Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

Learning how to install replacement windows looks complicated, but actually requires only basic tools and skilldespite 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 ...

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. 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 ...

You’ll find a lot of contradictory advice on the web, including statements that paint will or won’t stick to vinyl and warnings that dark paint will make vinyl window frames warp and fail. But, yes, ...

Today’s vinyl window frames can generally be tilted or completely removed for easier cleaning. Use a soft cloth and warm soapy water to wash the vinyl frames. You might be so pleased with the results ...

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 ...