If you have a drafty old wooden double-hung window that lets heated or cooled air escape, you don’t necessarily have to install a new window. An alternative is using a sash replacement kit. It’s an ...

If you’ve ever visited an antique store or flea market, I’m sure you’ve seen old window sashes that have been turned into something other than its original purpose. This concept is not a new one as it ...

With a little effort, you can eliminate gaps, glaze panes and use caulk to make old wood windows more energy efficient and to help minimize the toll that time has ...

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 ...

Startup: Vital signs of a young regional company Viridian Window Restoration Portland Founded: July 2008 What it does: Removes sash windows, replaces original glass panes with double-pane low-E ...

While there's no disputing the charm of original sash windows, if you've moved into a period property, due to their potential age, you may find them less energy efficient than other types of windows.