- Definitely agree on the clean frames—skipped that step once and the tape lasted maybe a week before it started peeling. - Condensation seems unavo...

- Had the same battle with miters in my 1948 place—especially on the north side where the sun barely hits. - Yep, that yearly caulk routine gets ol...

- That blue glow is weirdly comforting when it’s dark and dreary out. I get why it bugs some folks, but for me it’s like having a permanent aquarium v...

Honestly, I haven't noticed contemporary holding up any better. Had a neighbor go contemporary—looked sleek at first, but after a few years, seals sta...

Good points here, especially about sealing gaps. A couple years back, I was convinced triple-pane windows would solve our noisy street problem. Did so...

- I've been wondering about films too, but my main concern is moisture buildup. Heard some folks say they trap condensation between the film and glass...