In warm weather, there’s nothing better than opening a double-hung window to let a cooling breeze inside a stuffy room; but when the weather turns cold, you want that window to be tight and keep ...

We're on the inside looking out at the latest styles in window treatments, and you can save a bundle if you do it yourself. Home fix-it contributor Lou Manfredini was invited on the “Today” show to ...

Q: When it is cold, especially at night, it feels chilly sitting near windows. My budget will not allow for efficient replacement windows. Are insulating window shades a good option? Can I make some ...

Dear Jim: When it is cold, especially at night, it feels very chilly near windows. My budget will not allow for efficient replacement windows. Are insulating window shades a good option? Can I make ...

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 30 percent of a home's heat is lost through windows. The summer is no better; 76 percent of sunlight that hits windows leads to higher temps in your rooms.

Window treatments are a great way to define your space while giving it a finished and cohesive look. However, traditional curtains and other window treatments can often be expensive, particularly if ...

Whether it's simply blocking light, creating privacy, or helping to reinforce a desired aesthetic, window treatments are an important element in any space in your home to add texture and softness.

Q: My house was built in 1953. It was a ranch, until we enlarged it in 1996 to a Colonial. I just noticed that the sill in my original picture window has started to rot and the sills in the upstairs ...

Question: I want to stop the fading of my curtains and furniture near windows, yet still have a clear view outdoors. Does clear, year-round insulating window film also stop fading? Can I install the ...

Q: My house has older, but good, single-pane windows and the sun is baking us through them. Will installing do-it-yourself window film block the intense heat and glare? A: Generally, installing double ...

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 ...