Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. Whether ...

Q. I'm about to start a window replacement project. My husband wants vinyl windows because of the easy maintenance, but I'm not a big fan of those. What do you feel are the best replacement windows?

Q: I replaced my windows in the early 1990s with dual-pane windows that are still under warranty. The windows have argon gas between the panes and vinyl on the outside of the frames. Now the putty and ...

Dear Tim: I’m about to start a window replacement project. My husband wants vinyl windows because of the easy maintenance, but I’m not a big fan of those. There seem to be many choices, and that’s ...

CR's wind- and rain-resistance tests reveal top performers from American Craftsman, Andersen, Jeld-Wen, Marvin, Pella, ...

Windows are essential to any home. Whether you’re shopping for replacement windows or brand new windows for new construction, weigh your options carefully to determine which window frame material is ...

While double-paned vinyl windows do provide energy savings, most energy efficiency is achieved by weather stripping around the window. More heat is lost through cracks around windows than through ...

Recently purchased a 4 story Brownstone which is in desperate need of new windows. In total I need about 20 windows. I just got a estimate from Sears for vinyl replacements which came to a total of ...

You might feel a draft. Or notice that your window sashes are damaged. Maybe the panes fog or condensation collects between them. Or, worse, the frame itself is rotting. If any of these scenarios are ...