Thermal blinds do help, but honestly, they're pricey for what you get. I've had better luck just layering regular curtains—two sets can trap air surpr...

Good tip on the weep holes—never thought of that. A couple other things I've noticed over the years at altitude: - Triple-pane windows seem pricey at...

- Good call on thinking beyond upfront costs—been there myself with cheap insulation that ended up costing double in heating bills. - I've had SageGla...

Fair points, but having tried both, switchable glass isn't totally useless on energy efficiency. True, it won't match blinds for insulation, but it do...

Yep, ventilation really is the unsung hero here. We had a similar issue in our kitchen—thought replacing the old aluminum windows with vinyl double-pa...

I've done my share of stain mixing, but honestly, sometimes it's more trouble than it's worth. Matching older wood exactly is nearly impossible—wood a...

Mid-morning definitely works well, but I've had decent luck calling right at opening too. Few times I've done it, the reps seemed fresh and ready to t...

Good points overall, but honestly vinyl windows have held up surprisingly well for me right on the coast. Installed mine nearly 8 years ago, and no co...