Windows

The phrase "flipping a house" means something entirely different to one Minnesota architect and his familyby Michael Roehr

They’re one of the most important—and expensive—parts of a house. We help you sort through the materials, styles, and ratings that will influence your choice.by Sean Groom

21st-century technology and a classic look come together in a shingle-style house that produces more energy than it consumesby Bill Heigis, Hobie Guion

For a truly authentic restoration, Vermont Salvage is worth a trip from just about anywhere

The stunning beauty of stained-glass can maintain privacy yet allow ample light to pass into your home

Choosing high-, moderate-, or low-solar-gain unitsby James Kidd

Both acrylic and glass blocks transmit light while still providing a measure of privacyby Rob Yagid

In an old city neighborhood, a glass cupola delivers sunlight to showcase the interior of a dazzling new homeby Tanis Shaw, Gene Shaw

These ten solutions will help you deal with impossible openingsby Deb Barrett

A box-bay window brings light into a bath that includes a sliding medicine cabinet and curved mahogany trimby Alan Jencks

Exposed trusses bring style to an Oregon vacation homeby Jo Landefeld

A change in a ranch's ridgeline transforms a suburban house without disturbing the neighborhoodby Frank Riepe

Proof that a home can be more livable and more versatile without more costby Dave Otte

A Toronto architect updates a traditional cottage for his office and adds a modern three-story home, but you'd never know it from the streetby John O'Connor

U-factor and R-value measure heat transfer and heat resistance, respectively; understanding the difference will help you select energy-efficient windows and insulationby Bruce Harley

Opening up two walls created a welcome connection among kitchen, dining room, and gardenby Jerri Holan

They're a big investment with a big potential payoff. Here's what you need to know about types, warranties, comfort, and installation.by Daniel S. Morrison

Top 10 blunders that rot your house, waste your money, and make you sickby Joseph Lstiburek

A cramped ‘60s colonial opens up with French doors, more windows, and wider passagewaysby Steve Aitken