That’s fair—if you’ve got the patience (and the right tools), the savings can be real. I did three windows on my own a couple years back and yeah, the...

Extractor fans with sensors are handy, but honestly, if your old windows are drafty, a fan’s just a band-aid. I’ve seen folks swap to modern windows a...

Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. I see a lot of folks trying to keep original windows for the “charm,” but after enough cold drafts and wildlife ...

That’s pretty spot-on. Most of the “wow” factor with new windows comes when you’re replacing really rough old ones—like if you can feel the breeze com...

Honestly, I’ve seen a lot of folks slap foam tape on and call it a day, but yeah, it’s not exactly pretty. Does the job in a pinch, though. The “premi...

Couldn’t agree more—those miracle cleaners are usually all hype. I’ve seen folks try every spray on the shelf, but nothing beats a bit of elbow grease...

Yeah, those old houses never make trim work easy. I’ve run into the same headaches—nothing’s square, so there’s always a bit of “creative problem solv...

Yeah, I hear you on latex being easier overall, but honestly, I've had mixed results with it on window frames. A couple years back, I was helping a fr...

Fiberglass definitely has its perks, especially with the right finish. But I've seen some fiberglass windows fade noticeably after a few years in dire...

Caulk's fine for minor gaps, but if you're seeing actual water intrusion, it's usually a sign something else is off. Could be the window wasn't instal...