That line really hit home for me. When I put in new windows about five years back, I remember thinking the same thing—why does this feel like getting ...

I hear you on the paint and caulk situation—it’s like some previous owner was trying to mummify the place. My house is from the late 1920s, so I’ve sp...

This hits close to home for me. Our place is a 1958 ranch, and when we finally bit the bullet on new windows, I was torn between that crisp, modern lo...

I've had privacy glass in my bathroom for about five years now, and while I appreciate the convenience (no curtains to wash!), I do sometimes miss bei...

I totally get what you mean about the aesthetic factor. A few years back, we tried plastic film on our big bay window—sure, it helped a bit with draft...

You're definitely onto something here. I used to rely solely on vacuuming my window tracks too, thinking I was being thorough enough—until one heavy r...

I went the DIY route too, but used glass instead of plexiglass. Bit heavier to handle, but I liked the clarity better. Definitely agree it's worth the...

Couldn't agree more. When we replaced ours, I initially focused way too much on the glass specs and overlooked installation quality. Ended up with dra...

Ventilation really is key. A few years back, we had condensation issues in our upstairs bedrooms—thought we'd have to replace all the windows. But bef...

Interesting points about drilling small holes—I've heard similar advice before, but honestly, I've always been a bit skeptical. A few winters back, I ...