- Agree on the plaster risk—older houses are a minefield for that. - I’ve seen painter’s tape bring half a wall with it, so now I just use drop clot...

- Interior storms work surprisingly well, especially in older homes where you want to keep the original windows. - They’re less hassle than full rep...

- Seen chains do a decent job, honestly. Sometimes they’ve got better access to materials, so you’re not waiting weeks for a specific window size or p...

- Every V-2500 swap I’ve done has needed shimming and a lot of perimeter foam. Can’t remember a single one that dropped right in, which is frustrating...

- Had the same battle with old wood windows for years—paint peeling, sashes sticking, cold air sneaking in no matter how much caulk I used. - Couldn’...