Q–I have a couple of very old double-hung wood windows with damaged sash cords, making opening and closing them very difficult. How do I replace them? A–Unless you live near water, I would suggest you ...

If your house has old, double-hung wood windows, chances are some of them don’t operate anymore. Or at least don’t operate well. Double sashes have a surprising number of parts, and when something ...

Q. The windows in our house are old and don't work well. We have to use blocks of wood to hold the lower part up when we want the windows open. A neighbor said this was dangerous, but we don't know ...

This week I'm repairing one of the window sashes that have seen better days. It's the first time for me and I'm surprised by the result. I'm also adding hinges to one of the window sashes on the new ...

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 ...