That’s a solid approach. I’ve had similar luck with cedar shims and silicone caulk—definitely agree on skipping the bargain brands, they just don’t ho...

That green tint really threw me off at first too. I’ve read it’s from the low-E coatings they use for insulation, but I wonder if all brands are equal...

I’ve always wondered how many folks actually run a blower door test before jumping to window replacements. I did one a few years back and was surprise...

That cardboard tracing trick is a lifesaver, especially if you’ve got an arch that isn’t a perfect half-circle. I’ve done the “eyeball and hope” metho...

I know what you mean—my place was built in the late 70s and those original aluminum sliders were brutal in winter. I did the caulk, weatherstripping, ...

That’s interesting about the trickle vents—I’ve heard mixed things. I swapped out my 80s-era windows for a triple-glazed setup with built-in vents, bu...

I’ve had almost the exact same experience with copper tape—looked neat, but didn’t stop every slug. I read somewhere that for the copper to really wor...

Funny, I had a similar experience with the old aluminum storms—mine were probably installed in the late 70s and I swear, they looked like they’d blow ...

Have you looked into fiberglass frames at all? I know they’re not totally maintenance-free, but in my case, they’ve held up a lot better than the viny...

That’s exactly it. I’ve pulled trim and found framing that looked like it was chewed by squirrels, and once a whole wasp nest. Lead paint is another w...