When we replaced our furnace a couple of years back, we were able to claim both the utility rebate and the federal tax credit without any issues. As o...

We went through something similar a few years back, and honestly, the thermal mass effect wasn't as dramatic as we'd hoped. We added a concrete slab f...

That's exactly right—condensation is basically a mini science experiment happening on your windows. Weatherstripping definitely helps, but I've also f...

Went through something similar myself when we moved into our high-altitude place a couple of years back. The original windows had regular air fill, an...

Interesting points about stain, and I get why it's appealing—especially with the peeling issue. But from my experience, high-quality exterior paint, p...

We had a similar experience about 10 years ago. I remember thinking those DIY vent kits were going to be the perfect solution—seemed logical enough—bu...

That's a sensible approach—visual checks really are enough most of the time. I've noticed that certain window styles or materials tend to show rot dif...

Interesting perspective on glare reduction—I've had similar experiences. Our living room faces south, and before installing low-e windows, the heat bu...