I’ve wrestled with the same decision for a while. Our place was built in the ‘50s, and those original wood windows looked great but were drafty as hec...

Taking stops off old windows really is nerve-wracking. I’ve had some luck running a thin, flexible putty knife along the seam after scoring with a uti...

I had a similar outcome after adding low-e film—barely noticed a change on the utility bill, but the afternoon glare and heat dropped off a lot. For m...

Felt weatherstripping does have a certain appeal for old windows, especially when you’re dealing with irregular gaps and don’t want to make anything p...

That “weekend of detective work with a candle flame” hits home. I swapped out two handles last fall—looked great, but the fit was just a hair off and ...

I did a side-by-side last summer—got pro quotes for six windows, then priced out DIY down to the last tube of caulk. Ended up only saving about 20% af...

Expanding foam is one of those things you don’t really think about until you’re living with the aftermath. I remember when we had our windows replaced...

I've had mixed experiences with weatherstripping tape myself. It can be effective, but as you mentioned, the sticking issue can be frustrating, especi...

Couldn't agree more with this sentiment. I've found that leaks, drafts, and mysterious creaks seem to be part of the package deal with owning a home. ...

Caulk is definitely underrated, but I've found that even the best stuff tends to shrink or crack over time, especially in climates with harsh winters....