CR's wind- and rain-resistance tests reveal top performers from American Craftsman, Andersen, Jeld-Wen, Marvin, Pella, Preservation, and ReliabiltTo test the quality of window replacements, CR ...

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?

To test the quality of window replacements, CR test engineers seal one side and rig a specially made device that simulates wind. By Tobie Stanger The best replacement windows keep out noise and the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. Our house has 40-year-old double-hung windows that slide on vinyl tracks (with springs). The windows are in good shape, except some no longer stay up. We have to use sticks to hold up the sash when ...

A fresh lick of paint is a great way to refresh tired old window frames without having to replace them. And vinyl or PVC windows can be painted – there are just a few reasons why it might be better ...