That’s interesting—I've had mixed results with draft stoppers too, especially after a big window upgrade last winter. Our house isn’t super old (built...

I get what you’re saying about over-sealing. Honestly, I ran into that exact issue—sealed up every little gap and suddenly the house felt stuffy, espe...

Funny timing—I actually swapped out some old vinyl windows for fiberglass on our place about a mile from the shore. I was hoping for a big improvement...

If you’re swapping out handles, it’s a good moment to check for drafts or gaps too—sometimes new hardware gives a tighter seal and helps with energy e...

I hear you, but I’d actually push back a bit—windows can be a bigger deal than folks realize, especially if the old ones are single pane or really lea...

You nailed it—people obsess over the window specs but forget what’s actually holding it in place. I ran into the same thing last fall. Pulled out a “s...

I get the appeal of low-maintenance, but I actually found the chalky look on my fiberglass windows started to bug me after a few seasons. If you’re ai...

That’s exactly the kind of old house headache I’ve been dealing with too. My place is from the late 1910s, and I swear, every window is a unique snowf...

Yeah, blackout curtains can definitely make it worse by blocking airflow. I had the same issue—ended up switching to thermal curtains that are a bit l...

That’s such a relatable trade-off. I totally get the appeal of smart glass for energy savings and aesthetics, but the maintenance side is a real conce...