Q: I live in a 1980 rancher with original wood, non-tilt, double-hung windows. I was raising the lower sash to let in fresh air when I heard a loud noise, like a metal spring breaking, and the heavy ...

I recently rediscovered the wisdom of saving small quantities of building materials used for home improvements. In my case, I installed a new cabinet-style sink in a powder room. The cabinet was ...

Installing replacement windows can make your home quieter and less drafty, and you might even save on heating and cooling bills. That’s particularly true if you’re replacing leaky old single-pane ...

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 ...

To test the quality of window replacements, CR test engineers seal one side and rig a specially made device that simulates wind. By Tobie Stanger The best replacement windows keep out noise and the ...