- Old windows can be a headache, but swapping them out really does help with drafts and bills, even if the upfront cost stings a bit. - If you’re deal...

- I’ve seen that a lot—people expect total silence or zero drafts, but reality’s a bit messier. - When I switched out my own old wood sashes for vin...

Great tip about checking out surplus stores—I’ve found some real gems there myself. A quick caution, though: always double-check the window's energy r...

Yeah, that's a pretty common issue I've seen with latex primers on exterior trim, especially farmhouse-style windows that get hammered by weather. Lat...

You're spot-on about window film being a middle-ground option. I've installed it for a few clients, and here's my quick take: - It can definitely hel...

I've installed plenty of window films in bathrooms—here's my take: - Good quality films hold up surprisingly well in humid areas, rarely peel if appli...

Great points about hidden energy costs—it's easy to overlook the manufacturing and disposal side of things. A couple quick thoughts from my experience...

Good thoughts here, but I'd push back slightly on dismissing triple-pane altogether. In my experience, at higher elevations especially, that extra pan...