That makes sense to me. I’ve used mineral wool too, and honestly, it’s so much easier to handle than foam—especially in tight spots around windows. I ...

Yeah, same boat here. The plastic kits helped a bit, but the frames themselves are just ice-cold no matter what I try. I’ve heard some folks swear by ...

Funny, I had the same experience with grids—measuring was a bit of a headache, but it’s wild how much character they add. I get what you mean about th...

Honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with just relying on caulk and paint. In my place (built in the 40s), the real breakthrough was adding storm windows—kin...

Ha, I’ve definitely gotten a little too relaxed with caulk before and paid for it after the next storm. It’s always the one spot you think “eh, that’l...

Honestly, I totally get where you’re coming from. There’s something about those old windows that just feels right with a farmhouse, but yeah—freezing ...

Yeah, it’s definitely a tough call. I’ve run into the same headaches—wood looks great but just doesn’t love our winters. You’re right, nothing’s maint...

This makes a lot of sense. We had a similar issue last year—kept sealing around the windows, but every storm brought the same headache. Eventually rea...