Window Videos

The renovation of our Glen Ridge, NJ project house must meet strict historic criteria, which includes using all-wood windows on the street-facing side of the house. To keep things consistent, the builder/architect chose to install the same windows throughout. But these windows don’t include a nailing flange—and so require special installation procedures to keep them water and air-tight. General contractor Zack Dettmore shows Kevin O’Connor how these windows work.

Kevin O’Connor, Tom Silva, and one of the framers frame the rough opening for windows in the Glen Ridge project house laundry room. They explain to Kevin why they don’t need a header in this particular instance and why it’s such a pretty straightforward thing to do.

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a pair of homeowners provide safe passage to the backyard for their children by replacing a double window with a sliding patio door and building a beautiful, low-maintenance deck.

General contractor Tom Silva teams up with window restoration Alison Hardy to help a homeowner deal with repairing the original window in a Victorian home.

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada build custom window boxes for a colorful touch of curb appeal.

Learn several budget-friendly, DIY ways to seal and insulate your existing windows and save energy without replacing them.

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains a few features of Marvin’s Skycove window.

Learn how to replace a window sash as This Old House’s Tom Silva demonstrates how to install double-hung window sashes using a replacement kit.

Watch Kevin O’Connor and Building Science expert Christine Williamson discuss the key strategies to an air-tight installation that manages water.

Watch Tom Silva teach two apprentices how to correctly hang a flanged window.

Pro2Pro Editor Chris Ermides decided to upgrade tattered window screens with new ones he built himself. We show you how he did it.

Don’t leave your windows exposed—learn this expert process for trimming windows that helps protect them from the elements.

From preparation to finish-out, This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, shows us how to replace a broken window pane.

A damaged window sash cord can make opening and closing windows a pain. Read our guide to learn how to repair these features and restore smooth operation.

This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, shows a homeowner how to trim a window to match the rest of the house.

In this guide, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to remove and replace a broken picture window.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how safety glass breaks differently than traditional plate glass.

General contractor Jeff Sweenor explains how to use pre-primed, pressure-treated pine for exterior window trim and door casings.

Learn how to fix crooked windows easily by following our step-by-step guide to correct alignment and enhance your home's comfort

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.

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

Contractor Charlie Silva shares the three most important aspects homeowners should consider when choosing windows

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner give his antique window a lift by installing new sash balancers.

When you're ready to replace your skylight, watch our video to learn how to swap out your old unit for a new one with a watertight seal.

Hurricane window protection can protect your home and loved ones from storm surge, high winds, and heavy rainfall. Learn more in our guide.

Need to fix melted vinyl siding? Our guide explains how to repair it and offers ways to protect your home from further heat damage.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to install interior window trim using hand tools. Follow along to learn how.

The Stevens Estate, in North Andover, Massachusetts, gets energy-efficient windows that stay true to the mansion's 1886 Victorian architecture

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows us how to fasten outdoor flower boxes to masonry and brick walls securely.

Quick tips for getting a streak-free shine with window-cleaning expert Garry Jalowka

Got a leaking skylight? Learn how to install a new skylight into an existing opening with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.