Figure A will help you to understand the parts of a window. Measure very carefully before you place an order, no matter what type you install. There’s nothing worse than discovering that your ...

Q. I need to install some doors at my house. I've never done it before. A friend told me to make the rough opening for the door and frame larger than the actual door frame dimensions. This seems odd ...

Installing replacement windows can make your home quieter and less drafty, and you might even save on heating and cooling bills. That’s particularly true if you’re replacing leaky old single-pane ...

Replacing your old windows with new ones could make your home quieter, let in more light, keep out cold drafts, and cut your utility bill. But the most expensive replacement windows don’t necessarily ...

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 ...