Totally agree about the trade-off. When I did my basement windows, the installer’s financing was a breeze—literally took ten minutes and I had an appr...

Yeah, foam tape is kinda the duct tape of window drafts—works for a while, doesn’t win any beauty contests. I’ve had better luck mixing things up: tap...

I’ve tested both dark green and navy on south-facing trim, and honestly, yeah, the heat difference is barely noticeable compared to black. If you’re a...

Went through this exact debate last year when we redid our windows. Ended up going triple-pane, but honestly...the energy bill difference wasn't as dr...

Had a similar experience with View windows at my place. Installation was straightforward enough, but the default sensitivity was way too twitchy—felt ...

Funny you mention reflective films—I was skeptical too until I saw how much they helped with UV damage. But honestly, the biggest difference for me ca...

Totally agree—humidity is often overlooked. Something else that helps is improving air circulation near the windows. I added small vents under my wind...