That’s funny about the “probably holding up the ghosts” line—old houses really are full of surprises. When we did our living room windows, I found a w...

I hear you on the silicone not holding up well once winter sets in. I tried it on a basement latch and honestly, it just made the whole thing feel squ...

Totally get where you’re coming from—sometimes old windows are just past saving, no matter how much caulk you throw at them. I tried to tough it out w...

I hear you on the “maintenance free” claim—mine still get grimy and those tracks definitely squeak if I don’t hit them with WD-40 every now and then. ...

Yeah, I hear you—being able to fix stuff yourself is a big plus. I swapped out my own smart blind motor last winter and it was a pain, but doable. Tho...

I hear you on the thicker frames—they looked bulky to me at first too, but honestly, after a couple of cold snaps, I was just happy the drafts were go...

I actually had a way different experience with Simonton last fall. Needed a sash lock for a 2012 window, and the first person I talked to seemed prett...

Funny, I had the same issue with my living room window last winter—always seemed like a losing battle. I tried cracking the window just a bit at night...

PTFE lubes are definitely cleaner, I'll give you that. But honestly, I've found silicone spray to be even easier and just as effective. I used PTFE fo...