Totally agree—flashing is everything. I went with aluminum-clad wood for my place, mostly because I couldn’t stand how vinyl looked, but the install w...

Yeah, I’m right there with you. Those old frames are just brutal for anything sticky—doesn’t matter if it’s the “premium” tape or the bargain stuff, h...

Honestly, I wouldn’t just go with Andersen because everyone says they’re the “gold standard.” Midwest weather is brutal—my dad’s old Andersens had se...

I just bought my place last summer and the windows are ancient—think original 70s aluminum frames, zero insulation. I looked into those thin triple-pa...

Honestly, taping over vents is what I did too, even though everyone says you “shouldn’t block airflow.” Sometimes you just need a quick fix when it’s ...

Yeah, I'd skip the weather stripping altogether at this point. Learned the hard way—had a leak around my back door, kept trying quick fixes, and ended...

Yeah, window sills are sneaky like that...found out the hard way myself. But honestly, even with proper slope, I've noticed some materials just don't ...

I went through something similar last year—my windows were ancient, drafty, and honestly looked terrible. Thought about DIY film kits, but after seein...

Totally relate to this. Just bought my first house and thought replacing a single window would be a quick afternoon job. Nope...spent hours just figur...

Blinds are practical, sure, but don't they feel a bit sterile sometimes? I went with bamboo shades—still easy enough to clean, and they add warmth. Ev...