As sunlight passes through a building's windows it can cause indoor temperatures to rise, to the point that the structure's power-hungry air conditioning system has to be used. A new switchable window ...

Some window types go hand-in-hand with certain architectural styles—Victorian houses have stained glass windows, for example, while Craftsman and Colonial homes often feature dormer windows. But no ...

Renewal by Andersen vs. Pella: Window Materials Once upon a time, all windows were made of wood and glass. They’ve come a long way since then in both efficiency and attractiveness by harnessing ...

It's easy to become overwhelmed once you start shopping for new windows. From casement windows that crank to simple sliding windows that save on space, there are lots of options out there. The cost to ...

Replacement windows may reduce your energy bills, but their upfront costs may not fit into your budget — and recouping your ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

On par with many other construction materials, window prices have increased during the past few years due to demand. Still, adding high-quality windows, or replacing your existing, ones can be a good ...

Windows may be important for letting natural light and warmth into a room, but sometimes they let in too much, or let your artificial warmth out instead. Researchers at Oxford have developed a new ...

No one wants to live in a concrete bunker, “a compound,” as Salem builder Kelly Webb’s client calls the ultimate firesafe shelter. Instead, Webb is constructing a handsome, fire-hardened house with a ...