Window Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our window projects, how-tos, and designs.

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How to Turn a Window Into a Door

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a pair of homeowners provide safe passage to the backyard for their children by replacing a double window with a sliding patio door and building a beautiful, low-maintenance deck.
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How to Restore an Antique Window

General contractor Tom Silva teams up with window restoration Alison Hardy to help a homeowner deal with repairing the original window in a Victorian home.
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How to Build Window Flower Boxes

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada build custom window boxes for a colorful touch of curb appeal.
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Practical Air Sealing Techniques for Windows to Save Energy

Learn several budget-friendly, DIY ways to seal and insulate your existing windows and save energy without replacing them.
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Bringing the Outside In with Marvin’s Skycove

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains a few features of Marvin’s Skycove window.
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How To Install a Window Sash Replacement Kit

Learn how to replace a window sash as This Old House’s Tom Silva demonstrates how to install double-hung window sashes using a replacement kit.
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Window and Door Installation Master Class | Pro2Pro LIVE

Watch Kevin O’Connor and Building Science expert Christine Williamson discuss the key strategies to an air-tight installation that manages water.
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How to Properly Install a Window | Pro2Pro

Watch Tom Silva teach two apprentices how to correctly hang a flanged window.
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How to Build a Custom Window Screen in a Few Simple Steps

Pro2Pro Editor Chris Ermides decided to upgrade tattered window screens with new ones he built himself. We show you how he did it.
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How To Assemble Exterior Window Trim

Don’t leave your windows exposed—learn this expert process for trimming windows that helps protect them from the elements.
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How To Replace a Broken Windowpane

From preparation to finish-out, This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, shows us how to replace a broken window pane.
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How To Identify and Repair Damaged Window Sash Cords

A damaged window sash cord can make opening and closing windows a pain. Read our guide to learn how to repair these features and restore smooth operation.
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How To Trim an Interior Window

This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, shows a homeowner how to trim a window to match the rest of the house.
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How to Replace a Picture Window

In this guide, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to remove and replace a broken picture window.
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How Safety Glass Can Protect You

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how safety glass breaks differently than traditional plate glass.
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Replacement Windows Done Right

Replacement windows are a great option for anyone who wants to upgrade their home to be more energy efficient at a lower cost.
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How To Trim a Window With Pressure-Treated Pine

General contractor Jeff Sweenor explains how to use pre-primed, pressure-treated pine for exterior window trim and door casings.
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A Guide to Straightening a Window in 8 Simple Steps

Learn how to fix crooked windows easily by following our step-by-step guide to correct alignment and enhance your home's comfort
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How To Quickly Prime and Paint Windows

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor works with painter Mauro Henrique to demonstrate a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.
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OUTLOOKS: an Architect’s Perspective on Windows

Windows are essential to the design (or redesign) of any home. In this video, an architect explains how proper siting and design decisions can affect window choice and placement
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OUTLOOKS: a Builder’s Perspective on Windows

Contractor Charlie Silva shares the three most important aspects homeowners should consider when choosing windows
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How To Replace Antique Window Sash Balancers

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner give his antique window a lift by installing new sash balancers.
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How to Replace a Skylight

When you're ready to replace your skylight, watch our video to learn how to swap out your old unit for a new one with a watertight seal.
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How To Choose Hurricane Window Protection for Your Home

Hurricane window protection can protect your home and loved ones from storm surge, high winds, and heavy rainfall. Learn more in our guide.
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A Step by Step Guide to Repairing Melted Vinyl Siding

Need to fix melted vinyl siding? Our guide explains how to repair it and offers ways to protect your home from further heat damage.
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How to Install Interior Window Trim in 5 Simple Steps

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to install interior window trim using hand tools. Follow along to learn how.
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New Windows Transform a Historic Victorian Mansion

The Stevens Estate, in North Andover, Massachusetts, gets energy-efficient windows that stay true to the mansion's 1886 Victorian architecture
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How To Attach Window Boxes to Brick Siding

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows us how to fasten outdoor flower boxes to masonry and brick walls securely.
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How to Wash Windows Like a Pro

Quick tips for getting a streak-free shine with window-cleaning expert Garry Jalowka
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How to Replace a Leaking Skylight

Got a leaking skylight? Learn how to install a new skylight into an existing opening with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
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How To Replace a Window Sash Spring Balancer

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva repairs a window that wont stay open by replacing the spring balancer.
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How To Replace a Door With a Window

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper way to install a new window into an old doorway opening.
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How To Repair Stuck Sash Windows

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to free a painted-shut window, allowing you to use it once again.