I did something really similar—my old windows were super drafty, but I just couldn’t justify financing at the time. I went with the “patch it up and w...

That bubbling and peeling at the corners is classic for painted aluminum, especially in spots where water likes to hang out. Even with all the right p...

Funny, I actually had the opposite experience with my new windows (Marvin, not Andersen). There’s a bit of a tint, sure, but it’s barely noticeable in...

If you’ve already tried caulking and weatherstripping and still feel drafts, it’s probably time. Old windows from the ‘70s are notorious for hidden le...

I get what you’re saying about temporary fixes adding up, but I actually think painter’s putty and rope caulk can hold up surprisingly well—at least f...

Funny how it works out, right? I did attic insulation a couple years back and honestly, that was the game changer for me. The windows looked nice but ...