Yeah, the salt air just eats through stuff no matter what the label says. I’ve tried a few “coastal” rated products and still end up wiping down hardw...

Yeah, that’s exactly why I ditched motorized too. Cordless manual just works, no power needed, and nothing for pets to chew on. Less to break, less to...

Same here—fiberglass made a noticeable difference in my energy bills. Old wood windows just leak too much, and I got tired of dealing with condensatio...

I put storm windows over my fiberglass frames a couple winters back—honestly, it helped a bit with drafts, but the frames still felt cold to the touch...

Honestly, sticking with the portable is a smart move if you’re not into regular upkeep. Central humidifiers are efficient, but they’re only worth it i...

Yeah, the operator is really the weak link with a lot of these mass-market casements. I swapped out a few Jeld-Wen units in my last place—looked good ...

Definitely noticed the same thing after switching out my old single-pane sliders for new casements. The street noise dropped a lot—honestly, I didn’t ...

Honestly, I actually lean the other way—running the HVAC on low with a high-MERV filter can help capture a lot of the dust as it’s stirred up. Shuttin...

Totally get the hesitation around drilling. Most exterior storm windows do need a few screws in the frame, but if you’re worried about messing up, the...

Yeah, the hairdryer trick is pretty much essential. I learned that the hard way after my first attempt looked like a sad sandwich wrapped in cling fil...