Windows - Page 40 of 46

U-factor and R-value measure heat transfer and heat resistance, respectively; understanding the difference will help you select energy-efficient windows and insulation.

They're a big investment with a big potential payoff. Here's what you need to know about types, warranties, comfort, and installation.

Opening up two walls created a welcome connection among kitchen, dining room, and garden.

In Brooklyn, where turn-of-the-century brownstones and bricks are the norm, window replacement often calls for some ingenuity. I have used both Bonneville and Andersen brick-to-brick replacement windows. These units are…

Top 10 blunders that rot your house, waste your money, and make you sick.

Yes, they're worth fixing. Those old windows were built better (and from better wood) than anything you can buy today.

Remove the sashes to lighten the window, and use a temporary support as an extra pair of hands.

Q: We are building a home with bedrooms in the basement. Two of them have windows that are below grade. We plan to use egress windows that are approved for bedrooms,…

A cramped ‘60s colonial opens up with French doors, more windows, and wider passageways.

Q: We have a small double-glazed picture window in our kitchen. Last winter, condensation started to form between the panes along the bottom edge. What can we do? Anne Summers, Brookeville,…