This window has seen better days, but it’s not ready for the landfill yet. It would take only minimal skills to fix. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter A fellow amateur radio operator sent me ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Dear James: The wood frame windows in my vintage house are pretty deteriorated. I want to repair them, not replace them, to maintain its character. What repairs to them can I do myself? - Don H. Dear ...

NOW’S a good time to inspect your home’s windows for damage sustained during winter. That way you can address any problems when the weather’s nice. If you have wooden windows, easily remedied problems ...

Windows let in sunlight and fresh air, but if they’re damaged or outdated, they could be doing more harm than good.