Window Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our window projects, how-tos, and designs.
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
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 and Install Window Boxes
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares quick tips for building beautiful window boxes
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 Insulate Window Weight Pockets
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an energy-efficient way to insulate old windows
How to Install a Storm Window
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows proper way to install a new storm window
How to Replace Sash Weights with Spring Balances
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to create easy-opening double-hung windows
How to Insulate a Window with Sash Weights
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to insulate a window with sash weights.
How to Install a Replacement Window
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to put in a new bathroom window
How to Repair Exterior Shutters
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva breathes new life into an old, broken window shutter
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 Window Sash Cords
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva repairs an old double-hung window
How to Replace a Basement Window
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva puts in a new basement window