Funny you mention the acrylic inserts—I actually built a set for my place last winter. They’re not miracle workers, but I did see a drop in drafts, an...

The lead paint thing really threw me for a loop the first time I tackled it. I thought I was just going to pop out a sash and reglaze, but next thing ...

I swapped out two of our worst old windows for triple pane last winter, mostly because my partner was tired of “indoor scarf weather.” Honestly, the g...

Funny, I had a similar surprise after putting in double panes. Our living room windows used to drip every winter morning, and while the new ones helpe...

I had a similar experience with a budget door—let’s just say the first winter was a drafty adventure. Ended up layering on extra weatherstripping and ...

That’s interesting—when I put in low-e windows a couple winters back, I actually noticed my humidity dropped a bit, but not dramatically. My place isn...

Funny, I had the same thing happen—replaced every single window on our 1970s ranch, and not a peep from anyone. But you know what? The first winter af...

That “old houses keep you humble” line hits home. My 1915 bungalow has plaster walls with metal lath, so it’s basically a Faraday cage in disguise. I ...

That’s been my experience too. I geeked out over argon when I replaced my living room windows a decade ago, thinking it’d be a game changer. Honestly?...

We swapped out our old double-panes for argon-filled units about three winters ago. The difference in comfort was pretty noticeable—especially in the ...