I actually kinda disagree about the “not worth it unless you’re in Minnesota” thing. I’m in the mid-Atlantic, so winters aren’t brutal, but our living...

That’s interesting about the warping—my vinyl windows are doing something similar, but only on the side that gets hammered by afternoon sun and salty ...

Seriously, it’s like every year I think I’ve finally figured out the “right” paint or slug trick, and then nature just laughs at me. I did that UV top...

Yeah, the frame thing is real. I got new double-pane windows last spring, but the installer pointed out a draft in the old wooden frames—didn’t even n...

I hear you on the miters looking cleaner. I did all the window trim in our den with miters a couple years ago, and they’ve held up pretty well—though ...

I hear you on the hybrid caulks—tried a couple myself, and I’m honestly not convinced they’re that much better than the old school stuff. Maybe it’s j...

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing with those moisture traps. They're okay for small spaces like closets or cabinets, but for windows in winter? Forget...

True, duct tape isn't ideal for HVAC stuff, but honestly, it's still pretty handy around the house. Fixed a cracked vacuum hose with it last year, and...

Seriously, this is one of the most useful threads I’ve seen. Two thumbs up to everyone sharing their knowledge. 👍👍 I feel like I could...

When I planned my window project, I kind of assumed there'd be some delay (maybe I'm jaded from past renovations). I didn't schedule anything critical...