Had a similar issue at my place last winter—kept running the dehumidifier nonstop, but still woke up to damp windowsills after every storm. It drove m...

I've been wondering about this too. A friend of mine installed smart blinds last year and swears they cut down her summer AC bills noticeably. Tint-ch...

Totally agree on rope caulk—it's underrated. I've also found foam tape disappointing after the first winter or two. A couple things I've noticed: - R...

I took a look at both when I was upgrading last spring. Here's what stuck with me: - SageGlass definitely feels more customizable, but yeah, the app ...

Had almost the exact same issue last winter: - Noticed drafts mostly when the wind kicked up, but it was subtle enough to make me doubt myself at fir...

Gotta admit, I still can't shake the dentist office vibe, no matter how updated they get. But I see your point about practicality—big windows are tric...

Upgrading could help, but before you drop serious cash on new windows, have you tried a dehumidifier? I had similar condensation issues—thought new wi...

Something to watch for is whether a contractor actually listens to your needs vs. just pushing what they want to sell. When I was shopping for window ...

Jumping in to share a post-project perspective. We lived in Safety Harbor (waterfront zone) and replaced our windows a couple years ago with hurricane...

For anyone unsure about window types: I replaced old double-hung windows in my 1920s bungalow in Historic Kenwood (St. Pete) with new double-hungs to ...