That lines up with my experience—retrofitting always seems easier in theory. I’ve tried blackout liners too, and honestly, the Velcro never stays put ...

Totally agree with this. I’ve been in my place for over 20 years, and honestly, a lot of the original windows are still hanging in there thanks to pat...

That lines up with what I’ve seen. We swapped out our old windows a few years back—nice upgrade for looks and they do cut down on street noise, but th...

Swapped out most of our windows about three years back—central Texas heat just made the old single-panes unbearable. Like you, I noticed a real drop i...

That’s spot on. I’ve chased drafts for years in my place, only to realize I was trading one problem for another. Tried the trickle vent route—helped a...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a bit better luck with the window films—at least on the north-facing windows in my 1950s place. ...

We swapped out our original single-pane windows a few years back—honestly, the difference in comfort was immediate. The paperwork for the rebate felt ...

Had to laugh at the “window was haunted” bit—been there, done that. Couldn’t agree more. I used graphite on some old vinyl tracks once and regretted ...

I’ve actually run the numbers for my place. Factoring in the cost of tools (which I didn’t already own), plus a couple of mistakes on the first window...

I had the same concern about moisture when I did my back porch windows a few years ago. The installer said the overhang would keep most water out, but...