Windows
12 Fall Fix-Ups That Pay You Back
Save yourself thousands in future repair, maintenance, and energy costs by not leaving these minor problems to get out of hand
Is it Worth It? Honeycomb Shades
With these draft-blockers, it's a breeze to cozy up your hive. Two twists on the classic now promise better-than-ever energy savings
How to Build and Install Window Boxes
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares quick tips for building beautiful window boxes
What You Need to Etch Glass Easily
DIY glass etching is a great way to personal touch to your home. Here are the materials and tools you’ll need for your project.
How to Flash a Window
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fabricate custom-fit aluminum window flashing
5 Types of Weather Stripping Material
A guide to help you select of the best material to use for weather stripping your doors or windows.
Window Trim
Interior window molding does double duty, covering gaps while defining a style. Use this guide to understand what each part does and how all the pieces fit together
How to Repair a Rotted Windowsill
A quick guide to fixing exterior window trim without replacing the window
How to Make a Window Box with Vintage Trim
Wrap curvy door casing around a plastic planter filled with bright blooms for cheery window decoration
How to Clean Windows Like a Pro
Looking for the best window washing solutions? Follow our DIY window cleaning tips.
Filling Rotted Trim with Two-Part Epoxy
Durable and flexible epoxy is the best way to restore crumbling woodwork
Wood Window Styles
Windows are among a home's most distinguishing details. Let the architecture of your place help determine a complementary style
All About Wood Windows
Whether you're looking for new units to outfit an addition or replacements for your existing windows, the experts at This Old House sort through the options to simplify your search
Use Window Treatments to Control Drafts
You probably haven't thought of this line of defense against the chills
Old House, Smart House
Before getting comfy meant adjusting the thermostat, homes were designed to catch a breeze or, in colder climes, to block one. See how traditional building elements can make your home more efficient today
How to Repair Sash Windows
How to preserve old windows with putty, epoxy, and patience
How to Install a Wide-Angle Skylight
A clever installation method that'll improve your outlook
Painting Double-Hungs From the Outside
It's all about how you move the sash
How to Replace a Window
Ready-to-install replacement units give you high performance and good looks with a minimum of fuss
Easy Angle Finder
How to verify the slope of a windowsill without special tools or advanced math skills
Fire-Resistant Doors and Windows
Learn how heat-reflecting glass for windows and sturdy steel for doors can up your home's fire-safe quotient
How to Measure a Window Opening
Make sure your exterior shutters and storm windows fit the way they should
Divining Uses for Stained Glass
Vintage windows can improve the look of your interior, block unsightly views, filter sunlight, and more
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 Open a Painted Shut Window
In this how-to video, free a stuck window with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
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 a Window Pane
Tom Silva shows how easy it is to fix a single-glazed wood sash
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 Hang Exterior Shutters
With this weekend project, your home will have all the privacy it needs—plus an extra dose of curb appeal
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