I totally get where you’re coming from about wanting a clean slate—there’s something satisfying about knowing it’s paid for and you don’t have to thin...

Funny, I had the exact same reaction to those “soundproof” curtains—felt like I just paid for blackout shades with extra steps. I’m curious, did you n...

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually went the interior storm panel route for a couple windows in my living room last year. My house is pushi...

Funny, I’ve had the opposite luck with beeswax—maybe it’s our weird Midwest humidity, but sometimes it gets tacky for me. I still use it in a pinch, t...

That’s the truth. I thought I’d outsmarted them with a double layer of steel wool and caulk, but they still managed to wiggle through one spot behind ...

Interesting points. I’m actually in the Midwest too, but I went with double pane when I replaced my windows five years ago. Maybe my house is better i...

I’ve got a set of argon-filled windows that are pushing 12 years now—still clear, no sign of fogging. I do wonder if I just got lucky with the install...

I hear you on the streaks—my bathroom privacy glass looks great for about a day after cleaning, then the water spots start showing up again. Have you ...

Funny you mention the hybrid caulks—I tried one in my back sunroom last fall, and it held up better than the old stuff, but still cracked a bit where ...

Interesting points all around. I've had traditional Simonton picture windows for about 8 years now, and honestly, they've been pretty solid overall. I...