- Totally agree about the battery hassle—had to swap mine every few months, and it got old fast. - Focused on main entry points after a while. Windows...

INSTALL QUALITY VS. MATERIAL—MY TAKE - Had both vinyl (in our addition) and fiberglass (main house) for 7+ years in the Rockies—wild temp swings, hea...

- I’ve tried caulking and weatherstripping, but honestly, there’s always a faint seam if you look hard enough. - For condensation, a small dehumidifie...

- Totally agree that “the more ‘cheerful’ you go with window dressing, the more maintenance you sign up for.” Been there with painted trim and fancy v...

- Ran into the same issue—my 1950s windows had three different screw threads and none matched anything at the hardware store. - Agree on the draft imp...

- Totally agree on makerspaces being a solid option—folks there are often hunting for odd materials. - —Wish it was that easy here. Our facility insis...

- Gotta say, I’m not totally sold on install mattering more than window specs. - In my 1950s place, we did a mix: cheap windows with great install i...

I've tried both matte and satin finishes on trim in different rooms over the years. Honestly, the difference wasn't as noticeable as I expected. A few...

- Agree on thicker curtains helping a bit with noise, but honestly, regular blackout curtains didn't do much for me sound-wise...great for sleep thoug...