Q: My house has old wooden, double-hung windows. Some are hard to open, while others are simply stuck. Are there people who can fix these, and is it worth it?

But experts say stuck windows aren’t just annoying. That stiffness is the window showing signs of damage, and trying to force those stiff windows open and closed is only making the problem worse.

Sometimes it's hard to open doors, jars, beers, and other things when you have a hard time getting a good grip or you're just plain weak. Thankfully, ...