That eight-minute video skips the part where everything goes sideways.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear James: I am planning a new room addition to our home. I have heard a lot about serious rotting of the lumber in the walls. How can we be sure to avoid the moisture and frame rotting problems? — ...