Totally relate to this. I went triple-pane for energy efficiency reasons (big nerd here), and while my heating bills dropped noticeably, I do sometime...

I've looked into both View and SageGlass quite a bit when we were renovating our office space last year. Agree with the points above about installatio...

I've actually experimented with bamboo shades in my own kitchen, and while they definitely nailed the farmhouse vibe, I did notice they weren't exactl...

This is spot on. The quality of installation often matters more than the actual windows themselves when it comes to energy efficiency. I've seen expen...

Good call on the double-pane glass with low-E coating. That's honestly one of the best upgrades you can make when it comes to energy efficiency and co...

Good call on the shims—I had a similar experience. Thought I'd nailed it, but a few months later, noticed drafts sneaking in around the edges. Ended u...

Borate treatments are alright, but honestly, sealing the end grain properly made a bigger difference for me. Moisture loves sneaking in there... once ...

I had a similar issue last winter—noticed some cold air seeping in around the window frames, especially on windy days. Didn't think much of it until I...

Good points on aluminum trim—definitely worth the effort once you get past the learning curve. One thing I'd add is that sealing behind it properly ma...