Windows

When installed properly, this centuries-old roofing can last a lifetimeby Patrick Sheeley

by Harold Bailey

A professional roofer demonstrates ways to use a stationary brakeby John Mahan

Slate-roofing contractor John Mahan demonstrates how he uses a portable brake to cut metal for drip-edge flashing  by John Mahan

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

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

by Daniel S. Morrison

Exposed trusses bring style to an Oregon vacation homeby Jo Landefeld

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

Yes, they're worth fixing. Those old windows were built better (and from better wood) than anything you can buy today.by David Gibney

In San Francisco, simple materials artfully arranged doubled the size of this small row houseby Andre Rothblatt

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive.by Mike Guertin

by Paul Fisette

Low-maintenance materials combine with traditional details in a light-filled additionby Didier Ayel

by Victor DeMasi

Replacing glass in wooden frames is painless with the right tools and techniquesby William T. Cox Jr.

In a fog about choosing windows? You have to consider glazing systems, window styles and frame materialsby Jefferson Kolle

by Scott Bruce

by Dave Marlow