- Yeah, I’ve definitely cracked a few panes—sometimes it’s just ancient glass and there’s no saving it. - I use a heat gun on low to soften old putty....

- Swapped out my windows for impact ones last summer. Honestly, I expected a bigger drop in my electric bill. - Didn’t even think about the attic hatc...

- Not sure argon’s always worth the extra cost, honestly. Swapped out a couple windows in my 70s place last winter—went with air-filled double glazing...

- Totally with you on the rim joists and attic hatches—those spots are sneaky. I threw down a bunch of caulk and foam around my basement sills last wi...

Not sure I’d call storm windows just a “band-aid.” Here’s my take: - I’ve got a 1950s brick house with original single-pane windows. Street noise was...

Bronze is decent, but I've had pretty good luck with anodized aluminum hardware too. Put some window frames in about four years ago, and they're still...

Had a similar experience here. When we replaced our old fiberglass windows with vinyl, I was skeptical at first, but we definitely noticed fewer draft...

@gaming_emily I went the financing route. A lot of window companies do offer financing. In my case, Pro Tech Windows & Doors had a 0% interest for...

Good points on prep, but honestly, flashing tape isn't always the best choice for windows anyway. In my experience: - Caulk tends to hold up better f...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned skylights or solar tubes yet – they’re not windows in the vertical sense, but they are windows to the sky! I know t...