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 ...

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 ...

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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?

CR's wind- and rain-resistance tests reveal top performers from American Craftsman, Andersen, Jeld-Wen, Marvin, Pella, Preservation, and Reliabilt To test the quality of window replacements, CR ...

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 ...

Dear Stephen: Many people prefer wood replacement windows because they are a very attractive frame material and the most versatile. The frames can be painted, stained or just left natural. Also, ...

Replacement window shopping involves time, patience, and the willingness to do the research. It also requires people-management skills—as in, how to say “no” and “good-bye” to a perky and persistent ...

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 Jim: My old wood windows are leaky, hard to clean, and I imagine they drive up my utility bills. I like the look of wood and plan to install new ones. What should I look for in replacement wood ...

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?