- Can’t argue with keeping the originals if you’re attached—nothing else looks quite like that old wavy glass. - I’ve done similar repairs, and yeah...

- Been there with the vinyl—mine looked great for a hot minute, then winter hit and suddenly it was draft city. - Tried the foam strips too. Helped ...

- If you’re seeing fog between the panes, that’s not just weather—it’s usually a busted seal. - Short-term, it’s just annoying to look at. Long-term...

- Hear you on the sticker shock—window quotes nearly made me spit out my coffee. - Replaced ours in a 1970s ranch last spring. Honestly, the drafts ar...

- Gotta agree, most folks don’t even notice trim unless it’s falling off or painted lime green. - I tried the chunky farmhouse look in my last place—l...

Yeah, hinges and handles are always the first to go. Marine-grade stainless definitely helps, but honestly, even that isn't bulletproof. I've had mari...

Yeah, aluminum single-pane windows are notoriously bad for insulation. Had a similar issue at my old place—sealed every gap I could find, even put up ...

Glad someone brought this up. I've had mixed results with trickle vents myself—sometimes they're fine, other times they're annoyingly drafty or just d...