If your windows let in anything other than a view, you may be thinking it's time for replacement windows. But not so fast! You may want to consider storm windows instead, which offer the insulating ...

Q: My house has double-pane windows, but I still plan to make and add some storm windows myself. How should I build them and are indoor or outdoor storm windows more energy efficient? A: Since you ...

Q. I want to make a quick, inexpensive improvement for window efficiency. I thought about making some exterior storm windows myself.They don't have to look great. What storm window design do you ...

Q: I would prefer do-it-yourself exterior storm windows to expensive replacement windows. Is there a good, effective and inexpensive design for do-it-yourselfers? A: Low-cost, home-made exterior storm ...

If your windows let in anything other than a view, you may be thinking it's time for replacement windows. But, not so fast! You may want to consider storm windows, which offer the insulating ...

Dear Jim: I think exterior storm windows would be good, but they are expensive. Will they improve window efficiency much? What is a low-cost simple design I can make myself? – Dennis F. Dear Dennis: ...

You can make a DIY cold frame by stacking bricks against the south-facing wall of your home and covering the new garden bed with glass. I wanted a cold frame in my tiny Zone 5 garden, but I lacked the ...

Impact-rated windows are built to survive flying debris and hurricane-force winds. We tested options from Andersen, Marvin, and Pella to find the best. Modern storm windows are typically impact rated ...

Installing a small pet door into a removable storm window, rather than a door, is a great way to allow your cat access to the outdoors without the permanence associated with installation in a door or ...