I’m starting to wonder if there’s such a thing as “too efficient.” We sealed up our 70s ranch last fall, and now the air feels heavy unless I crack a ...
Interesting to hear you’ve had luck with wood in a damp basement. I tried something similar when we moved in—sealed plywood, lots of polyurethane, and...
I’ve been wrestling with this exact dilemma since moving into my place last fall. The windows are original to the house (1948), and let’s just say “dr...
That’s exactly what’s been bugging me— I keep hearing the newer vinyl is “UV stabilized,” but I’m still skeptical. My neighbor’s windows (installed ma...
I’ve been wrestling with this too—my house is from the 1940s, and those original windows are drafty no matter what I try. I actually did the thermal c...
I totally get this dilemma. After our window upgrade, I stacked the leftover panes in the garage, thinking they’d just gather dust. Then, last fall, I...
That’s been my experience too—by the time I figured out all the rebate requirements, it almost felt like a puzzle I wasn’t meant to solve. Still, hear...
I ran into some weird gaps too, especially around the kitchen window. The walls just aren’t straight, and I had to get creative—ended up using composi...
I've been wondering about thermal curtains myself—good to hear they're working for you. My windows are pretty old too, and I've noticed some drafts la...
