Storm windows offer protection against strong winds and flying debris and may be a good choice in areas with extreme weather. The cost for storm windows ranges from $3,262 to $17,238, with a ...

Exterior storm windows attach with a flange—that is, a metal flap—that screws into the existing window frame. It's smart to caulk the point where the flange meets the frame, but take care not ...

Size the storm window frame three-quarter inch smaller than the window opening to leave room for foam weatherstripping to hold it in the opening. For the simplest construction, use 1-by-2-inch lumber.

First, storm windows, if sealed well, reduce air leakage around your existing windows. Second, they create an additional insulating dead air space over your window.

You can make a DIY cold frame by stacking bricks against the south-facing wall of your home and covering the new garden bed with glass. I wanted a cold frame in my tiny Zone 5 garden, but I lacked ...

I have double-pane windows, but I think it would still help to add some storm windows. I am planning to make them myself. Are interior or exterior storm windows best and how can I design and build ...

Dear Jim: I have double-paned windows, but I think it would still help to add some storm windows. I am planning to make them myself. Are interior or exterior storm ...

Dear Jim: I want to install some exterior storm windows, but the prices are over my budget. I have more time than money now, so I could make them myself.