I hear you on the rope caulk— sums it up. For window sealing tape, here’s what worked for me: 1. Clean the frame with rubbing alcohol, not just soap...

Getting a detailed breakdown is like pulling teeth around here too. I did manage to get a line-item quote once, but only after I asked (nicely but fir...

I get where you’re coming from—when we first moved in, I was all about keeping every original window, but then a couple of winters later, reality set ...

Totally get where you're coming from—caulking can feel intimidating at first. But honestly, Quad Max isn't too tricky if you take your time prepping. ...

Had the same issue a couple years back and went through pretty much the same troubleshooting steps. Humidity was definitely part of it, but even after...

Been there myself—learned the hard way too. When I sealed mine, I thought I'd skip the tape to save time... big mistake. Ended up with foam smudges th...

Totally agree with you on the hairdryer trick—it's saved me more than once. Another thing I've found helpful is giving the window a quick clean before...

Totally agree on budgeting extra—I've learned the hard way that surprises are pretty much guaranteed. One thing I'd add is to measure each window open...

We had a similar issue in our family room—big windows facing west, and afternoons were brutal even with heavy curtains. We ended up installing SageGla...