With a little effort, you can eliminate gaps, glaze panes and use caulk to make old wood windows more energy efficient and to help minimize the toll that time has ...

Windows are some of the biggest energy liabilities in modern buildings, yet they are also non‑negotiable for light, comfort, ...

Creating transparent wood is primarily initiated through soaking its entire body to a chemical compound used in making toothpaste and bleach, the sodium chlorite.The compound will get rid of lignin, ...

New technology in digital building, particularly Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems, are changing the way that we design and build wooden structures. Their high level of precision allows us to ...

Jeff, a fellow amateur radio operator, sent me a photograph of a wood window in his girlfriend’s bathroom. The window is suffering from rot, and the sash frame is starting to separate. While I don’t ...

Replacing your old windows with new ones could make your home quieter, let in more light, keep out cold drafts, and cut your utility bill. But the most expensive replacement windows don’t necessarily ...

Wooden windows can imbue any home with a simple, timeless appeal, but that classic aesthetic comes at the price of a few practical issues. One of the biggest problems with wood windows is that they ...