Although wood is a fairly good natural insulator with its millions of tiny air pockets, its insulation value is not as high as some foam-filled vinyl or fiberglass window frames.

The next step is to apply a high-quality, exterior-grade primer to the frames, making sure all bare spots are well covered. I like Bulls-Eye 1-2-3, a water-based primer that is widely available.

After installing each window in a wooden frame, test engineers seal one side before using a specially made device that simulates wind. They raise the airflow velocity to 25 mph and then 50 mph ...

After installing each window in a wooden frame, test engineers seal one side and rig a specially made device that simulates wind. They raise the airflow velocity to 25 mph and then 50 mph and ...

Many older homes have drafty windows due to a variety of reasons, including age, need for better glazing or caulking, or shrinking or expansion of wood frames. Using plastic sheeting to cover ...

(We will use a standard wooden window frame of 36" by 54”.) Note that the front and back walls will be 1 ¾ inches longer on each end once the side walls are attached.

We considered double-glazed windows with wooden frames, as lots of the houses on our street have these, but were shocked at the cost. We were quoted £16,000, whereas it was only £7,000 for ...

If the trim isn't fancy, then just replace it. Go to Home Depot and buy some Azek PVC in the appropriate width (for an interior window, probably 1 x 4). Pry off the old trim (carefully) and put up ...