I've done the rope caulk and plastic wrap combo too, and yeah, it helps. But honestly, if your window frames are really drafty, you might wanna check ...
I've noticed the same thing about humidity levels. Last winter, I was dealing with constant condensation on my north-facing windows, even though they'...
Triple panes definitely help with insulation, but noise reduction is a whole different beast. I've been through this myself—thought upgrading windows ...
Couldn't agree more. I've had my fair share of battles with products that promise miracles but end up being a headache. Like when I tried that "weathe...
I've had mixed experiences myself. Installed some plastic handles about eight years ago—good quality, UV-resistant, all that jazz. They looked great a...
Yeah, I almost went Costco too, but ended up deciding against it. They're solid for a lot of things, but with windows, you're right—selection just was...
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. Paint just seems to hold up better against sun exposure. If you're set on keeping the wood look, maybe consider a l...
You're spot on about the hardware being the weak link. I've had aluminum windows at my beach place for about 8 years now, and honestly, the frames the...
I replaced my old double-hung windows with tilt-and-turns about three years ago, and here's my take: the energy savings definitely improved, but I agr...