That's fair enough, but honestly, I think some folks make too much fuss about seals. I've seen windows in houses built decades ago that still have the...

Honestly, from what I've seen, shimming rarely solves the issue permanently—at least not if your frame's already warped. I had a similar battle a coup...

Interesting, I've been skeptical about cellular shades because they always seemed a bit flimsy to me. Do you find they're holding up well over time? O...

I was pretty skeptical about those shrink-wrap kits too, honestly. Always seemed like a quick-fix gimmick to me. Last year, though, I had a similar DI...

Couldn't have said it better myself. I've seen folks swear by Milgard Tuscany windows, but I've also heard a few grumbles—usually traced back to slopp...

Yeah, I agree curtains alone aren't gonna magically fix drafty windows. I went through the same thing in my old apartment—tried heavy blackout curtain...

Aluminum windows do tend to transfer cold more easily, so condensation can be a legit issue, especially in colder climates. But like you said: I've...

Labor's definitely trickier to negotiate, but honestly, sometimes trying to cut corners there can backfire. I've found that contractors who agree too ...