Q. I need to install replacement windows and I like the appearance of wood windows. Is wood an efficient window frame material? What style is best for efficiency and the least amount of regular ...

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 ...

Dear Tim: I’m about to start a window replacement project. My husband wants vinyl windows because of the easy maintenance, but I’m not a big fan of those. There seem to be many choices, and that’s ...

Dear Jim: I need to install replacement windows and I like the appearance of wood windows. Is wood an efficient window frame material? What style is best for efficiency and the least amount of regular ...

To test the quality of window replacements, CR test engineers seal one side and rig a specially made device that simulates wind. By Tobie Stanger The best replacement windows keep out noise and the ...

Question: Our utility bills are sky-high, no doubt due to our old, leaky single-pane wood windows. I like wood windows, but I also want low maintenance. Are wood replacement windows a good idea?

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 ...

We have a non-landmarked 4-story brownstone. About 30 years ago, we installed relatively inexpensive (vinyl, I think; definitely not wood) replacement windows. They’re cold, they leak, the gas seal ...

Q: I like the appearance of wood replacement windows. Is wood an efficient window frame material? What style is best for efficiency and the least amount of maintenance? A: Wood is the most attractive ...

Question: Our utility bills are sky-high, no doubt due to our old, leaky single-pane wood windows. I like wood windows, but I also want low maintenance. Are wood replacement windows a good idea?