That’s a pretty fair take. I’ve worked on a bunch of these older homes and honestly, the combo of drafty windows and winter just eats batteries for br...

Yeah, installer quality can make or break the whole window upgrade. I’ve seen folks drop big money on solid windows like Simonton, but then the crew r...

Magnets are a cool idea in theory, but unless you’ve got a metal frame or you’re willing to glue steel strips along the window, I’ve found they just d...

I've actually tried the bubble wrap thing before—mostly out of curiosity and because I had a bunch laying around after moving. Honestly, it did help w...

Fiberglass definitely holds up better in harsh conditions, but I'm curious if anyone's tried wood frames with modern treatments? I know traditional wo...

I've definitely noticed matte finishes highlighting imperfections more, especially on darker shades. We did a farmhouse reno last summer and went with...

Interesting to hear solar-powered shades are working out on north-facing windows. I wouldn't have guessed they'd get enough juice without direct sun. ...

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing about Andersen's Fibrex holding up pretty well color-wise. Installed a few darker Andersen 100s a couple years back ...

Yeah, permits can be a bit of a gray area when you're swapping windows yourself. Depends a lot on your local codes and how strict your city or town is...

Good points on insulation and caulk, but honestly, caulk touch-ups every few weeks sounds like a bit much. If it's shrinking or cracking that quickly,...