The brownstones and other townhouses of Brooklyn are like an urban version of California redwoods. Some of them date back some 160 years to the days of horse-drawn railroads, mutton chops, and ...

CR's wind- and rain-resistance tests reveal top performers from American Craftsman, Andersen, Jeld-Wen, Marvin, Pella, Preservation, and Reliabilt To test the quality of window replacements, CR ...

There is a lot to love about old windows. From the street, they tend to have the right proportions and style to fit a historic home. The moldings on the inside aren’t the generic sort you find in the ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

We have original windows which are lovely and we have restored, but the original casings they are in need replacing, for sure. We got a quote for 2 windows- $1000, labor only, This includes a new sill ...

Replacement window shopping involves time, patience, and the willingness to do the research. It also requires people-management skills—as in, how to say “no” and “good-bye” to a perky and persistent ...