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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
Kevin’s Photo Album | Restoring the Windows
In Kevin O’Connor’s fifth Detroit photo album, we get an up-close view of the windows, leaded glass treasures with stained glass crests.
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
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.
Choose the Right Window Style for Your Home
Pinpoint the perfect type of window to match your home’s architecture
Hot Weather Tips for Windows
Easy upgrades to keep cool this summer
How to Repair Melted Vinyl Siding
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding
What's Their Story? Stained-Glass Windows
Learn about what these colorful windows bring to houses
What's Their Story? Iron Window Guards
Learn the history of the embellished security features
How to Install Interior Window Trim
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs interior window trim using hand tools
12 Surprising Design Uses for Window Film and Appliqués
Peel and stick this handy material on for utility and decor
New Windows Transform a Historic Victorian Mansion
The Stevens Estate, in North Andover, Massachusetts, gets energy-efficient windows that stay true to the mansion's 1886 Victorian architecture
Norm Abram's Tricks of the Trade IV
TOH compiled the latest and greatest from the master carpenter
How to Make Board-and-Batten Shutters
You can enhance your window openings by buying factory-made pairs or save a bundle by building your own
Enhancing Your Home with Custom Windows and Doors
Use oversized windows and doors, like these from Marvin Windows, to create open spaces for entertaining and gathering, both inside and outside the home
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 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
Photoshop Redo: Plain Box Gets Period Charm
Craftsman-inspired upgrades, including a proper front porch, transform a dreary one-story into a cozy bungalow
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