Q: I live in a 1980 rancher with original wood, non-tilt, double-hung windows ... But some types of balances don’t come out easily; you actually need to destroy the old mechanisms to remove ...

Like human eyes, they differ in appearance; the number and type of panes ... preserving vintage windows retains the old growth lumber used to construct them — wood that is tight grained and ...

Replacing your old windows with new ... They’re generally the most expensive type of window, available with many finish and hardware options. Typically made of wood fiber and a thermoplastic ...

With a little effort, you can eliminate gaps, glaze panes and use caulk to make old wood windows more energy efficient and to help minimize the toll that time has taken. (Ted Jackson, NOLA.com ...

As an organic material, wood is eminently recyclable or compostable, but wood recycling does not show up on the radar screen for many consumers. Q: Let’s start with the basics then. What types ...