Painter’s tape is a clever idea—I usually just end up with pencil marks everywhere and hope they erase. Have you ever tried using a profile gauge for ...

That’s a really solid point about storm windows and inserts. I’ve actually wondered if double glazing is always worth the hassle, especially with olde...

I’ve wondered about the argon leaking too—heard it can happen, especially if your windows flex a lot or the seals weren’t great to begin with. I’m not...

Is it really the windows, though? I keep wondering if the draftiness is more about the frames or even the caulking, not just the glass itself. I’ve ha...

Had a similar experience with the “eco” windows, actually. I swapped out a bunch of old, single-pane ones in the front of my house last winter. The dr...

Funny, I’ve been wrestling with this exact question for a couple years now. Every winter I wonder if I’m just being stubborn keeping the old wood wind...

I've wondered about triple-pane too, but honestly, after putting up thermal curtains in our bedroom, the drafts were noticeably less. Noise reduction ...

Interesting idea about adding the sheer curtains behind roller shades...we've got huge windows too, and honestly, I've been wondering if roller shades...

Interesting points on the aesthetics... I've been considering privacy film myself, but your comment about it looking "cheap" got me thinking. Is it re...

Interesting points, but do you really find hardware adjustments make that noticeable a difference? I've tweaked hinges before and barely noticed a cha...