I actually had the opposite experience—did insulation first, then windows a couple years later. The insulation made a difference, sure, but the window...

Never messed with UV protectant, just stuck to hosing them off every few months. The chalky film’s annoying but honestly, it beats the saggy look my n...

Double-pane windows made a big difference for us too, but I hear you on the cost and the mess. I remember thinking the installers would be in and out ...

I had the same thing happen after I swapped out my old windows—was expecting to see a big drop on my bills, but honestly, it was the quiet that really...

Had the same debate a few years back—my old wood windows were just getting hammered by the sun, and I got tired of dealing with peeling paint every sp...

Yeah, I've definitely run into that before. When we replaced our old windows a few years back, the rep made it sound like mixing styles was practicall...

Yeah, polyurethane's definitely the way to go. Learned that the hard way after a brutal winter a few years back—silicone cracked like crazy, and I spe...

Had a similar issue with my fireplace—thought it was sealed, but nope, cold air pouring in. Did the candle trick too, and ended up adding some insulat...

Graphite powder's decent, but I gave up on it after my wife nearly banned me from the house—got it everywhere the first time. Switched to candle wax y...

Haha, been there. I did exactly that when I first tried installing film—ended up wrestling with a slippery mess for half an hour. Honestly, after that...