Everything You Need to Know About Windows
A collection of Fine Homebuilding's best articles about window choices, window installation methods, window trim, and more.
Windows are one of the most expensive parts of any home, if not the most expensive. Needless to say, there’s a lot to know about choosing them, andAsa Christiana’s article in Fine Homebuilding Issue No. 275provides a great path for choosing the right units. But the window decisions don’t stop there. Below are some of our most popular pieces about installing windows and trimming them inside and out, and even one or two about restoring old ones, in case new windows just aren’t in the budget.
- How-To1
How to Choose the Right Replacement Windows
- Design2
Treatments for Problem Windows
- Design3
What’s the Difference: Window-Shading Options
- Tools & Materials4
Should I Replace My Old Windows?
- How-To5
Window Installation Done Right
- How-To6
Installing Replacement Windows
- Design7
Windows for a Passive House
- How-To8
Make New Windows Weathertight
- How-To9
Install a Replacement Window in a Brick House
- How-To10
Restore a Wood Window Sash
- How-To11
New Life for Old Double-Hung Windows
- How-To12
The Efficient Way to Trim Exterior Windows
- How-To13
Adding Detail with Built-Up Molding
- How-To14
Wainscot for a Window
- How-To15
Tight Joints in Window Casing
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