- Gotta push back a little on the “old-school setup just makes more sense.” In my 1920s place, I did the full window restoration + storms thing, and y...

Yeah, sun exposure definitely seems to be a big deal. Here’s what I’ve noticed: - My west-facing vinyls started to get a little warped after about 8 ...

- Totally get what you’re saying about patching only going so far. I’ve been down that road too many times—drafts just kept coming back no matter how ...

- In my 1950s place, the worst spots were always the old double-hungs in the living room. No matter how much I sealed, there was still a chill. - Trie...

- Those color-change bags are basically useless unless you’ve got eagle vision or a flashlight handy—been there, squinting in the driveway like a dete...

- 100% agree, those “temporary” fixes can end up masking bigger headaches. - — nailed it. - Learned the hard way with a bay window—kept taping dr...

- I get the temptation to toss those warped frames, but sometimes it’s worth giving them a shot—especially if you’re after that rustic look. - I’ve ...

Totally get where you’re coming from. My place is a 1948 Cape Cod and I swear the wind finds new routes in every year. Here’s what’s worked for me (an...

- Had the same struggle with my 1920s bungalow. The original windows looked awesome, but man, those winter drafts were no joke. - Tried the shrink f...

Totally agree on the curtains. When we swapped out our old windows for Kolbe, I figured that alone would be enough—but nope, heavy curtains were a gam...