Been there. I learned the hard way that less is more with foam—too much and you’re fighting the window every time. Elevates do seal tight, though. My ...

I get what you’re saying about the weatherstripping, but I’ve actually had decent luck with it in my old Craftsman. The trick for me was using the com...

Yeah, blackout curtains have been the most practical for my big windows too. I tried those stick-on films—total pain to get even, and they started pee...

I've tried sealing tape too, and honestly, it was a mixed bag for me. Did the whole alcohol wipe-down thing, pressed it carefully, smoothed out bubble...

Cracking the window does help sometimes, but honestly, if you're dealing with serious condensation, a small dehumidifier might be worth it—even short-...

Definitely worth doing. I had similar issues with drafts and moisture around my older windows—nothing major, just enough to notice on colder days. Add...

Had pretty much the same thing happen to me. Caulked around the window twice, still leaked when the wind blew just right. Finally climbed up and check...

Yeah, silicone definitely holds up better long-term. I've had similar experiences with latex cracking after just a couple winters—pretty frustrating w...

I had a similar issue at my last place—beautiful old windows, but man, those drafts were brutal. Tried weatherstripping, caulking...you name it. Final...

I've been debating gutter guards myself lately. My neighbor installed some mesh-type ones last fall, and while he says they're great for leaves, he's ...