- Had both in my last house. Skylights looked cool, but cleaning was a pain—always needed a ladder and the glass still got gross. - Leaks were defin...

- Honestly, I've tried the interior shades + film combo too—worked better than I expected, especially on west-facing windows. - Totally agree about th...

- Gotta say, I’ve had mixed results with sanding. - - Tried the light scuff method on my old Andersen sliders—still had issues with paint stickin...

- Laminated glass is pricey, and I’m with you—it’s not a magic bullet. Maybe if you’re right on a highway or under a flight path, but for everyday cit...

- Gotta say, I’ve had the opposite experience with Marvin vs Andersen. - Our Marvin windows (installed 6 years ago, Midwest winters) don’t feel draf...

Not sure I’d say the savings are always that dramatic. —mine was closer to 10%, and that’s after a lot of caulking and foam too. DIY is cheaper upfron...

- Had the same thing happen here—mid-range windows, decent reviews, but the caulking started coming loose after about 18 months. Installer also blamed...

Privacy glass definitely has perks, but honestly, we went with window film instead and haven't regretted it: - Much cheaper to install, especially if...

- Totally agree on sealing—makes or breaks window performance, regardless of material. - Had vinyl windows in our first place, held up surprisingly we...

I've actually had better luck with silicone spray myself: - Tried graphite once, same staining issue you mentioned... messy. - PTFE was okay, but fel...