Windows
Budget Fixes for Drafty Windows
Dealing with drafty windows and doors this winter? Keeping your home warm doesn’t have to come at a high price, thanks to these easy-to-do fixes.
12 Fall Fix-Ups That Pay You Back
Address these minor problems and maintenance tasks to prepare your home for the winter, save money, and maybe add a little value.
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
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to fabricate custom-fit aluminum window flashing.
Window Trim
Interior window molding can cover gaps while defining a style. Use this guide to understand what each part does.
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
Build a window box with vintage flair for your flowers. Our step-by-step guide covers crafting, installing, and decorating with antique trim.
How to Clean Windows Like a Pro
Learn how to clean your windows like the pros. Follow our simple DIY window cleaning tips for streak-free glass.
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 house 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: A How-To Guide
You can better protect your home against chilly drafts by using certain window treatments. Learn how to keep your home warmer with our step-by-step guide.
How Old Homes Were Built 'Smart' and Why They Were so Clever
Old homes weren't built with smart technology in mind, but they were built "smart." See why older popular styles were so intelligent here.
Everything You Need to Know to Repair Sash Windows
Get expert tips and step-by-step instructions for how to repair sash windows in your home. See how to fix common sash issues.
How To Install an Angled Skylight
Our guide covers a step-by-step look at how to install an angled skylight, plus what to know before you start your project.
Painting Double-Hungs From the Outside
Painting double-hungs from the outside requires a bit of planning, but it's an easy DIY project any homeowner can tackle with this guide.
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: A Guide to Measuring Window Sill Angles
Learn how to measure the slope of a windowsill without any special tools or advanced math skills by using our step-by-step guide.
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
Measuring your windows accurately will ensure your new exterior shutters or windows fit the way they should. Here's how to do it.
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
A Step By Step Guide To Opening a Painted Shut Window
A painted-shut window can be a pain to open. In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to free a stuck window.
How to Install a Storm Window in a Few Simple Steps
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows proper way to install a new storm window in a home.
How to Replace a Window Pane in 10 Simple to Follow Steps
Tom Silva shows how easy it is to fix a single-pane window, along with some helpful tips on how to reduce home energy usage.
How To Replace Sash Weights With Spring Balances
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to replace old sash weighs with modern spring balances.
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: A Comprehensive Guide
By hanging exterior shutters, 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 video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva breathes new life into an old, broken window shutter. Follow along to learn how.
How to Install a Waterproof Window
In this how-to video, learn the correct way to install a waterproof window with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.