I've gotta say, I upgraded to premium windows a couple years back (not Kolbe, but similar tier) and honestly, the difference wasn't exactly night and ...

Yeah, that's pretty much my experience too. DIY kits can be hit or miss—mostly miss in the long run, honestly. But like you said, they're decent as a ...

Fair point about siding, but honestly, I'd lean more towards checking window alignment first. A buddy of mine chased leaks for months, redid caulk, fl...

- Good point about UV exposure at altitude—vinyl definitely gets brittle faster in intense sunlight. - Fiberglass might hold up better, but I've seen ...

Yeah, spot on. Tried those insulating films last winter—honestly, they're decent for drafts but won't fix actual insulation issues. Better than nothin...

- Agree films can help, but skeptical about DIY lasting long-term. - Tried installing myself once... bubbles everywhere, looked terrible. - Curious if...

Good tip, but personally I'd hesitate bluffing about other quotes... contractors can usually sniff that out. Curious—anyone had luck negotiating by me...

Had something similar happen last winter. Thought the window seal was shot because I kept feeling a draft, but turns out it was just slightly misalign...

- Sounds like you handled it about as well as anyone could, honestly. - Heat gun might help soften things up a bit, but it's still gonna be slow going...

- Had Andersen windows installed a couple years back—noise reduction was decent, but nothing amazing. - Honestly, proper sealing and insulation around...