Q: I try to maintain my home as well as I can by myself. However, there are some things that even the most determined body cannot do. The sills on my outside back windows, which face south, are ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.