On average, single hung windows are the most cost-effective option between the two types. Typically, a single hung window will cost about $100 to $400 per window. This lower price is a result of ...

We test double-hung windows for resistance to wind and rain. (We don’t test single-hung windows because they’re less common.) Working with an outside lab, we subject the windows to heavy wind ...

Consider the historic double-hung window: two sashes glide effortlessly up and down, counterbalanced by iron weights attached to ropes strung through pulleys –– all hidden within walls.

Q: I live in a 1980 rancher with original wood, non-tilt, double-hung windows. I was raising the lower sash to let in fresh air when I heard a loud noise, like a metal spring breaking, and the ...

Best Windows From our Tests Wood double-hung: Andersen 400 Series, $310 per window Vinyl double-hung: Simonton Pro-Finish Contractor, $260 Fiberglass double-hung: Integrity from Marvin Ultrex, $450 ...

Painting wooden double-hung windows-the kind with two vertically sliding halves known as sashes-is tedious because there are so many components. But the task can be easier and less likely to leave ...

Double-hung windows easy to repair, upgrade James and Morris Carey / The Carey Brothers Wednesday, August 16, 2006 9:00pm Life ...

From functional single- and double-hung windows to charming cottage and picture windows, here's a guide to every type of window you can choose for your home so you pick the right ones for you.

Q: My house has old, wooden double-hung windows. Some are hard to open, while others are simply stuck. Are there people who can fix these, and is it worth it? Potomac A: Sometimes it’s fairly ...

[Rumplestiltskin] has had work done on his double-hung windows to help prevent drafts and keep them in good working order. But there are still a few that rattle, and let in the cold of winter. Not … ...