Anyone here actually tried those foam pipe insulation sleeves as edge guards? I’ve seen folks use them for glass, but not sure how they hold up long t...

That’s been my experience too. I tried the clear window sealing tape on my 1920s double-hungs last winter. Looked fine at first, but as soon as we hit...

I’ve actually tried the plastic film thing—twice. First winter, I thought it was all hype, but honestly, it cut down on the drafts more than I expecte...

Dual roller setups—yeah, I gave those a shot in my guest room. They’re pretty slick for switching between blackout and sheer, but honestly, the blacko...

Had a similar experience myself—thought I'd just swap out the windows and call it a day, but nope... ended up dealing with moisture damage behind the ...

Yeah, totally agree with this. Did you also check your attic insulation? Last winter, I noticed condensation issues even after upgrading my windows, t...

Interesting point on fiberglass—I hadn't thought about expansion affecting condensation. Has anyone noticed if aluminum-clad wood frames have similar ...

Did you notice much difference in summer cooling costs too, or was it mostly winter savings? I'm debating the upgrade myself, but summers here are bru...

Had a similar issue at my old place—brand new windows, but the installer didn't seal one properly and it whistled like crazy. Fibrex seems solid from ...

Fiberglass sounds decent, but how easy is it to DIY install compared to aluminum? I've done aluminum frames before, and they're pretty straightforward...