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...