Sealing drafts is a great way to reduce your home's energy costs, so learn about four types of weatherstripping products available and how to best use them.
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Category Doors & Windows
Learn why windows seals fail, what your repair options are, and what you can do to prevent broken window seals in other parts of the house.
Learn the standard size for doors (both interior and entry) to use in your remodel or new construction-and which will make the most reasonable DIY project.
Ready to upgrade your home's first line of defense? Follow this guide to find the best door lock for your front entrance.
Keep pests out while letting light and breezes in with the best storm door for your style, privacy preferences, and budget. Start your shopping here.
Get windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces bright and shiny with the best glass cleaner (in both format and ingredients) for your home and lifestyle.
Summer can be stifling without central air conditioning. Luckily, installing a window AC is within anyone's capabilities if you follow the 10 tips here.
Changing locks on a door can be done by either replacing them or rekeying. Both methods ensure that old keys no longer work. Learn which is right for you!
Old-fashioned Dutch doors are making a comeback for interiors and exteriors. Get the advice you need on selecting and installing your own country classic.
Make these entrances more defensive with three sliding door security improvements to the track, lock, and glass. All are affordable and easy, so why wait?
While hardly high-tech, window fans do have a few features that suit them to specific functions. Get four recommendations for the best window fan here.
Inspired by the budding greenery and aided by the warmer temperatures, homeowners inevitably get the urge to spruce things up outdoors at the first signs of spring. Well, you don't need to spend much time at all give your home's curb appeal a boost! In fact, you can get going on it in one short…
In this cheat sheet on fiberglass vs. vinyl windows, we examine the six major differences between two of the most popular manmade materials for windows.
We've put the two major window treatments head-to-head-blinds vs. curtains-and outlined the key differences to help you decide which to use in your home.
Get the most accurate dimensions-and, later, great-fitting windows-when you follow these seven tips for measuring for replacement windows.
Learn how you can benefit from a fully sealed home this winter and beyond-and how painless this project can be with the use of a specialty sealant.
Before you upgrade your home security, check out our guide. Compare features and check out our recommendations for the best doorbell cameras on the market.
Caulking windows will create a finished look and, better yet, seal out leaks and drafts. Learn the techniques so you can caulk like a pro.
A skylight lets in 5x more light than a sidewall window, but it's a complex addition. Weigh these considerations before you begin a skylight installation.
Learn the benefits and pitfalls of tinted home windows so that you can decide whether this easy-to-DIY window treatment is right for you.