I get what you mean about the south windows—mine surprised me too, but only after I swapped out the old single panes. Before that, didn’t matter which...

Not just you. We swapped our old single-pane windows for double-pane about five years ago (PNW here too), and while the heating bill definitely droppe...

That’s interesting, because I always assumed it was just the window’s fault, not anything going on inside the house. I’ve got a 70s ranch with origina...

Funny timing—this whole debate reminds me of when I had my back porch windows done a few years ago. I went with a “big name” company because I figured...

I hear you on the caulk—tried that once in a pinch and regretted it when it came time to swap out the glass. Ended up with bits of old silicone stuck ...

That’s pretty much been my experience too. We bought our place in the late ‘80s—original wood windows, drafty but still hanging in there. I spent a co...

Rope caulk’s a handy fix, no doubt, but I’ve had mixed luck with it over the years. The residue thing—yeah, I’ve seen that too, especially if it sits ...

I’ve wondered about the zinc trick too. My neighbor swears by it—he bolted a chunk onto his old screen door latch and, honestly, it does look a bit od...

I hear you on the glazing putty. I swear, every time I get out the putty knife I end up with more of it on my hands than on the window. I did try one ...

I get what you mean—my last place had those fancy triple-pane windows, and while the energy bills dropped, the living room always felt a bit… closed i...