A reader sent me a photo of a wood window in his girlfriend’s bathroom. The window is suffering from rot, and the sash frame is starting to separate. He asked if I was able to determine what was ...

Q. Tim, the window frame on the back of my house is deteriorating. If you look at the photos I sent, you’ll see there’s no gutter over this window but rather rain diverters up in the shingles. What’s ...

That eight-minute video skips the part where everything goes sideways.

The hairline crack in your paint, the faint yellow halo on a sill, the window that sticks on humid days, all can look like minor cosmetic quirks. In reality, these small flaws are often the first ...

NOW’S a good time to inspect your home’s windows for damage sustained during winter. NOW’S a good time to inspect your home’s windows for damage sustained during winter. That way, you can address any ...

You might feel a draft. Or notice that your window sashes are damaged. Maybe the panes fog or condensation collects between them. Or, worse, the frame itself is rotting. If any of these scenarios are ...

At this time of year, condensation is a never-ending issue for me. Every time I cook a meal, dry my laundry or (God forbid) breathe in my flat for a few hours, my windows steam up and moisture ...

A drafty window seems harmless enough. Maybe it’s just a tiny breeze sneaking in, brushing your arm while you sip coffee and convincing you your house has “character.” But sometimes that innocent ...

Question: Tim, the window frame on the back of my house is deteriorating. If you look at the photos I sent, you’ll see there’s no gutter over this window but rather rain diverters up in the shingles.