Do-it-yourself window sill replacement. By Peter Hotton, Handyman On Call June 28, 2013. Q: My house was built in 1953. It was a ranch, until we enlarged it in 1996 to a Colonial.

Q My house was built in 1953. It was a ranch until we enlarged it in 1996 to a colonial. I just noticed that the sill in my original picture window has started to rot, and the sills in the upstairs… ...

I received a call from a regular reader this week, asking how to replace a rotten window sill. I said, “I’m not sure if I can articulate the detail involved in a written article.” I told him ...

But many replacement window lines are also available as new construction windows, which require the removal of the entire old window, including the frame, sill, and trim. As a result, they usually ...

Either type of replacement window must be installed in a solid, rot-free jamb. Inspect your old window frame carefully for signs of water damage. Pay particular attention to the sill.

Learning how to install replacement windows looks complicated, but actually requires only basic tools and skilldespite the ...

Window sill replacement. Hi, We need to rebuild the top parts of the sills on two of our windows. The wood is rotten and the paint is peeling. I have just tested them for lead and they tested positive ...

Replacing your home’s windows often means enduring high-pressure sales tactics and 90-minute “presentations” about windows. Here’s how to know if you really need new windows or not.