That’s been my experience too—those smells just hang around, especially if you can’t get a decent cross-breeze. I actually set up a couple of box fans...

Been there more times than I care to admit. Last fall I was convinced my kitchen window was leaking at the top, so I kept hitting it with more caulk e...

I've seen SageGlass installed at a friend's place, and honestly, the zoning feature is pretty neat. You can set different tint levels for upper and lo...

Cordless roller shades could work nicely—I've got some on my patio doors, and they're surprisingly smooth to operate even at a wider width. But for tr...

Haha, been there with the fingerprints—it's like a DIY rite of passage. Good call on the storm window inserts, too. If anyone's hesitant about the cos...

Fiberglass surprised me too—thought I'd miss the warmth of wood, but honestly, after sanding and repainting frames every other year... I'm kinda relie...

Totally agree on the caulking—it's one of those underrated steps that really pays off. If you're looking for another budget-friendly way to spruce thi...

If you're really remote, I'd probably go with impact-resistant windows—like the ones they use in hurricane-prone areas. They're built with laminated g...