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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: How to identify common wood rot and determine its extent Discovering potential sources of water damage and how to address those Determining whether ...

Dear James: The wood frame windows in my vintage house are pretty deteriorated. I want to repair them, not replace them, to maintain its character. What repairs to them can I do myself? — Don H. Dear ...

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 ...

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 ...

My old house is way overdue for a paint job. It’s a small place—no more than 1900 square feet—but it’s one of those jobs that’s eluded me during its appropriate season. Which, I suppose, means that ...