Yeah, I get what you mean about pros having better tools. I tried the candle trick myself but probably missed a few gaps. Honestly, for my 90s house,...

- Had a similar situation last winter—old bungalow, original windows barely hanging on. - Got a quote for custom replacements and nearly choked. Thoug...

- Swapped out my original windows (probably from the Carter admin…) last fall and wrestled with this same choice. - Leaned toward vinyl because, well,...

- Had to jump through a bunch of hoops with my windows—definitely not as easy as your experience. - My warranty was “lifetime” but only covered part...

Yeah, this is exactly what tripped me up. Thought I’d be clever and save a bunch by DIY-ing one window in our 80s split-level. Here’s how it actually ...

- Totally relate to the sticker shock of replacing glass units. I kept thinking maybe there was a shortcut—tried the hairdryer trick too, no dice. - A...

- Had a similar thing happen in my new place—foggy between panes, but only when it’s freezing out. - Cleared up by midday, no weird smells or soft s...

- Just went through this myself last year—didn't go Kolbe, but still splurged on a reputable brand. Honestly, I was skeptical at first... seemed like ...

- Upgraded ours last year (vinyl, not fiberglass though), and honestly, noise reduction was noticeable but not life-changing. - It definitely muffled ...

- Agree on the shrink-wrap kits—used one last winter and it actually surprised me. Thought it'd be flimsy, but held up pretty well. - Weatherstripping...