That lines up with what I see a lot in pre-50s homes. Folks jump straight to double-glazing, but if you’ve got gaps around the sashes or loose frames,...

That’s a pretty common experience with these old houses—nothing’s ever square, and every window opening is a new little adventure. I’ve run into the s...

I get what you mean about the thermal-lined options being warmer, but I’ve actually seen a difference with a dense cotton twill—especially if it’s got...

That “desert seasoning” line made me laugh—it’s so true. I’ve seen houses where people put in the fanciest weatherstripping and still, that fine dust ...

That’s a smart way to go about it—sometimes the urge to demo everything can actually create more headaches, especially in these old places where every...

Funny you mention the shrink film kits—I’ve put those up in a few old houses and, yeah, they’re not exactly winning any design awards, but they do blo...

Funny you mention the spray foam vs. fiberglass batts—I've actually seen a lot of issues crop up just from folks skipping that detail. In my own place...

That’s pretty common, honestly. UV just eats up exterior finishes, especially on darker colors. As for those color-matched pens—they’re decent for sup...

I've used laminated inserts a few times, and honestly, the thermal insulation difference wasn't really noticeable. They're great for noise, sure... bu...

Interesting point about the curtains—I’ve seen that work surprisingly well in older homes. Curious though, have you checked if the window frame itself...