Replacing a window sash is a cost-effective alternative to complete window replacement. Professional sash replacement costs between $200 and $415, while DIY kits are cheaper. Window sash replacements ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: I need to upgrade my old wood windows, but I like how the frames look. They don't stay open now and the single-pane glass is not efficient. How can I switch to double-pane glass and tighten ...

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 ...

SASH windows, luckily, still prevail across much of the country. Many date back to the late 17th and mid 18th centuries. They are the result of ancient crafts and still stand as tribute 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, ...

Mr Coles said: “Sash windows are a real piece of Britain's architectural heritage. They were designed so that you could drop ...

Double glazing is often hyped in the drive to save energy but older-style windows, brought up to their maximum efficiency, can be just as effective in keeping draughts at bay. Simon Tuke and Anthony ...