I get what you’re saying about shrink film. It’s a decent stopgap, but not a real solution if you’re dealing with persistent condensation. You mention...

You nailed it. I see a lot of projects chasing those window specs for LEED, but the tradeoff with frame thickness and visible light is real. Funny eno...

That’s a common surprise with older homes—framing standards have definitely changed over the decades. I’ve found that even after shimming everything a...

That “spaceship” feeling is spot on—airtight is great for efficiency, but it can feel a bit unnatural. I’ve installed a lot of double glazing, and hon...

Interesting you mention draftiness around the sashes. That’s one of those things that comes up a lot with Andersen 400s, especially in homes with more...

Restoring old windows is definitely doable, but I’d say it’s a pretty involved process—especially if you want to keep the original sash and glass. You...

Good call on mounting them higher, but I've noticed some determined pups just take it as a challenge... 😂 Have you considered plantation shutt...

I've seen those shrink-wrap kits in action a few times myself, and yeah, they do help temporarily. But honestly, they're more of a band-aid than anyth...

Vinyl is definitely easier upkeep-wise, but have you considered fiberglass windows? They're durable, low-maintenance, and can mimic wood grain surpris...

Interesting take on cellular shades—I can see why they'd outperform thermal films. I've noticed similar results in my own home, but it also got me won...