Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Measure the bottom of the lower window sash and the top of the upper window sash. Cut a piece of adhesive-backed foam tape weather stripping to the correct length. Peel off the backing and press onto ...

Generally, windows have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, before the seals start to break down and cause air leaks. Windows over 20 years old, are drafty, are hard to open, and show lots of wear will ...

There's an old saying journeymen car painters pass on to the new kids entering the trade, and that's, if nothing else, make sure the driver door and the top of the hood look good. That's a bit of ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...