Had something similar happen a couple years back. Spent ages sealing around the window frame, convinced I'd nailed it. Next heavy rain, same annoying ...

I went vinyl about five years ago and honestly haven't regretted it. Like you said, the insulation difference wasn't huge enough to justify the extra ...

Good points here, especially about checking the frames first. We put in some Reliabilts about three years back, and honestly, they've held up really w...

I've dealt with aluminum windows for years, and yeah, condensation can be a pain. We had similar trouble in our kitchen—especially when cooking or boi...

I've had wood-look vinyl windows installed for about 8 years now, and honestly, they've held up pretty well through some harsh winters and hot summers...

I've had pretty good luck with plastic blades too, though I find they dull a bit quicker if you're dealing with stubborn stuff like dried paint or adh...

Been there myself. When we replaced our windows a few years back, I tried saving a few bucks by going with some generic flashing tape from the big box...

We have a stained glass panel in our dining room, and honestly, it's more about the cozy vibe than anything practical. Sure, it dims things a bit on c...