I get where you're coming from. Mine did hesitate once when it was pouring, but it eventually closed—just took longer than I liked. The surge protecto...

Yeah, the condensation thing is real. I tried the plastic film last winter and it definitely cut down on drafts, but I had to wipe down the inside of ...

I get the appeal of heavy curtains and draft stoppers—definitely the easiest route. But honestly, I’ve found they don’t do much for those old, rattly ...

I’ve swapped out a bunch of windows over the years and yeah, VT takes a real hit with some low-E coatings, especially on triple-pane. It’s not just th...

That’s pretty much my approach too. I’ve spent way too long fussing over tiny gaps that nobody ever sees. With these old plaster walls, you’d drive yo...

Had a similar experience when I moved into my condo—thought the regular double-pane would be fine. First big storm, windows rattled like crazy... upgr...

Yeah, custom-made is usually the way to go with big windows. We had a similar issue—tried off-the-shelf curtains first, but they just didn't hang righ...

Totally agree on the installation part—learned that the hard way myself. Had a buddy who splurged on top-tier windows but skimped on the install crew....

Totally agree about the foam—it's messy but gets the job done. I remember my first time using it, ended up with sticky fingers for days, haha. But yea...