Window and Door Installation Master Class | Pro2Pro LIVE
Watch Kevin O’Connor and Building Science expert Christine Williamson discuss the key strategies to an air-tight installation that manages water.
How to Properly Install a Window | Pro2Pro
Watch Tom Silva teach two apprentices how to correctly hang a flanged window.
All About Windows
Learn about the types of windows, repairs and installation techniques you should consider for your next window project.
Easy Fixes for Drafty Windows and Doors
Read these 8 things you can do yourself to keep warm inside your home.
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 Assemble Exterior Window Trim
Sweenor Builders developed a process for trimming out windows that yields tight joints sure to withstand harsh climates
Velux Sun Tunnel Skylights
Learn how to "live lighter" with this cost-effective, energy-efficient, and simple-to-install skylight option from VELUX.
Sneak Peek: Westerly Project Windows
To let the sun shine into this basement, the crew needed a really big saw
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.
Why Are These Foundations Crumbling?
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough investigates a strange issue happening to foundations in the Northeast
How to Replace a Broken Windowpane
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva replaces a broken pane in a basement window
The Great Escape: Egress Doors and Window Wells
If your basement includes habitable space, it is required to have a means of egress for safe escape. Here’s how we chose the right doors and window wells for the luxuriously outfitted basement at the TOH 2018 Idea House.
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 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 Picture Window
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to remove a broken window and replace it.
How Safety Glass Can Protect You
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how safety glass breaks differently than traditional plate glass.
Replacement Windows Done Right
Tom Silva shows the TOH apprentices how to properly install new double-hung windows at the Newton Project House, with Marvin’s Tilt Pac Sash Replacement System
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
Treated to the Core: The Technology Behind Worry-Free Windows and Doors
Because windows and doors are constantly exposed to various weather conditions and moisture, wood rot can be an issue for homeowners everywhere. Here’s how an innovative treatment process produces virtually worry-free windows and doors.
How to Choose Windows That “WOW”
New or replacements? Double-pane or casements? Here are a few styles and materials to consider to help you choose the right windows for your home.
How to Seal Old Windows
Don’t replace those drafty old windows, here’s how to weatherstrip your double hung windows instead.
All About Fiberglass Windows
Stronger than vinyl, more affordable than clad wood, they stand out for their strength, low upkeep, and good looks
How to Repair a Window Muntin
When an errant sash lock mangles a wood window, here’s how to make the damage disappear
Photoshop Redo: Reinventing a Split-Level
Front-facing gables, a mix of siding, and Craftsman-style details make an unremarkable home into a standout
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
OUTLOOKS: an Architect’s Perspective on Windows
Windows are essential to the design (or redesign) of any home. In this video, an architect explains how proper siting and design decisions can affect window choice and placement
OUTLOOKS: a Builder’s Perspective on Windows
Contractor Charlie Silva shares the three most important aspects homeowners should consider when choosing windows
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.
Choose the Right Window Style for Your Home
Pinpoint the perfect type of window to match your home’s architecture