I’ve actually done almost the same thing with a citrus cleaner on my old vinyl storm windows. Step one: mix it about half strength, step two: test a p...

I installed motorized blinds in our bedroom last spring, and honestly, the noise isn't too bad. They're not silent, but it's more of a gentle hum rath...

Yeah, rope caulk's pretty solid advice. I've also had luck combining it with thermal curtains—just hang them close to the window frame. They're easy t...

We went through something similar at our place. Privacy film does look sleek and cuts down glare nicely, but insulation-wise... yeah, not so much. If ...

That's a great point—it's easy to underestimate how much heat can escape through tiny openings. If anyone's curious about HRVs, they're actually prett...

Had a similar issue with spray foam around basement windows...thought I was being clever sealing those drafts, but swapping out a cracked pane later w...

Totally agree on installation quality—seen friends drop serious cash on fancy windows only to have drafts sneak right back in. Definitely worth checki...

Totally agree about the prep work—makes a huge difference. One thing I'd add is that if you're already replacing the pane, it's worth looking into ene...