Great tip with the soap-water trick—I stumbled onto that method a while back too, and it's been a lifesaver. Painter's tape always felt like playing s...

Good points about the electrician—definitely sounds like one of those "easy" DIY projects that quickly spirals into a weekend headache. Been there mys...

Totally agree—sometimes DIY just doesn't cut it, especially higher up. Also noticed reinforced weatherstripping helps cut down noise a bit too... nice...

Totally get your point on keeping it simple—less headaches in the long run. A couple thoughts to add: - Smart shades definitely have their quirks, bu...

Totally agree on the window inserts—I've done something similar myself and it really helps. A couple extra points from my experience: - Adding weathe...

Totally get the moisture struggle—been there myself. When I tackled my old place, I ended up using weather stripping and storm windows. Helped a ton w...

Haha, I totally relate to this! Every year I'd promise myself, "this is the LAST time I'm painting these windows," and yet there I'd be again, paint s...

I've heard lighter colors can help a bit—less heat absorption and all that. Probably won't eliminate warping entirely, but might slow it down. Either ...

Good points about fiberglass frames—definitely worth considering. From an energy efficiency angle, vinyl's improved a lot lately: - Solid insulation p...