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Most new double-hung windows allow you to tilt the sashes in for easy cleaning. They’re also a smart choice if you plan to install a window air conditioner, though many replacement types have a ...

Then check our full window Ratings and recommendations of 21 double-hung and four casement windows. We found big differences between brands. Installation is Critical Proper installation is just as ...

Q: I live in a 1980 rancher with original wood, non-tilt, double-hung windows. I was raising the lower sash to let in fresh air when I heard a loud noise, like a metal spring breaking, and the ...

[Rumplestiltskin] has had work done on his double-hung windows to help prevent drafts and keep them in good working order. But there are still a few that rattle, and let in the cold of winter.

Consider the historic double-hung window: two sashes glide effortlessly up and down, counterbalanced by iron weights attached to ropes strung through pulleys –– all hidden within walls.

Plan on tearing out the entire window and ... If your house was built before about 1940, you’ll likely have double-hung windows with sash weights and cords like the ones shown in this article.

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