Tried those shrink-wrap kits last year—quick thoughts: - Installation was straightforward, maybe 15 mins per window. - Noticeable difference in drafts...

Good points overall, but honestly, alignment tweaks didn't do much for me. Turned out the flashing above the window was installed wrong—water was snea...

Glad I'm not the only one who overlooked the locks at first—felt pretty silly when I realized mine weren't fully engaging. A couple other quick things...

Totally agree on ripplefold curtains—went the same route myself. A few extra points from my experience: - Easy to clean and maintain (just toss in was...

I've had pretty decent luck with window films, actually. A couple things made a difference for me: - Made sure to apply them super carefully—no gaps ...

Totally agree—caulk is key for water issues. A couple extra tips from my recent experience: - Check the window frame carefully; sometimes water sneak...

- Good call on trickle vents—installed them last fall and they've been solid through a pretty harsh winter. - No noticeable drafts or icing issues, ju...

Agreed on this. Just bought my first house last year and spent months researching window options (probably too long, honestly...). Initially, vinyl wa...

Good points all around. As a first-timer myself, I've been researching header replacements—seems manageable if you're handy, but load-bearing walls ma...

Foam insulation definitely helps, but I'd also suggest checking your weatherstripping. I replaced mine last fall and noticed a big improvement in draf...