Doors & Windows

Old House Journal’s compendium of articles about how to repair and restore doors and windows for old houses, including hardware repair, finishes, glass repair/installation, and more.

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A Window Sash That Won’t Budge

“We’ve tried prying, chiseling, and swearing, but nothing makes the window sash budge.” —Polly Whitney

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Warm Welcome

Treat guests to a traditionally styled entry.

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Vintage Hardware to Match the Door

Victorian charm was revived on this cottage that had once worn white aluminum siding.

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Hall Tree From Scraps

A little imagination kept an old interior door with a full-length beveled mirror from going to waste.

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The glass panes in a window are called glazing. Whether you’re reglazing windows during restoration or because of an errant baseball, you’ll have to seal between the glass and wood muntins and frame with “putty”—a word still used to describe the material that keeps weather out of the joints.

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3 Ways to Refinish an Entry Door

Three DIY ways to give your front door a new look.

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How To Re-Create a Georgian Window Pediment

Learn how to use an existing pediment as a guide to replicate a new one.

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Weekend Makeover: Install a New Screen Door

Pump up the appeal of your front door by adding a vintage-minded screen door.

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How To Replace a Broken Sash Cord

If the cords on your sash windows are broken or have been cut, follow these step-by-step instructions to replace them.

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How To Install a Window Box

Give your curb appeal an instant boost with this easy one-day window box project.

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How to Refinish an Entry Door

One easy way to breathe life into an entryway is to refinish an entry door.

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How To Repair Panel Doors

After some 200 years of “hard knocks” and spotty maintenance in the harsh climate of coastal Maine, our Federal-period home’s frame-and-panel doors exhibited a range of problems—from gaps and loose joints to outright rot. Repairing them without compromising their integrity required patience and an understanding of their mortise-and-tenon joinery.