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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 ...

We test double-hung windows for resistance to wind and rain. (We don’t test single-hung windows because they’re less common.) Working with an outside lab, we subject the windows to heavy wind ...

To find out which windows can keep out rain and wind without leaking, Consumer Reports tested 21 double-hung and four casement windows, two popular styles. Here are the best windows for every climate.