Article: Window sashes simple to install

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These window sashes have a vintage look, but they are less than six years old.(PHOTO) (TIM CARTER) TIM CARTER(PHOTO)

Dear Tim -- Some window sashes in my home are in good shape, while others are falling apart. Can I purchase window-sash replacement kits that will allow me to maintain the character of my older home? Will the replacement window sash still use the old rope and cast-iron weight? I would love to get a replacement tilt-in window-sash kit to make washing windows easier. Do you think I can do window-sash repair or is it a better idea to buy a new one? -- Melissa D., North Andover, Mass. Dear Melissa -- Window sashes ...

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