I get where you’re coming from—the whole “unless you’re living in an igloo” thing made me laugh. But honestly, I’ve seen a pretty noticeable differenc...

Interesting take on the black frames—I've seen the same thing with UV yellowing on white, especially in older neighborhoods where the sun just bakes t...

Yeah, that’s a pretty common issue with the shrink film. Even when you get it tight, temperature swings and humidity seem to make it let go eventually...

Funny you mention the window inserts—I’ve actually installed a few for clients in old brick townhouses. They’re not snake oil, but they’re not magic e...

You’re right about installation making all the difference—triple pane won’t fix a drafty frame or bad caulking. In colder climates, triple pane does h...

Good point about the window tracks, but I'm not entirely convinced vacuuming alone is always enough. I've seen cases where debris gets compacted deep ...

Maintenance can definitely catch folks off guard, especially with wood windows. You're not alone in feeling a bit overwhelmed by the annual sanding an...

I've never bothered heating aluminum trim myself—always seemed like more trouble than it's worth. Aluminum bends pretty easily at room temp, and if yo...