That lines up with my experience too. I swapped out two old skylights for a clerestory band in our remodel, mainly because I was tired of leaks and th...

I tend to agree—before splurging on fancy gases or triple panes, I’d rather focus on proper sealing and insulation. I did a blower door test last year...

That’s pretty much the same math I did—quotes for custom sizes are no joke. I ended up prioritizing the north-facing rooms since that’s where the draf...

I’ve noticed the same thing with my ReliaBilt—installed it about five years ago, and every winter, the latch sticks worse than before. My house is mid...

I’ve gone down that rabbit hole too, and it’s honestly eye-opening (and a little frustrating). I borrowed a friend’s FLIR camera last January, thinkin...

That switch-controlled outlet thing gets me every time in older homes. I used to think it was a wiring error, but apparently, it was intentional—meant...

I hear you on the putty knife—mine’s got more paint chips than I care to admit. Humidity’s a nightmare for old wood windows, especially in kitchens. I...

I’ve actually dug into this a bit after living on a busy street for years. Upgrading to triple-pane made a small difference, but honestly, the biggest...

That “UV protected” claim is always a bit optimistic, right? I’ve got the same chalking on my south-facing windows—just enough to bug me when the sun ...

I've had decent luck with polyurethane sealants instead of silicone, especially for windows that get hammered by sun all day. Seems to handle UV bette...