- Yeah, manufacturer discounts usually count as a reduction in cost, just like rebates. - IRS sees it all the same—if your out-of-pocket is lower, y...

- The foil-faced foam board is way more effective than I expected, but yeah, the “NASA chic” look isn’t exactly cozy. My partner joked it felt like we...

- Totally get the peace of mind thing—knowing every window’s covered does help you sleep easier. - That said, I’m with you on the “balance” part. Like...

- Totally agree on installer quality—seen some “professional” jobs where you could spot the gaps from across the street. - Fiberglass wins on shape, b...

- Had the same debate last winter—our 1950s windows are drafty but not rotten. Ended up just doing a round of weatherstripping and plastic film. - ...

- Gotta agree, black frames are a pain in the southwest. Had a neighbor swap his out after only three summers—looked awesome at first, but the sun jus...

- I hear you on the humidity—Mid-Atlantic here, and it’s brutal some summers. My vinyl windows (installed 2016) have mostly shrugged it off, but I do ...

- Had a similar headache in my ‘54 ranch—metal lath in the plaster absolutely kills signal. - Tried moving a couple of smart plugs (Zigbee repeaters) ...

- Totally get where you're coming from—my 1950s place is basically a heat trap too. - Tried both: put tint film up, then added blackout roller blinds....

- Tried frosted privacy glass in our main bath last year. Looked sharp at first, but honestly, it needs more elbow grease than I expected. The little ...