That’s a pretty solid approach—sometimes you just have to triage, right? I totally get the temptation to leave weird stuff alone, but I’ve learned (th...

I swapped out my 1980s single-pane windows for double-pane about two winters ago, and tracked my bills out of curiosity. My gas bill dropped by maybe ...

That lines up with what I’ve seen too—single-pane just can’t keep up, no matter how carefully you fix them up. Here’s how I usually look at it: Step...

That’s a question I wrestled with last fall, actually. I thought I was just doing a quick window swap in my 1980s ranch, but as soon as I got the trim...

I’ve been wondering about the finish too, especially since I’m in a spot where the sun just beats down on the south side all summer. I know fiberglass...

Good points here, but one thing I'd add is to consider energy efficiency too. Black frames can absorb more heat, especially if they're aluminum or met...

I get what you're saying, but honestly, window materials can make a noticeable difference—especially if you're into energy efficiency. When I replaced...

Good point about climate. Another thing to consider is insulation—pine frames can be surprisingly energy-efficient if they're properly sealed and main...