That’s totally fair. I’ve seen a bunch of “smart” window installs where the manual backup is tucked behind a trim panel or you need a weird tool to op...

That’s interesting—they skipped the appraisal for you? I’ve seen a couple lenders take that route, but in my case (last fall), they wanted a full appr...

I hear you about the extra hub being a pain, especially with older construction. But, sometimes those “simple and ugly” setups—like basic magnetic sen...

I get why folks like thermal curtains, but honestly, I've seen better results sealing up the actual window gaps first. Drafty windows are usually leak...

Good explanation on the seasonal movement issue—seen that plenty myself. One thing I'd add is that sometimes combining both methods works wonders. Cau...

Weatherstripping foam can be hit or miss, honestly. If your windows are letting in significant cold air, especially older wooden ones, the foam tape w...

Removable storm windows can actually be pretty effective if you get a good fit. I've installed a few for clients who were renting older homes, and the...

Totally agree on this point. Condensation happens when warm, moist air hits a cold surface—double-pane windows can still get pretty chilly on the inte...

Vinyl's definitely solid for the price, especially if installed right. Fiberglass does have a slight edge in extreme cold, though—less expansion/contr...

You're right to wonder about that—dehumidifiers don't exactly circulate air evenly on their own. If your room has tricky corners, try placing the unit...