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 ...
Had the exact same issue a while back. Usually means the seal between panes failed, letting moisture in. Warranty covered mine—maybe check if yours is...
We did ours about five years ago, and I'd say they're worth it overall. Agreed, up close you can tell they're vinyl, but honestly, no one's ever menti...
Good call on checking the crawlspace—had a similar issue myself. Ventilation helped at first, but like you said, it never really solved the root cause...