Triple-pane isn’t overkill at all in my experience, especially if you live somewhere with real winters. I swapped out old single-pane windows last yea...

That’s pretty much the tradeoff, isn’t it? I wrestled with the same thing—kept thinking I’d miss the old wavy glass and wood sashes, but after one win...

I ran into the same problem after swapping out the old windows in my ‘60s split-level. First, I tried listing the panes online for free—figured someon...

Yeah, I totally get that. Even after doing the flashing “by the book,” I still find myself on the ladder with a flashlight after a heavy rain, just fo...

That draftiness rings a bell— We had the same issue with magnetic storms in our 1920s bungalow, especially during windy spells. Here’s what I ended up...

Totally agree—most people won't even catch it. But if fading bugs you, maybe consider lighter grids or even wood tones? They age gracefully and blend ...

I looked into switchable glass briefly when we redid our bathroom last summer, but honestly, the price tag scared me off pretty quickly. Ended up with...

Totally agree with you on the rim joist sealing—did the same thing myself last winter and it was like night and day. One thing I'd add is to check you...

Yeah, the delay really isn't noticeable unless you're actively looking for it. I've seen a couple installations in person, and honestly, the half-seco...

That's interesting, silicone caulk can definitely help seal things up temporarily. I've had mixed results myself—worked great on smaller cracks, but b...