I get that. In my 1930s place, I went with toggle bolts for some heavier blackout blinds—wasn’t thrilled about making bigger holes, but the plaster’s ...

I’ve used a heat gun a few times, mostly on stubborn old paint. It does help soften things up, but you have to be careful not to scorch the wood or ma...

Tried double-layering last winter after getting fed up with wiping down sills every morning. I used those clear acrylic panels that snap onto the insi...

I’ve actually lived through this exact scenario—spent a chunk on argon windows a few years back, thinking it would be a game changer for our old 1960s...

That’s spot on about the old wood windows—there’s a certain nostalgia, but the energy loss is real. I went through a similar transition a couple years...

I’ve noticed the same thing with condensation in the corners, especially when the temps really drop. I went with wood frames mostly for the look, but ...

Definitely agree on satin—it's durable enough for regular cleaning without highlighting every little imperfection. One thing I'd add from experience: ...

I've found the same thing with Kolbe windows, especially regarding the wood interiors. We went with aluminum-clad on the outside for weather resistanc...