How to replace a window

Replacing old or worn-out windows can brighten up a room and may even reduce your energy bill. Fortunately, with our how-to guide, replacing an old window is usually a fairly simple DIY job! Measure the width of the existing window in 3...

There are 7 big factors you should consider when buying replacement windows. Find out what to look for, what to look out for and the pros and cons of each window feature!

Installing new windows is a great DIYer task, and it's a topic we've touched on in the past. However, OPC is all about showing pros in action so that you have the best possible resources for tackling home improvement projects, and this is a task that professional contractor and carpenter Steve Wartman and his crew have just completed. If you followed along on the in-law addition, this was one of the last items on his punch list. Read on for details on installing a new window, sealing and…

The replacement window myth is pervasive and tough to beat, but this post comes armed with facts to show you that new windows are not all they appear to be.

Double pane foggy window repair: When you see condensation inside double pane windows, avoid high energy bills by learning how to fix it. Just make sure you . . .

Replacing an interior window sill can add lots of character and value to a room. This full tutorial will show how simple this DIY project really is!

If you live in a rainy, wet climate with plenty of precipitation, then the wood around your windows is at risk of rotting. It’s really as simple as that. While newer houses often take advantage of rot-proof window materials like vinyl or aluminum, many older houses have window frames made from regular old hardwood. Windows

Use this guide and common carpentry tools to install a sash kit or window insert on your home without destroying the surrounding molding or exterior casing.

Make your old wooden belongings new again. Save money on the repair. Now you can fix the dry rot instead of replacing the old item

Just in case you want to try tackling some replacement windows in brick openings yourself here's what we did in 18 or so simple steps. Actually, not so simple, but with the right tools it's not too bad. I'd rate it an intermediate DIY level - at least it is when you have brick openings rather than wood framed openings. We measured our rough opening from the outside which made it quite a bit harder to replace the window. The reason is that the inside of the brick rough opening is a few inches…