That’s been my experience too. Cotton’s nice for looks, but when it comes to insulation, it just doesn’t cut it—especially in older houses with drafty...

Funny, I went down this exact rabbit hole a couple years back when the city decided to re-pave my street with what I can only assume is some kind of e...

Funny enough, I’ve had almost the exact same experience with those “warm white” strips. Some of them looked downright jaundiced in my dining room, whi...

You’re describing my life, honestly. My house is from the late 30s, and I’ve had the same “ghost in the machine” moments with sensors dropping out for...

I’ve actually gone down the rabbit hole with both smart blinds and tint-changing windows over the years. My house was built in the late ‘40s, so it’s ...

That’s been my experience, too—the real sticker shock always comes from what’s hiding underneath, not the window itself. I’ve had two window projects ...

Definitely agree on the manual backup—I've learned the hard way that redundancy is key. One thing I'm still curious about though is long-term maintena...

We went with argon-filled windows about eight years ago, and your experience sounds pretty familiar. The comfort factor is definitely noticeable—no mo...

I've found window films decent for drafts too, but honestly, if you're dealing with actual rain sneaking in, film won't cut it. Weather stripping or c...

Couldn't agree more about the dust—it's deceptive how quickly it accumulates, especially around window frames and tracks. Last spring, I replaced a la...