Doors & Windows

Doors & Windows

An Entry Door Makeover

When we finally got around to restoring the front door of our Victorian house, the effect was dramatic.

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Lights Divided, Truly and Otherwise

It should be understood that conserving old windows is the “greenest” option: they are endlessly repairable and easy to upgrade for energy efficiency and comfort. For those buying replacement windows, find good news in recent aesthetic improvements.

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How To Repair Stained Glass

Vintage stained glass windows often need repairs. Learn tips and tricks so you can restore your stained glass.

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A Fix For Half-stuck Slide-away Windows

In a sleeping porch, the original slide-away windows got yanked once too often.

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How Transom Windows Work

An OHJ reader gives a step-by-step account of replacing a transom operator for functioning over-door windows that open and close.

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Door Construction

This glossary of doors and parts of doors will help you determine which types of doors, hardware, and glass are appropriate for your old house project.

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Fire Screen to Window Grille

Why settle for a blackout shade when you can ornament the window with a screen of wrought iron and blown glass? It can be plain—or fancy!

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How to Weatherize Your Windows

Learn how to keep warm throughout the winter with thermal tune-ups for your windows.

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Chicken-wire Glass

New Yorkers Gretchen and Ray Master embraced the use of salvaged wire glass in transoms and door panels at their early 20th-century loft apartment.

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Thermal Window Inserts Reduce Noise and Drafts

There was no need to replace the old windows in our 1756 New Hampshire house.

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Let There Be Skylight

Here’s a problem-solving overview of options for bringing more natural light (and ventilation) into a residential interior.

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Interior Storm Windows

Interior storm windows have many advantages, including price, efficiency, looks, and ease of installation.

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Period-Style Screen Doors

No need to settle for aluminum or vinyl from the big-box store.

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Easy Fixes for Curb Appeal

So-called curb appeal is a common concern among real-estate agents—but it also matters to those of us staying put. Here are some low- to medium-cost improvements that’ll brighten the neighborhood.

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Window Update

It’s usually better to repair than replace original wood windows. They were designed to be restored, and can be retrofitted in ways that save energy and bring comfort—at far less cost than replacements.

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Exterior Fix-Ups

Head outside for three projects: sealing tarnished brass, fixing torn window screens, and installing functional shutters.