Window restoration

This epic post will give you everything you need to know for DIY window restoration. Use this guide and the videos included to do it yourself!

Several weeks ago at pretty much the same time the mercury in the thermostat, like a migratory bird took that fateful wintertime dive to the south, I embarked on a type of endeavor that I always seem to be undertaking at inopportune weather periods. However, the project is one that I truly love as an old home owner. The project in question? Double hung window restoration and repair. My hope, as with the Plaster Repair series we recently wrapped, is for these window restoration posts to be…

Step by step guide on how to restore wood windows yourself. All details and instructions to restore your windows including cost breakdown!

Tighten up drafty old windows with new glazing putty

Several weeks ago at pretty much the same time the mercury in the thermostat, like a migratory bird took that fateful wintertime dive to the south, I embarked on a type of endeavor that I always seem to be undertaking at inopportune weather periods. However, the project is one that I truly love as an old home owner. The project in question? Double hung window restoration and repair. My hope, as with the Plaster Repair series we recently wrapped, is for these window restoration posts to be…

When an errant sash lock mangles a wood window, here’s how to make the damage disappear

Or maybe it's re-rope sash, or restring windows, or re-weight with sash cord? No matter, sit back, buckle in, and get ready for a riveting blog post about restoring antique windows! I doesn't get much more exciting. (I'm lying, it can only get more exciting.)Antique double hung windows are beautiful, there's no doubt about it. I didn't realize this for many years, but after buying our home and falling in love with old homes, the old sash are one of the four truly enchanting elements of…

This step-by-step guide will help you to restore an old window frame perfectly, and improve your sanding skills at the same time.

Replacing a broken pane of glass and reglazing a window pane takes a little practice, but is basically an easy chore. With the right hand tools and technique, you can get rid of poor glazing and buildup or a dangerous broken pane, and weather-tighten your window. It is easiest to take the sash right out […]

I wanted to learn how to reglaze a window, so I turned to Youtube and followed a tutorial that made the process easy (and kind of fun).