Yeah, humidity's definitely a big factor. When I moved into my place, I thought the windows were shot too. Got a cheap hygrometer and realized my humi...

Fiberglass windows do seem practical, but I dunno... they just feel a bit "plastic-y" to me. Good point—makes me nervous as a first-timer. Last th...

Yeah, thermal breaks were new to me too until recently. HRVs seem helpful, but I'm with you—probably not a complete solution on their own. Still, if t...

Interesting points here. I've been thinking about doing something similar at our place, but I'm still a bit skeptical about how much heat you actually...

Yeah, DIY window fixes always seem to spiral into bigger projects. I had a similar experience when I tried replacing cracked glass in my kitchen windo...

Tried mirrors myself, but honestly didn't notice much difference. Painting the walls a lighter shade did help a bit though—nothing dramatic, but it's ...