Now you'll need to take apart the old window. To remove the wood sashes, first remove one of the inside stops. These are the wood pieces that create the channel in which the sash moves.

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 ...

For context, old wood window frames were made from old-growth trees, making them much more resistant to the elements than newer wood. If you have older wood frames, consider restoring or repairing ...

It might end up being less expensive than repairing them. Some of the major replacement wood window manufacturers may be able to closely match frame profiles and styling of the old windows.

Some of the major replacement wood window manufacturers may be able to closely match frame profiles and styling of the old windows. It can be hazardous when inspecting and repairing windows, so take ...

It might end up being less expensive than repairing them. Some of the major replacement wood window manufacturers may be able to closely match frame profiles and styling of the old windows.

It might end up being less expensive than repairing them. Some of the major replacement wood window manufacturers may be able to closely match frame profiles and styling of the old windows.

It might end up being less expensive than repairing them. Some of the major replacement wood window manufacturers may be able to closely match frame profiles and styling of the old windows.