Yeah, sash locks are decent, but honestly, I’ve found they’re only as good as the wood they’re biting into. Some of these old windows have softened ra...

I get the logic behind skipping triple-pane if you're not in a super cold area, but honestly, it's not just about cold. I upgraded to triple-pane wind...

Exactly this. Last winter, I spent ages shrink-wrapping all my windows thinking it'd solve everything, but nope—still had cold air sneaking in. Finall...

Yeah, flashing is usually the sneaky culprit. Caulk and weather stripping are good for minor gaps, but they're basically band-aids if the flashing isn...

Couldn't agree more with this. When we renovated our place, I went with reclaimed pine for the interior sills—partly budget-driven, partly aesthetic c...

Thermal curtains can vary a lot depending on how they're hung, honestly. I've found that if you just hang them normally, you'll always get some airflo...

I've had mixed luck with that shrink-wrap stuff myself...it definitely seals things up, but as you mentioned, it's a bit of a hassle. Plus, I always e...

Honestly, you can have both if you're smart about it. I've installed a couple of big windows myself, and the key is choosing the right glass. Go for d...

Good breakdown on triple panes. I've installed them myself and noticed a definite improvement in sound dampening—especially helpful since my neighbor ...