Yeah, I’ve had similar luck with magnetic kits—definitely less hassle than wrestling with that shrink film. One thing I found: cleaning the frame with...

Honestly, I wouldn’t write off vinyl so quick. I’ve got south-facing vinyl windows from 2017 and they’re holding up, but I did go with a lighter color...

Yeah, I hear you. The greenish tint is one of those things that seems minor at first, but once you start living with it, you notice all the little way...

Funny how “temporary” fixes can outlast the stuff you actually planned, right? I’ve had the same thing happen with weatherstripping—looked fine in win...

That’s funny, I’ve done the butter knife trick too—just grabbed whatever was handy to wedge a rag into the corners. Honestly, I think half of window m...

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but after years of patching and sealing, I finally bit the bullet and replaced a couple of my worst windows....

I get the urge to just tear out anything that feels sketchy, but I’ve started taking a slower approach, especially on these old houses where you don’t...

Triple-pane vinyl windows… I’ve actually put those in my place about three winters back, so here’s the rundown. My house is a 1970s split-level with t...

We went with smart blinds in our living room after checking out tint-changing windows at a friend's place. Honestly, the tint windows were neat, but l...

Totally agree with this. I've done a few high-rise renos myself, and UV-resistant fabrics are definitely worth the extra bucks. Another thing I've not...