Yeah, that’s been my experience too. I’ve got a 1920s place and let’s just say “square” isn’t really in its vocabulary anymore. Magnetic panels sounde...

Yeah, I’m with you—epoxy’s the only thing that’s held up for me too. Tried the wood filler and even dowels once, but they all gave out after a while. ...

Yeah, those miracle products are usually just money down the drain. I’ve tried a couple “quick fixes” and ended up regretting it—nothing beats some el...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve swapped out a couple windows myself—mid-‘80s house, nothing fancy. Saved a chunk, but yeah, hit some hidden w...

Yeah, totally agree about the layers—nothing’s perfect with old windows. I tried those magnetic acrylic panels too, but my frames were so warped I had...

Funny how that works, right? I used to just slap the caulk on and hope for the best, but skipping the cleaning step bit me more than once. I actually ...

Honestly, I feel you on this—my place is late 70s and those old windows are basically wind tunnels. I swapped to double-pane a couple years back and y...

Good point about the duct connections—I learned that one the hard way too. Thought I had everything snug, but after a few rainy nights, noticed some m...

Haha, nailed it. That stuff is a nightmare to handle, but it does the job once it's up. I didn't track humidity numbers specifically, but from experie...

Good points about checking behind the trim—had that issue myself once. Silicone caulk is handy, but for bigger gaps I actually prefer rope caulk. It's...