Q. My house has old double-hung wood windows. I cannot afford to replace them and I like the way they look. How can I improve them so they open and close easier and leak less outdoor air? A. Old ...

Q. I have a number of old double-hung windows (1965) that need serious attention. Does it make sense to repair them so I can maintain aesthetic consistency with the windows that are in OK shape? H.M.W ...

Dear Pat: My house has old double-hung wood windows. I cannot afford to replace them, and I like the way they look. How can I improve them so they open and close easier and leak in less outdoor air? - ...

Dear James: My existing old double-hung windows still look nice, but they leak outdoor air and are difficult to open and close. What can I do to improve them myself? -- Kevin J. Dear Kevin: If ...

To many a Bay Area homeowner, the term "windows" has nothing to do with software. Instead, it summons up images of broken ropes, missing hardware, cracked glass and rotten wood sashes that haven't ...

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