That putty is basically ancient superglue, I swear. I hear you on the steamer—works, but yeah, the wood can get a little puffy if you’re not careful. ...

Yeah, the ENERGY STAR thing is kind of a mixed bag. I’ve used it as a starting point too, but you’re right—those numbers like U-factor and SHGC matter...

Yeah, I get it. There’s just something about those old wood windows you can’t fake. I’ve got a 1920s place and every time I think about swapping to vi...

Couldn’t agree more. I used to think trickle vents were the answer too, until we moved up to a tower block and suddenly it felt like living in a wind ...

Yeah, that was my experience too. Matte looks nice at first, but life happens...and fast. With two little ones and a dog, satin's been a lifesaver—jus...

We did vinyl too, double-pane argon-filled, and honestly, zero complaints. We're up in Minnesota, so yeah... winters are no joke. Triple-pane sounded ...

Yeah, learned that one the hard way. Went budget-friendly vinyl a few years back—thought I was saving money. Fast forward, they've warped a bit and se...

Yeah, aluminum's definitely underrated. Had vinyl at our place near the coast too, and it was a constant battle with discoloration and cracking. Switc...