- Totally agree on storm windows—mine aren’t winning any beauty contests but they kept the drafts at bay for years. - Weatherstripping and caulk are...

- Totally get where you’re coming from. Sometimes that “character” just feels like extra work, especially when you’re knee-deep in dust and splinters....

- — Yep, I’ve done this too. Not glamorous but it works. - If you’re getting tired of the plastic film, I found running a small fan near the window i...

- Totally agree—soundproof glass helps, but it’s not a cure-all. - After swapping out my old single-pane windows, I noticed street noise dropped a l...

- Totally get the hesitation with dark trim and big sunny windows. - I’ve got a charcoal trim in my kitchen, which faces west, and honestly, I haven...

I've had aluminum-clad wood windows for about 6 years now, and honestly, the inside maintenance is pretty minimal. Here's what I've noticed: - Occasi...

Totally agree with this approach—did the same thing last fall. Quick weekend project, noticeable comfort boost, and saved some cash. Might still upgra...

Good call on painter's tape—total lifesaver for clean edges. Learned that after my kitchen backsplash fiasco... silicone everywhere, hours scraping it...

We had a similar issue when we bought our old house—windows were ancient and constantly dripping in winter. We actually didn't replace them right away...