Q: With a couple of sons, we get broken panes in our wood windows. I want to save some money by replacing the glass panes myself. What is the procedure a professional uses to replace glass? A: ...

Q. I live in an old house with double-hung windows that have sash cords and weights to balance the sashes. On two windows, the cords need to be replaced. How can I do this? A. Pry off the interior ...

Everywhere Steve Jordan goes, fans flock, eager to hear words of wisdom about old wooden windows -- from rot to weatherstripping. What seems like a simple question can lead to hours of debate. "It's ...

Jeff, a fellow amateur radio operator, sent me a photograph of a wood window in his girlfriend’s bathroom. The window is suffering from rot, and the sash frame is starting to separate. While I don’t ...

A reader sent me a photo of a wood window in his girlfriend’s bathroom. The window is suffering from rot, and the sash frame is starting to separate. He asked if I was able to determine what was ...

There is something about a sash window, isn’t there? The gentle squeak and heave as you lift it up, the rush of air that greets you. ‘For some reason, houses with them feel like a proper home,’ says a ...

Q. We have double-hung windows with tilt-in sashes for easy cleaning. Some of the sashes won’t stay closed, but pop open on their own. Can this be fixed? A. The broken sash latches can probably be ...

Tall, narrow windows are one of the defining characteristics of a brownstone, and for some lucky homeowners, the century-old wood windows remain intact. Often, old windows can be restored to their ...

Your house may not be able to talk to you, but nevertheless, it gives you signs when something’s not right. A home’s windows are particularly communicative. Although they don’t last forever, ...

A historic home in the Central West End. The tornado that ripped through St. Louis neighborhoods on May 16 caused severe damage to both homes and businesses, including the shattering of windows and ...