Windows
In a home filled with glass, windows, like these classics from Marvin Windows, are critical both for design and efficiency
How to Install a Skylight
TOH general contractor Tom Silva shows how new designs and better flashing make for a watertight roof window
Making Modern Windows Work in a Historic Home
The trick to renovating a historic home is to use replacement windows with authentic period details, like Marvin Windows
How to Build a PVC Window Box
PVC boards offer the look of painted wood plus protection from the elements
How to Build a Window Cornice
Use poplar boards and primed-pine crown molding to create a custom wood valance
Budget Fixes for Drafty Windows
Dealing with drafty windows and doors this winter? Keeping your home warm doesn’t have to come at a high price, thanks to these easy-to-do fixes.
12 Fall Fix-Ups That Pay You Back
Save yourself thousands in future repair, maintenance, and energy costs by not leaving these minor problems to get out of hand
How to Build and Install Window Boxes
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares quick tips for building beautiful window boxes
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 Flash a Window
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fabricate custom-fit aluminum window flashing
How to Repair a Rotted Windowsill
A quick guide to fixing exterior window trim without replacing the window
How to Make a Window Box with Vintage Trim
Wrap curvy door casing around a plastic planter filled with bright blooms for cheery window decoration
How to Clean Windows Like a Pro
Looking for the best window washing solutions? Follow our DIY window cleaning tips.
Filling Rotted Trim with Two-Part Epoxy
Durable and flexible epoxy is the best way to restore crumbling woodwork
Use Window Treatments to Control Drafts
You probably haven't thought of this line of defense against the chills
How to Repair Sash Windows
How to preserve old windows with putty, epoxy, and patience
How to Install a Wide-Angle Skylight
A clever installation method that'll improve your outlook
Painting Double-Hungs From the Outside
It's all about how you move the sash
How to Replace a Window
Ready-to-install replacement units give you high performance and good looks with a minimum of fuss
Easy Angle Finder
How to verify the slope of a windowsill without special tools or advanced math skills
Fire-Resistant Doors and Windows
Learn how heat-reflecting glass for windows and sturdy steel for doors can up your home's fire-safe quotient
How to Measure a Window Opening
Make sure your exterior shutters and storm windows fit the way they should