Had a similar situation a few years back—quotes were all over the map for my 70s ranch. Ended up making a spreadsheet with line items (labor, material...

Thermal curtains help, but if you really wanna seal things up, try shrink-wrap window insulation kits. They're cheap, easy to install—just tape around...

That's a good point about cellulose insulation. I've had my share of headaches fishing wires through spray foam, and it's not something I'd willingly ...

Another quick trick I've used is stuffing some old towels or socks along the sill. Not glamorous, I know, but in a pinch it really cuts down the chill...

We've had similar struggles with big windows over the years. Roller shades look great but yeah, the glare can be brutal. Cellular shades are solid, bu...

We swapped ours out a few years ago too, and I gotta say—nostalgia aside—the upgrade was worth it. If you're thinking about it, just make sure you mea...

Yeah, rope caulk's a pretty solid temporary fix, especially if you're worried about older paint. I've used it a bunch of times on my old wooden window...

Gotta agree on the simpler patterns for privacy glass—makes a huge difference. We've had satin-textured glass in our downstairs bathroom for years, an...

We had trickle vents installed about three years ago when we upgraded our windows, and your experience pretty much mirrors mine. They're definitely no...