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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

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