Window Repair

If you have hard to open casement windows, follow these simple steps and make your windows crank open and shut like they did when they were new.

Jalousie window and operator replacement is easy. Special order the glass and buy replacement hardware online or at hardware stores.

The seals on insulated glass windows occasionally fail, allowing moist air between the glass panes, where it condenses. This article explains…

Repair a broken double-hung window by repairing the jamb liner. This is a DIY repair that you can do once you have the right parts and these…

For a leakproof skylight use a special flashing kit and installation techniques we show here.

How do you decide whether to repair or replace your old windows? Learn your options, relative cost and effectiveness of repairs, and how to…

When sash lifts or cords on double-hung replacement windows break, the easiest fix may be to replace the jamb liners. Once you identify and…

Learn how to fix common casement window problems. Free up a sticking window, replace a broken crank operator or sagging hinge, even replace an…

Don't replace your casement window if it won't open or shut completely. You can usually replace a bad crank in an hour, and have it…

Window screens can get punctured or torn, but as long as the frame is in good shape repairs are easy and can be done in a few minutes. Here’s…

New or replacement windows can change the look of your house, but they're expensive. Here are the top five problems with old windows, and how…

It's easy to fix the finish on windows when it begins to flake and fade. Scraping, sanding and restaining will only take about one hour. And…

Applying winter window film over mini blinds prevents you from opening and closing them. We show you a neat trick that let’s you operate…

Single pane windows can last for a hundred years or more if properly maintained. Learn how to preserve your windows and keep them draft-free by…

Wash your windows the fastest way with crystal clear, streak-free results. Try washing windows with a squeegee and I bet you'll never go back…

Horizontal blinds that are too long look bad, but also create a serious safety hazard for young children. Fortunately, shortening them is…

Stop that cold draft coming in around windows and doors by removing the trim and sealing the airflow permanently. It takes a little work, but…

Ready to replace your drafty old windows with new energy-efficient units? We'll show you the two easiest ways to pull out old windows and put…

Clean tough glass stains and built-up mineral deposits from shower doors and other glass surfaces using mild household abrasives and an ordinary…

Don’t put up with foggy or cracked double pane windows. You can replace them yourself and save the major cost of professional repair. We…