Packing tape definitely beats duct tape for this kind of thing—at least it’s not a sticky nightmare when you finally peel it off. I’ve done the same a...

I hear you on the foam snakes—mine just collect dust and dog hair. As for vinyl, I’ve had similar issues with condensation, especially during those cr...

Yeah, I know what you mean about the scrapes—sometimes it feels impossible to avoid a few dings, no matter how careful you are. I’ve tried the utility...

Yeah, those old aluminum windows are a pain, but I get hanging onto them as long as you can. I’m in the same boat—mine are probably original to the ho...

That’s a solid point about the warranty being only as good as the company behind it. I’ve definitely had chains “lose” my info when I needed something...

That’s the tough call, isn’t it? I tried squeezing a few more years out of my 70s-era casements with fresh weatherstripping and some low-expansion foa...

I hear you on the blackout curtain cave vibes—mine made the whole room look like a bunker. I went the double glazing route too, but did you notice any...

Funny, I actually found disposal to be less of a hassle than I expected—maybe it’s just luck with my local dump. They charged a flat fee for construct...

Couldn’t agree more about the sealing and curtains making a bigger impact than just upgrading glass. I did the same thing—double-pane, decent improvem...

Yeah, I’ve run into those annoying power blips too—drives me up the wall when the glass resets. Good on you for trying a UPS; I went with a surge prot...