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...