Yeah, duct tape’s a classic—seen plenty of windows held together with that and a prayer. When you can’t swing new windows, I always say focus on seali...

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen folks shocked by the first estimate. One thing I always mention—if your frames are solid, sometimes just swapp...

That matches up with what I’ve seen. I put in a Jeld-Wen for a mudroom entry a couple winters back—finish still looks good, but I had to swap out the ...

Funny how the right trim can tie things together. I’ve swapped out a bunch of old windows for clients, some sticking with Simonton’s contemporary look...

I've seen this happen a lot with weatherstripping tape—it's great for a quick fix, but it rarely lasts the whole season, especially if you've got curi...

Silicone caulk is definitely a solid quick fix, but trickle vents are a real long-term solution—glad you mentioned them. I've installed a bunch of tho...

I've installed thermal blackout curtains for a few clients with huge south-facing windows, and honestly, they're pretty effective. Definitely not hype...

I've seen those window films in action plenty of times, and yeah, they're great for warmth and cutting drafts, but honestly, they don't do much to slo...

Good points there—I've seen homeowners save quite a bit by splitting projects, especially if they're flexible on timing. But you're spot-on about mate...

I get your point about triple pane being a bit overhyped, but I'd say it's not just about noise or extreme temps. I've seen triple panes really help w...