I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think you might be underestimating what those patch jobs can do—at least for a couple seasons. Epoxy, i...

Good points about sealing and insulation—I've noticed the same thing. Fiberglass does seem sturdier long-term, but honestly, I've seen well-installed ...

I went through something similar last year—busy street, buses rumbling past, you name it. I initially tried soundproof curtains, and honestly, they ba...

Yeah, I learned that lesson the hard way too. Have you looked into thermal liners for your existing shades or curtains? They're not as bulky as full-o...

Completely agree about the scraper—it's often overlooked, but mechanically removing old silicone residue first is crucial. I've noticed that even tiny...

Interesting to hear your experience with Kolbe windows. I had a similar situation when we upgraded our windows a few years back (though we went with M...

I've seen similar moisture issues with liners, but I'm not fully convinced about those shrink-wrap kits. Sure, they help short-term, but aren't you es...

Had a similar experience myself—when I pulled the trim off, I found they'd just loosely packed fiberglass insulation in there too. But I'm not totally...

Hadn't thought about gutters initially, but that's a solid point. Water infiltration can be deceptive—I've seen cases where the flashing above the win...