I’ve wondered about that too. I swapped a couple windows to krypton last winter, mostly out of curiosity, and honestly didn’t notice much difference i...

Anchor rails are actually a solid workaround, especially if you’re dealing with lath and plaster that’s seen better days. I installed a rail above the...

Yeah, totally get what you mean about the hardware being the weak spot. I’ve tried swapping to “marine grade” stainless myself—looked great for about ...

Yeah, I get what you mean about shortcuts coming back to bite you. Last fall I rushed through a window install because the forecast said rain by noon,...

That lines up with what I’ve seen. PTFE’s a bit of a pain up front, but it’s hard to beat for longevity. I tried graphite powder once, but honestly, i...

That’s the story of my life—think I’m done, then the sun hits just right and there’s that one streak. I used to swear by magic erasers for everything,...

I totally get where you’re coming from. My place is a 1935 colonial and I went back and forth for months. Ended up restoring the originals and adding ...

I feel your pain on the ladder thing—I swear, every time I climb up there, my life flashes before my eyes. 😂 I've been debating motorized sha...

Totally agree that installation can make or break window performance. I've seen triple-pane windows installed poorly, and honestly, they weren't much ...

Good call on checking higher up—I had something similar happen last spring. Thought it was the window seal at first, but turned out the flashing above...