Windows
Find the best window brands and styles for your home, plus expert advice on repairs, replacements, and energy-efficient upgrades.
Why Investing in Replacement Windows is Worth It
While it can be a significant upfront cost, investing in high-quality windows offers long-term benefits that make them a smart choice for homeowners. Ahead, we share why upgrading them could be money well spent.
The Flangeless Window
The renovation of our Glen Ridge, NJ project house must meet strict historic criteria, which includes using all-wood windows on the street-facing side of the house. To keep things consistent, the builder/architect chose to install the same windows throughout. But these windows don’t include a nailing flange—and so require special installation procedures to keep them water and air-tight. General contractor Zack Dettmore shows Kevin O’Connor how these windows work.
Install a New Window in an Old Wall
Kevin O’Connor, Tom Silva, and one of the framers frame the rough opening for windows in the Glen Ridge project house laundry room. They explain to Kevin why they don’t need a header in this particular instance and why it’s such a pretty straightforward thing to do.
The Essential Guide to Weatherstripping
Interested in weatherstripping your home? Learn more about the benefits of weatherstripping, plus instructions on how to DIY.
Build the Bay Window You've Always Wanted
By replacing a flat picture window with a beautiful bay, you can increase natural light, expand your views, and create a cozy nook.
How to Turn a Window Into a Door
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a pair of homeowners provide safe passage to the backyard for their children by replacing a double window with a sliding patio door and building a beautiful, low-maintenance deck.
How To Repair a Double Pane Window
Cracked double-pane windows harm your home's energy efficiency. Learn how to fix them with tips from Tom Silva and a window glass expert.
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A Guide to Pressure Washing Windows to Make Them Shine
Pressure washing your windows may not sound like a difficult task, but it's a more delicate project than you think. Follow our guide.
How to Repair Fogged Windows in Your Home
No one likes looking at foggy, milky windows. Whether it’s active moisture between the panes or the residue left behind from the latest flare-up, fogged windows not only detract from your home’s curb appeal, but they could even be an indication of an energy-efficiency problem. Luckily, you don’t have to live with murky windows. They’re totally fixable, and here is how you can bring your windows back from the mist.
How to Restore an Antique Window
General contractor Tom Silva teams up with window restoration Alison Hardy to help a homeowner deal with repairing the original window in a Victorian home.
How to Build Window Flower Boxes
This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada build custom window boxes for a colorful touch of curb appeal.
The Window Woman: Giving Old Windows New Life
In an expansive workshop on the North Shore of Massachusetts, Alison Hardy—a.k.a. the Window Woman of New England—and her small team of skilled workers are meticulously restoring dozens of weathered, century-old sashes.
Practical Air Sealing Techniques for Windows to Save Energy
Learn several budget-friendly, DIY ways to seal and insulate your existing windows and save energy without replacing them.
How To Identify and Repair Rotting Wood
Read our step-by-step instructions on identifying and repairing rotting wood and learn how to keep your home’s wood components in top shape.
How To Prevent Condensation on Windows
Window condensation is an ideal breeding ground for mold and mildew. Our guide shows you how to prevent condensation on windows.
All About Storm Windows
Preserve nice, wood windows—or just save on the cost of replacement—while boosting energy efficiency and reducing noise transmission with the newest generation of storm windows.
Bringing the Outside In with Marvin’s Skycove
This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains a few features of Marvin’s Skycove window.
How Much Does Window Replacement Cost?
In this guide, we’ll take a look at some average price ranges for different types of windows and framing materials to help you plan your window replacement.
Bringing the Outside In | 2021 Modern Barnhouse
At the 2021 Modern Barnhouse, the design is starting to come to life. One of the key elements of this Scandinavian-inspired home is the windows, which will highlight the unique beauty of the property. See how Sierra Pacific Windows helped frame the entire end walls with windows to help bring the natural light directly into the space.
How To Drill Through Glass Safely and Effectively
This step-by-step guide will teach you how to safely drill a hole in glass without chipping, cracking, or shattering it to pieces.
The Surprising Benefits of Skylights
Skylights are designed to bring more natural light into the home, and they can dramatically up the wow factor in any room.
3 Day Blinds Review
When you’re shopping for new window treatments like blinds or shutters, choose a company with great products and customer service. In this 3 Day Blinds review, we examine what the company has to offer to help you determine if its products are right for you.
Window Design with Elegance and Efficiency
When it came to restoring our 1890 Shingle-style Cape Ann home to its former glory, both the designer and architect at SV Design knew that the windows were critical to the home’s architecture. Working with the homeowner’s vision to create a lighter and brighter space, they chose Marvin to bring the view of the outside in with new windows and doors, as well as retain the integrity of the home’s design, and provide the efficiency and technology to make the home comfortable.
S19 E5: All About Windows
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor explain everything you need to know about using, installing, maintaining and repairing a window.
How to Install Window Blinds to Add Privacy to a Home
Blinds are a great way to add privacy to your home. Read this step-by-step guide to learn how to install blinds on your home’s windows.
Renewal by Andersen Review
In this Renewal by Andersen review, we examine the company’s services, cost, reputation, and more.
All About Window Tinting: Types of Tints, Installation and More
Learn if adding tint to your home’s windows is worth it, as well as the methods for installation, types of tint available, and more.
Letting Natural Light In
Here’s how we let the sun in and flooded our coastal Idea House with an abundance of natural light and fresh air.
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 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 Install a Window Sash Replacement Kit
Learn how to replace a window sash as This Old House’s Tom Silva demonstrates how to install double-hung window sashes using a replacement kit.
How to Install an Egress Window for Safety and Aesthetic
Installing an egress window improves your home's safety in an emergency. Our guide covers egress window installation steps and tips.
