Funny you mention the silica gel packs—I started tossing those in the car after my kid left one on the floor and I realized the windows weren’t as fog...

I totally get this. When we moved into our current place, it had those chunky colonial grids, and at first I thought, “That’s the charm right there.” ...

That’s the tricky part, isn’t it? You seal up the drafts and suddenly you’re fighting off condensation instead. I had a similar issue after insulating...

Plantation shutters do have that nice farmhouse vibe, and they're definitely tougher than bamboo shades. We had bamboo at first, but our lab took them...

That's a smart move—I hadn't thought about adding vents under the sills. Makes sense though, since condensation loves stagnant air. I've mostly relied...

Totally relate to this. We went with mid-range vinyl windows a few years back, mostly because the budget was tight. But we made sure to hire someone w...

Fiberglass is definitely a solid choice for salty air—good call there. I'd also throw vinyl into the ring as another low-maintenance option. Had vinyl...

I've had vinyl windows for about 7 years now, and honestly, they've held up great. No discoloration or warping yet, even on the side of the house that...

We went with argon-filled windows at about 5,500 ft, and honestly, I can't say I've noticed a huge difference either. They're holding up fine structur...