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: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.