Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. Tracing a random disconnect in my old 70s split-level had me pulling baseboards and poking around in crawlsp...

Funny, I had a similar issue with caulking—tried a high-end silicone around my basement windows and it started peeling after one brutal freeze-thaw cy...

I'd generally agree with this—high-quality windows and insulation are definitely the main factors. However, I've found curtains to be surprisingly eff...