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 ...

suggested removing the oozed-out material by cutting along the frame with a utility knife cocked at a 45-degree angle. That would eliminate the risk of cutting into the vinyl or compromising the p ...

Our tests have found that the material a window frame is made of doesn’t guarantee performance, and neither does price. For instance, you’ll find excellent vinyl-frame windows that perform ...

We’ve tested wood, vinyl, and composite replacement ... They run this test at 0° F and 70° F to evaluate whether a frame holds up even as materials contract and expand at varied temperatures.

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

According to Joe Ferguson, an architectural joiner at Skirtings R Us, traditional linoleum is made from natural, eco-friendly materials, while vinyl which is typically made from polyvinyl chloride ...