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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

We’ve come full circle; but instead of double-hung windows, the currently popular window is the aluminum single hung. It opens one way only, usually from the bottom. Outside air circulation is ...

If you have an older home with double-hung wood windows, you know that every so often the ropes that hold the counter weights rot and break — sending the counterweight into window oblivion.