- Same here, I’ve skipped the backer rod too unless it’s a big gap—never had a problem. - Silicone definitely holds up better for me, but yeah, it’s s...

- Had the same worry. Used low-expansion foam on two windows in my 1958 place—just a thin bead, didn’t go wild. - No warping for me, but I was careful...

- Totally get what you mean about “organized chaos.” My phone’s a graveyard of random receipts and serial numbers too. - I tried making folders by p...

- Pulled off a window swap in our 1920s place last fall. Decided to keep the old trim since it’s got that chunky profile you just can’t buy now. - Use...

- Tried those window films last winter—honestly, they’re better than nothing, but don’t expect miracles. - They did cut down on drafts a bit and let i...

- Actually, I did get asked for the paperwork once—years ago, for a different credit. It was a pain to dig up, but the IRS did want those docs, so I w...

- We did smart blinds in the bedrooms—loved not having to get up to close them when the sun hits just right. - Agreed, didn’t notice much on the ele...

Good point about leaks sometimes coming from unexpected places. Had a similar issue myself a while back—spent ages sealing and re-sealing around my wi...

- Had the exact same issue with graphite smudging on white vinyl frames...lesson learned the hard way, haha. - Switched to silicone spray after that, ...

We put composite windows in our place about 5 years ago—mostly because we liked the look and heard they were pretty durable. So far, they've been grea...