- Totally get it—my wife still teases me about how long I spent going back and forth with window quotes. - Those “oops” orders are a game-changer if...

- Tried the heat gun route once—felt like I was defusing a bomb the whole time. - Ended up with a couple scorch marks and a lot of regret. - Switc...

- Totally agree on the HRV noise—mine’s just a low hum, but my buddy’s sounds like a mini jet engine sometimes. - Those slim triple glass windows are ...

- Had the same issue with foam weatherstripping peeling off—mine was on a west-facing door, so it got roasted every afternoon. Lasted maybe two months...

We went vinyl a few years back—mostly because the price was right and the sales guy promised they'd handle our winters fine. Honestly, they're decent,...

- Totally agree on the caulking thing—went a bit crazy with it last year and ended up with soggy insulation. Not fun. - Learned my lesson: coastal hou...

Yeah, thicker beads are definitely the way to go. Last winter I tried being clever and did a super thin layer around my basement windows thinking it'd...

Haha, love this analogy... spot-on. We swapped aluminum for fiberglass last winter and the difference was legit noticeable. No more chilly drafts cree...