- I get the logic behind sealing things up, but I’ve actually run into issues when I went too far. - Did a full window upgrade and heavy caulking a ...

- Totally get the pain. —been there, done that. - Warped sills and frames are a nightmare, especially in houses that have settled unevenly. - I’ll...

- Gotta agree, install is huge, but I’m with you—there’s only so much lipstick you can put on a builder-grade window. - - That’s been my experien...

- That “bundled for your convenience” line always makes me suspicious. Feels like code for “don’t ask questions.” - Totally agree on installers bein...

- Totally get the “house is gonna win” feeling. —same here, except mine’s a ‘36 and nothing is square. Tried to shim everything laser-perfect on the f...

- Totally get where you're coming from on the sticker shock. - - Plastic isn’t glamorous, but it’s cheap and works. Used it myself for a few wint...

- I’d second doing curtains/blinds yourself, especially if you care about the hardware or have anything custom. Too easy for them to get dinged up. - ...

- Acoustic windows definitely make a noticeable difference, no argument there. But they're also a pretty hefty investment, especially if you're rentin...

- Had a similar experience myself—live near train tracks, skeptical at first about triple panes. - Decided to bite the bullet after neighbors swore by...