I’ve actually had pretty good luck with those shrink-wrap kits, even with two kids and a dog who thinks windows are for nose prints. If you get the pl...

Painter’s tape is underrated for stuff like this. I did something similar when I had to fit a weird trapezoid window in our attic—ran tape, sketched t...

Can’t argue with the comfort factor—sometimes not sweating through your shirt in July is worth more than a few bucks on the bill. I did just the leaki...

I hear you on the frame issue. I had the same deal—put in Low-E glass, but with my 80s wood frames still there, drafts and condensation didn’t budge ...

I’ve actually had mixed results with backer rod and caulk, especially on the older framing in my 70s split-level. The foam feels more reliable for the...

Can confirm, once that paint or caulk starts to fail, the water just creeps in. I had a couple of Andersen windows from the 90s where I thought I was ...

I get the frustration with latex, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with it than expected—at least with the right prep. My old bungalow’s got cedar r...

View glass does look pretty slick, gotta admit. I haven't seen SageGlass in action either, but from what I've read, it's supposed to have a bit more f...

Totally agree on the quality film point. Had mine done professionally about 5 years ago—went with a mid-range ceramic film for better heat rejection a...

Hybrid sealant's good stuff, but silicone isn't all bad if you prep right. I redid my kitchen window last spring—masked everything off carefully and u...