That pretty much sums it up. I wish there was a single magic trick, but with old windows, it’s always a bit of a patchwork. Foam strips are underrated...

I get what you’re saying about the install making all the difference, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s always that tricky. When I swapped out my o...

When I swapped out my old windows a couple years back, I was convinced triple pane was the answer to all my problems—energy bills, noise, you name it....

Totally get this. Here’s what I did: started with matte black on my living room trim—looked great until my dog decided to “help” by nose-printing ever...

That’s basically been my experience too. I put up poly on a little greenhouse, thinking I’d save some cash and time, but after three summers it was al...

Couldn't agree more. Had a similar puzzle myself last spring—thought I'd fixed it by caulking around the frame, but nope, still leaking. Eventually cl...

Funny you mention that—it was definitely strange at first. When we upgraded to acoustic glass, the silence felt almost too intense, like something was...

We went fiberglass about two winters ago, mostly because a neighbor swore by them. Honestly, they've been pretty solid—no noticeable drafts or condens...

Good call on attic insulation, hadn't thought of that angle. Last year I went down a similar rabbit hole—new windows, sealing drafts, the whole deal—b...

I've noticed that too, but have you checked your window drainage holes lately? Sometimes they get clogged with dirt or debris, and clearing them out e...