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When choosing new windows, you have to consider appearance, durability, maintenance, and energy efficiency. These are the pros and cons of vinyl, aluminum, and wood windows.

Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. Whether ...

Q: We're getting older and want to replace our wooden windows with maintenance-free vinyl ones that are easy to clean. What style would be best? How can we compare the manufacturers' quality? A: If ...

Generally, windows have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, before the seals start to break down and cause air leaks. Windows over 20 years old, are drafty, are hard to open, and show lots of wear will ...

DaBella is our pick for best overall window company thanks to its high quality, variety of styles, and solid customer service. In other words, it’s just a fantastic all-around option for anyone ...

Vinyl windows and glass doors are used in many types of residential and light commercial construction, from schools, churches and office parks to apartment buildings, assisted living facilities and ...

As every homeowner knows, keeping on top of house repairs is a full-time job. Given there’s always an endless list of tasks to work through, why would you want windows that require endless upkeep?

Vinyl is often referred to as the "infrastructure plastic," and with good reason. More than half of all vinyl produced annually in the United States is used to manufacture construction or furnishing ...