We had a similar experience when we renovated our 1930s bungalow. At first, I was dead set on keeping everything traditional—those multi-pane windows ...

Ha, same here. When we replaced ours, I stacked the old windows neatly by the curb with a "free" sign. Figured they'd sit there for days, but nope—gon...

Totally agree about the shrink-wrap kits. I used to be skeptical, honestly thought they were just cheap plastic gimmicks. But last winter, after my DI...

Had the same issue with our south-facing vinyl frames—every sunny afternoon sounded like popcorn popping in slo-mo. Switched to wood frames, quiet eve...

Yeah, heat definitely makes a difference. I learned that the hard way too—tried replacing screens on a blazing hot day once, and it looked perfect unt...

I've had mixed luck pulling tape while silicone's wet—sometimes it smears a bit. Found that waiting just until it's tacky works better for me. Ever tr...

Had some minor condensation with double-pane in the bathroom window during deep winter mornings...nothing major, but noticeable. Curious if anyone's f...