Did something similar last fall: - Silicone worked great on the flat edges, no drafts since. - Tried V-strip in corners, held up okay but started pee...

Exactly this. Had a leak last year that I swore was coming from the window frame itself. Turned out the flashing above had shifted slightly. Quick fix...

I've tried most of these too—quick thoughts: - Weatherstripping tape: cheap, easy, works well. - Thermal curtains: decent improvement, plus they look...

- Had similar issues with vinyl windows—looked great but warped slightly after a few harsh winters. - Switched to fiberglass last year, definitely stu...

- Totally agree on humidity being overlooked—ran a dehumidifier last winter and condensation dropped big time. - Tried insulating film on vinyl window...

- Materials matter, sure, but honestly installation is the bigger deal. - Had top-tier windows once, but sloppy install meant drafts and leaks anyway....

Fair point on the motorized honeycombs, but honestly, I've found them a bit overrated for residential use. Had a set installed in our living room—huge...

We did ours in stages—front windows first, then back a year later. Helped spread out the cost, but honestly, I wish we'd just done it all at once. The...