That’s been my experience too, especially with houses that have a few decades on them. Chains are fine if your place is cookie-cutter, but once you st...

I get where you're coming from. In a tiny space, an HRV just seems like overkill to me too. I’ve managed fine for years with just opening a window her...

Couldn’t agree more—“maintenance free” is just a nice way to say “slightly less hassle.” I replaced the last of my old aluminum sliders with vinyl abo...

Can’t blame you for ditching wood—looks great at first, but the upkeep near salt air is a pain. Fiberglass seems like a solid call, even if the instal...

I get a kick out of how everyone acts like there’s some golden order for home upgrades—like you’ll get struck by lightning if you don’t insulate befor...

I get what you’re saying, but I’m still a bit suspicious about how much condensation is “normal.” We had new double-panes put in five years ago and I ...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve always wondered if all that effort chasing every tiny gap is really worth it. Did you notice any difference i...

We replaced ours with Simonton contemporary windows about two years back, and honestly, I can't say they've been a game-changer for insulation either....

I've gotta disagree a bit here. Matte finishes might hide smudges better, sure, but in my experience they're still pretty unforgiving with scratches—e...

Fair enough, but I wouldn't completely dismiss switchable glass just yet. Sure, insulation claims might be overstated, but the convenience factor—no c...