Interesting—I've always wondered about aluminum holding up in salty air. We had vinyl for a while and honestly, every big storm I’d be out there check...

That’s been my suspicion too. I’ve heard so many folks complain about “junk windows” and then you find out the crew slapped them in during a rainstorm...

That’s kind of where I landed too—after a while, you just have to pick your battles. I’ve got a 1920s bungalow, and honestly, the original windows wer...

I've been tempted by plexi for the same reasons—especially the DIY factor—but how's it holding up long-term? I've heard UV exposure can make it cloudy...

I've been wondering about the same thing myself. A friend of mine installed privacy glass in their bathroom about four years ago, and while it looked ...

Yeah, you're definitely not overthinking it. I recently replaced a couple windows in our 1930s bungalow, and sure enough, ran straight into some hidde...

Yeah, that's exactly what I've experienced on my porch windows. Even with a solid primer and high-quality paint, moisture eventually found its way in ...

I've wondered about drafts too, honestly. When I redid mine, I left small gaps after hearing similar horror stories about condensation. Haven't notice...

Yeah, windows alone rarely solve the whole comfort issue. When we did ours, I noticed fewer drafts near the windows themselves, but still felt chilly ...

Good points about weather stripping and attic insulation—I did the same thing a couple years back and it definitely helped. But I gotta say, after fin...