That drafty window “hazard” line cracks me up—had the same pitch a couple years back. My house is late ‘50s, and I get a little air sneaking in during...

That’s pretty much been my experience too. When I did my last window project, the lender wanted a full permit history and even asked for photos of the...

Not sure I totally agree about the fading part—my 100 Series casements face due west and after about 7 years, there’s definitely more than just a litt...

I feel your pain on the insulating film—it can definitely be tricky. The first time I tried it, my windows looked like a topographic map of the Rocky ...

I've actually replaced vinyl windows with fiberglass in my own place about five years ago, specifically because of the thermal expansion issue. My hou...

Marine-grade silicone is definitely a solid choice, but I've found that even the best silicone eventually gives way if the underlying drainage isn't s...

I've tried the hairdryer method myself, and yeah, it does work pretty well in a pinch. But honestly, I found it to be more of a temporary fix than any...

Definitely matters. Silicone caulk is naturally water-resistant and pretty flexible, so it tends to handle moisture better on its own—even without pri...

Did something similar myself a couple years ago on an old double-hung window. Thought I'd share a couple tips I learned the hard way... First off, vi...

I get your point about standard double-pane windows not being specifically built for noise reduction, but I'd argue placement and installation methods...