I get where you’re coming from on the sticker shock—new windows aren’t cheap. But after living in a drafty 1960s ranch for years, I can honestly say s...
That’s wild about the “settling” excuse—classic. I’ve had similar with my last install… installer blamed the house, but the draft was definitely from ...
That’s the dilemma, isn’t it? I keep going back and forth about whether it’s worth biting the bullet for new windows. Between the reflective film, bla...
Tell me about it. I swear, I started out with one “project window” and now it’s like they’re breeding in the shed. I do think cold frames are a solid ...
Energy savings are great, but I get where you’re coming from. I swapped out my old double-hungs for Jeld-Wens a couple years back, and while my heatin...
That oxidation is the bane of old aluminum frames, isn’t it? I respect the Bar Keepers/Magic Eraser combo—done that dance myself, but always with one ...
Glad someone finally mentioned wall insulation. Curtains and sealing gaps are great first steps, but honestly, insulation is the unsung hero here. I h...
Fiberglass does seem solid for durability and efficiency, but I've heard aluminum-clad wood can actually perform better for noise reduction because of...
I hear you on sketching it out first, but honestly, even that doesn't always save the day. Last summer, I measured all my windows carefully (twice!) f...
Totally get this scenario. I've looked into electrochromic windows myself, and from what I've seen, they're great for reducing glare and heat, but the...
