My house has 12 large, original and rather draughty sash windows, many in poor condition. Should I repair them, or put in new double-glazed ones (I don't want uPVC)? DIY guru Julian Cassell says, "If ...

There is something about a sash window, isn’t there? The gentle squeak and heave as you lift it up, the rush of air that greets you. ‘For some reason, houses with them feel like a proper home,’ says a ...

There are few things more frustrating than a window that won't open, because whatever the reason for the problem - whether it's mechanically compromised, or just jammed because subsidence has caused ...

Dear Jim: I need to upgrade my old wood windows, but I like how the frames look. They don't stay open now and the single-pane glass is not efficient. How can I switch to double-pane glass and tighten ...

Before you start shopping for new windows, you need to know what can be fixed or done to make the windows you have now more energy-efficient. Of course, replacing your old windows with new ones will ...

While there's no disputing the charm of original sash windows, if you've moved into a period property, due to their potential age, you may find them less energy efficient than other types of windows.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sash windows are often prized for their looks, but they cost more than standard casement windows due to their more complex ...